How far is Cruse, IL from Sailor Springs, IL?
The driving distance from Cruse, IL to Sailor Springs, IL is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.4 miles (28 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Clay County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cruse and Sailor Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cruse and Sailor Springs.
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Start on Kite Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Kite Road
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Turn right onto Iola Lane
2 mi · 5 min · Iola Lane
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Continue on West Broadway
1 mi · 2 min · West Broadway
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Continue on Iola Lane
2.3 mi · 6 min · Iola Lane
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Continue on Iola Lane
1207 ft · 35 sec · Iola Lane
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Continue on Iola Lane
1.7 mi · 4 min · Iola Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Iola Lane
2 mi · 5 min · Iola Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Iola Lane
1.2 mi · 3 min · Iola Lane
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Turn right onto County Road 925 East
4.3 mi · 6 min · County Road 925 East
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Sailor Springs Road
7.3 mi · 18 min · Sailor Springs Road
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Turn right onto Feldspar Road
1326 ft · 58 sec · Feldspar Road
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Continue on North Washington Street
1348 ft · 1 min · North Washington Street
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Turn right onto West Park Street
90 m · 13 sec · West Park Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Park Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cruse and Sailor Springs.
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.
Sailor Springs Road
Continue on Sailor Springs Road
7.3 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving Cruse and Sunny near Sailor Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cruse to Sailor Springs?
The road trip is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Hoosier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Cruse and 9.8 miles from Sailor Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.4 miles (28 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.90 one way or $5.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cruse and Sunny near Sailor Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Hoosier
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 Hoosier.
Effingham
Centralia station
Mt. Vernon, IL
Mattoon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cruse and Sailor Springs. Straight-line distance: 17.41 mi (28.02 km).
#1 Cruse
Cruse is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8217100, -88.6778300 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sailor Springs
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 91 |
| Coordinates | 38.7639400, -88.3631000 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Park Street (-88.363093, 38.764264)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.90 | $5.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.27 | $6.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.58 | $7.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
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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