How far is Catlin, IL from Newell, IL?

The driving distance from Catlin, IL to Newell, IL is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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
10.94 mi
00h 24m
Flight
9.22 mi
14.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.22 mi
Kilometers
14.84 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.94 mi
Kilometers
17.61 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newell
Thu, Apr 23, 7:27 AM CDT
Return by in Catlin
Thu, Apr 23, 7:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Catlin
2026-04-23T07:02
Arrive Newell
Thu, Apr 23, 7:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Catlin
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Danville
IL

City in and the county seat of Vermilion County, Illinois, United States

From Catlin
5.5 mi
00h 12m
To Newell
5.5 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 24 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Catlin and Newell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Catlin and Newell.

  1. 1

    Start on East Vermilion Street

    107 m · 15 sec · East Vermilion Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Paris Street

    1533 ft · 42 sec · North Paris Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Catlin Tilton Road

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Catlin Tilton Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West 5th Street

    2559 ft · 1 min · West 5th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North G Street

    921 ft · 25 sec · North G Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    37 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 East: Indianapolis

    1376 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Bowman Avenue, Perrysville Road

    1542 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Bowman Avenue

    3.6 mi · 8 min · South Bowman Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Winter Avenue

    1.6 km · 4 min · East Winter Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Winter Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Catlin and Newell.

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
110.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Bowman Avenue
3.56 mi · 32%
Catlin Tilton Road
3.15 mi · 29%
I 74 East
1.93 mi · 18%
East Winter Avenue
0.98 mi · 9%
West 5th Street
0.48 mi · 4%
Bowman Avenue
0.29 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Bowman Avenue

Turn left onto South Bowman Avenue

3.56 mi · 00h 08m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
9.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
00h 12m from Catlin
Leave By
7:40 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Catlin and Mostly Sunny near Newell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Catlin to Newell?

The road trip is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Catlin and 5.5 miles from Newell.

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

The direct path is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.47 one way or $2.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Catlin and Mostly Sunny near Newell.

Stop Ideas Near Danville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Danville, 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 Danville.

BUS

Danville, Illinois

1 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Rantoul

50 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

52 mi away
45 East University Ave.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

62 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Catlin and Newell. Straight-line distance: 9.22 mi (14.84 km).

Catlin

#1 Catlin

Village in Vermilion County, Illinois

Population1,899
Coordinates40.0650400, -87.7019700
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Newell

#2 Newell

Township in Vermilion County, Illinois

Population12,736
Coordinates40.1630900, -87.5836300
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Catlin (-87.70197, 40.06504)
End: Newell (-87.58363, 40.16309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.39 gal
1.46 L · about $1.47
Round trip
$2.94
0.78 gal · 2.92 L
Estimated CO2
3.5 kg one way
Round trip: 6.9 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.47 $2.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.66 $3.32
Premium $4.65 $1.82 $3.63
Diesel $5.30 $2.07 $4.14

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Catlin and Newell. The current time is 07:02:56.

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.