How far is Auburn, IL from Cimic, IL?

The driving distance from Auburn, IL to Cimic, IL is about 5 miles (8.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.01 mi
00h 07m
Flight
4.82 mi
7.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.82 mi
Kilometers
7.76 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.01 mi
Kilometers
8.06 km
Drive Time
00h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cimic
Wed, Apr 15, 6:18 AM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Wed, Apr 15, 6:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-15T06:10
Arrive Cimic
Wed, Apr 15, 6:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:08 AM to 7:08 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Divernon
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Auburn
2.5 mi
00h 03m
To Cimic
2.5 mi
00h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 21 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Cimic.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Cimic.

  1. 1

    Start on North 5th Street

    882 ft · 40 sec · North 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Jackson Street

    4.8 mi · 7 min · West Jackson Street

  3. 3

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Cimic.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
3 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Jackson Street
4.84 mi · 97%
North 5th Street
0.17 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West Jackson Street

Turn left onto West Jackson Street

4.84 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 07m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.2 mi
4.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Divernon
00h 03m from Auburn
Leave By
8:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Auburn and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cimic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Cimic?

The road trip is about 5 miles (8.1 km) and usually takes 00h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Divernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from Auburn and 2.5 miles from Cimic.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.68 one way or $1.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Auburn and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cimic.

Stop Ideas Near Divernon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Divernon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Divernon.

RAIL

Springfield station

26 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

38 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Lincoln

69 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Alton

84 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Cimic. Straight-line distance: 4.82 mi (7.76 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States

Population4,591
Coordinates39.5917200, -89.7464900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
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#2 Cimic

Cimic is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.5900500, -89.6559300
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-89.74649, 39.59172)
End: Cimic (-89.65593, 39.59005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.18 gal
0.67 L · about $0.68
Round trip
$1.36
0.36 gal · 1.34 L
Estimated CO2
1.6 kg one way
Round trip: 3.2 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.68 $1.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.77 $1.53
Premium $4.65 $0.84 $1.68
Diesel $5.30 $0.95 $1.91

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Cimic. The current time is 06:10:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.