How far is Cimic, IL from Sherman, IL?

The driving distance from Cimic, IL to Sherman, IL is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (34 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
25.29 mi
00h 24m
Flight
21.15 mi
34.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.15 mi
Kilometers
34.04 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.29 mi
Kilometers
40.7 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 Sherman
Wed, Apr 15, 2:39 AM CDT
Return by in Cimic
Wed, Apr 15, 3:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cimic
2026-04-15T02:14
Arrive Sherman
Wed, Apr 15, 2:39 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 Cimic
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Southern View
IL

City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America

From Cimic
12.6 mi
00h 12m
To Sherman
12.7 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cimic and Sherman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cimic and Sherman.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1 km · 1 min

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2260 ft · 55 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    22.7 mi · 25 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Sherman

    1744 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Sherman Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Sherman Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Andrew Road

    740 ft · 23 sec · East Andrew Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Parkway Drive

    853 ft · 24 sec · Parkway Drive

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Parkway Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cimic and Sherman.

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
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Sherman Boulevard
0.87 mi · 3%
Parkway Drive
0.16 mi · 1%
East Andrew Road
0.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Merge slight left

22.7 mi · 00h 25m

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
+4.2 mi
21.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southern View
00h 12m from Cimic
Leave By
7:40 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cimic and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Sherman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cimic to Sherman?

The road trip is about 25.3 miles (40.7 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?

Southern View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Cimic and 12.7 miles from Sherman.

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

The direct path is about 21.1 miles (34 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 7:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.36 one way or $6.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cimic and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Sherman.

Stop Ideas Near Southern View

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

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

RAIL

Springfield station

5 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Lincoln

50 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

57 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Uptown Station

101 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cimic and Sherman. Straight-line distance: 21.15 mi (34.04 km).

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#1 Cimic

Cimic is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.5900500, -89.6559300
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Sherman

#2 Sherman

Village in Illinois, USA

Population4,660
Coordinates39.8936600, -89.6048200
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: IL 104 (-89.655922, 39.58985)
End: Parkway Drive (-89.605026, 39.893757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.38 L · about $3.36
Round trip
$6.71
1.78 gal · 6.76 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.36 $6.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.79 $7.57
Premium $4.65 $4.14 $8.28
Diesel $5.30 $4.72 $9.44

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cimic and Sherman. The current time is 02:14:33.

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.