How far is Centralia, IL from Junction City, IL?
The driving distance from Centralia, IL to Junction City, IL is about 4.3 miles (6.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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 13m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Illinois, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Centralia and Junction City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centralia and Junction City.
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Start on South Poplar Street
25 m · 8 sec · South Poplar Street
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
133 m · 25 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto South Elm Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Elm Street
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Continue on South Broadway
1.4 km · 1 min · South 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 Centralia 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.
South Elm Street
Turn left onto South Elm Street
1.09 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Centralia and 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 Centralia to Junction City?
The road trip is about 4.3 miles (6.9 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Central City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.1 miles from Centralia and 2.1 miles from Junction City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.9 miles (6.2 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 8:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.57 one way or $1.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Centralia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Junction City.
Stop Ideas Near Central City
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 Central City.
Centralia station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Centralia and Junction City. Straight-line distance: 3.83 mi (6.17 km).
#1 Centralia
Township in Marion County, Illinois
| Population | 12,142 |
| Coordinates | 38.5250500, -89.1334000 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| 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: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.57 | $1.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.64 | $1.28 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.70 | $1.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $0.80 | $1.59 |
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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