How far is Eliza, IL from Matherville, IL?
The driving distance from Eliza, IL to Matherville, IL is about 30 miles (48.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eliza and Matherville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eliza and Matherville.
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Start on 65th Street
6 m · 3 sec · 65th Street
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Turn right onto 155th Avenue
1.5 mi · 6 min · 155th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 45th Street
7.5 mi · 13 min · 45th Street
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Continue on 45th Street
675 ft · 13 sec · 45th Street
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Continue on Swedtown Road
1604 ft · 34 sec · Swedtown Road
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Turn left onto IL 17
5.9 mi · 10 min · IL 17
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Continue on Center Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Center Street
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Continue on IL 17
5.7 mi · 10 min · IL 17
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Continue on Southwest 3rd Street
3206 ft · 1 min · Southwest 3rd Street
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Continue on Southeast 3rd Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast 3rd Street
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Continue on IL 17
6.9 mi · 10 min · IL 17
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Turn left onto US 67
1343 ft · 23 sec · US 67
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Continue on 13th Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · 13th Street
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Turn left onto 130th Avenue
2655 ft · 1 min · 130th Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on County Highway 24
1609 ft · 44 sec · County Highway 24
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Continue on Main Street
756 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
1617 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eliza and Matherville.
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.
45th Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto 45th Street
7.47 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Eliza and Mostly Sunny near Matherville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eliza to Matherville?
The road trip is about 30 miles (48.2 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Joy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Eliza and 12.1 miles from Matherville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.00 one way or $7.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eliza and Mostly Sunny near Matherville.
Stop Ideas Near Joy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eliza and Matherville. Straight-line distance: 18.85 mi (30.33 km).
#1 Eliza
Unincorporated community in Illinois
| Population | 385 |
| Coordinates | 41.2958600, -90.9676500 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Matherville
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 651 |
| Coordinates | 41.2597600, -90.6079100 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: 2nd Street (-90.607911, 41.25971)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.93 | $9.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
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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