How far is Carbondale, IL from Ullin, IL?
The driving distance from Carbondale, IL to Ullin, IL is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
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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City in Union County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carbondale and Ullin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carbondale and Ullin.
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Start on East Main Street
539 ft · 21 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South University Avenue
2416 ft · 35 sec · South University Avenue
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Continue on South Illinois Avenue
11.3 mi · 13 min · South Illinois Avenue
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Continue on 1615E
14.6 mi · 19 min · 1615E
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Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway
6.9 mi · 7 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Shawnee College Road
1587 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Shawnee College Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Shawnee College Road
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Turn right onto Old US Highway 51
147 m · 12 sec · Old US Highway 51
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Continue on Locust Street
1272 ft · 25 sec · Locust Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Locust Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carbondale and Ullin.
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.
1615E
Continue on 1615E
14.6 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Carbondale and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ullin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carbondale to Ullin?
The road trip is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Anna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Carbondale and 17.6 miles from Ullin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Carbondale and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ullin.
Stop Ideas Near Anna
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Carbondale station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carbondale and Ullin. Straight-line distance: 31.17 mi (50.16 km).
#1 Carbondale
City in Illinois, USA
| Population | 25,036 |
| Coordinates | 37.7272700, -89.2167500 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ullin
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 388 |
| Coordinates | 37.2769900, -89.1834100 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ullin (-89.18341, 37.27699)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $3.77 | $4.71 | $9.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.32 | $10.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.63 | $13.26 |
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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