How far is Central City, IL from Junction City, IL?
The driving distance from Central City, IL to Junction City, IL is about 2.6 miles (4.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.2 miles (3.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Marion County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Central City and Junction City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central City and Junction City.
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Start on North Harrison Street
23 m · 9 sec · North Harrison Street
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Turn left onto East Hardin
677 ft · 32 sec · East Hardin
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1362 ft · 23 sec · North Broadway
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Continue on County Road 180 East
787 ft · 16 sec · County Road 180 East
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Turn left onto Old 51 Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · Old 51 Road
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Turn left onto Industrial Park Drive
1533 ft · 1 min · Industrial Park Drive
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Continue on 5th Street
159 m · 25 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Madison Avenue
3015 ft · 2 min · Madison Avenue
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Turn right onto West 12th Street
22 m · 3 sec · West 12th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 12th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Central City and Junction City.
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.
Old 51 Road
Turn left onto Old 51 Road
1.08 mi · 00h 04m
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 Likely leaving Central City and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Junction City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Central City to Junction City?
The road trip is about 2.6 miles (4.2 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?
Centralia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.3 miles from Central City and 1.3 miles from Junction City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.2 miles (3.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 8:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.34 one way or $0.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Central City and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Junction City.
Stop Ideas Near Centralia
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 Centralia.
Centralia station
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Du Quoin
Effingham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Central City and Junction City. Straight-line distance: 2.17 mi (3.49 km).
#1 Central City
City in Illinois, USA
| Population | 1,107 |
| Coordinates | 38.5489400, -89.1270100 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Junction City
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 468 |
| Coordinates | 38.5803300, -89.1278500 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
End: Junction City (-89.12785, 38.58033)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 4 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
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 | $0.34 | $0.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.38 | $0.77 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.42 | $0.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $0.48 | $0.95 |
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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