How far is Benton, IL from McLeansboro, IL?
The driving distance from Benton, IL to McLeansboro, IL is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Benton and McLeansboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton and McLeansboro.
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Start on Public Square
70 m · 6 sec · Public Square
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Exit the rotary onto North Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Bailey Lane
22.7 mi · 34 min · Bailey Lane
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Turn left onto South Jackson Street
1394 ft · 24 sec · South Jackson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Jackson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Benton and McLeansboro.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Bailey Lane
Turn right onto Bailey Lane
22.7 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Benton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McLeansboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Benton to McLeansboro?
The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Macedonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Benton and 11.9 miles from McLeansboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Benton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McLeansboro.
Stop Ideas Near Macedonia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Macedonia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Benton and McLeansboro. Straight-line distance: 21.96 mi (35.34 km).
#1 Benton
City in Illinois
| Population | 6,784 |
| Coordinates | 37.9967200, -88.9200700 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McLeansboro
City in Illinois
| Population | 2,730 |
| Coordinates | 38.0933800, -88.5356100 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
End: McLeansboro (-88.53561, 38.09338)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.67 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $4.45 | $8.89 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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