How far is Carmi, IL from Thorp, WI?
The driving distance from Carmi, IL to Thorp, WI is about 601.7 miles (968.4 km), with a travel time of about 11h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 493.9 miles (794.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 41m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carmi and Thorp.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carmi and Thorp.
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Start on East Main Street
4.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street
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Continue on South Cross Street
8.6 mi · 13 min · South Cross Street
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Continue on South Court Street
3 mi · 5 min · South Court Street
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Turn left onto Hagedorn Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Hagedorn Road
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Continue on 700E
1.4 mi · 2 min · 700E
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Turn straight onto 575E
1.8 mi · 3 min · 575E
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Continue on South 1st Street
2614 ft · 50 sec · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto East Walnut Street
1742 ft · 32 sec · East Walnut Street
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Turn right onto 500E
24.3 mi · 33 min · 500E
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Continue on South West Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · South West Street
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Continue on County Road 1100 East
6.7 mi · 9 min · County Road 1100 East
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Continue on South Van Buren Street
11 mi · 15 min · South Van Buren Street
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Turn right
36.3 mi · 54 min
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Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on Illinois Route 16
5.3 mi · 7 min · Illinois Route 16
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Continue on Charleston Avenue East
2035 ft · 39 sec · Charleston Avenue East
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-57 North: Champaign
2575 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
47.4 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
2688 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
51.4 mi · 55 min
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 59 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North: Rockford
120.7 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
21 mi · 23 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH S
1757 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
81 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Shopiere Road
2 mi · 3 min · Shopiere Road
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Turn left onto County Highway J
5.8 mi · 9 min · County Highway J
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Turn left onto East Avalon Road
1862 ft · 35 sec · East Avalon Road
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Take the ramp slight right
16.9 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
51.8 mi · 55 min
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 78 South, I 39 North: Merrimac, Portage, Wausau
1128 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on I 39 North: Portage, Wausau
103.5 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Merge slight right
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 West: Abbotsford, Chippewa Falls
57 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 73 North, CTH M: Thorp
1154 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 73 North: Thorp
78 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto South Washington Street
3170 ft · 2 min · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
33 m · 5 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carmi and Thorp.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 39 North
Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North: Rockford
121 mi · 02h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Carmi and Mostly Sunny near Thorp.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carmi to Thorp?
The road trip is about 601.7 miles (968.4 km) and usually takes 11h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Paw Paw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 300.6 miles from Carmi and 301.1 miles from Thorp.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 493.9 miles (794.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 107.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $95.43 one way or $190.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 188.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carmi and Mostly Sunny near Thorp.
Stop Ideas Near Paw Paw
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 Paw Paw.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carmi and Thorp. Straight-line distance: 493.88 mi (794.82 km).
#1 Carmi
City in Illinois
| Population | 4,740 |
| Coordinates | 38.0908800, -88.1586500 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Thorp
City in Clark County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 853 |
| Coordinates | 44.9610800, -90.7998600 |
| Altitude | 370 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thorp (-90.79986, 44.96108)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 968 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 30m |
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 | $4.50 | $95.43 | $190.86 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $108.66 | $217.31 |
| Premium | $5.68 | $120.52 | $241.05 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $138.44 | $276.88 |
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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