How far is Geneva, IL from Midland City, AL?
The driving distance from Geneva, IL to Midland City, AL is about 879.1 miles (1414.7 km), with a travel time of about 16h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 746.6 miles (1201.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 33h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 16h 45m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Warren County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Geneva and Midland City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Geneva and Midland City.
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Start on the route
6 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto West State Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · West State Street
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Continue on West Roosevelt Road
6.1 mi · 10 min · West Roosevelt Road
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Turn right onto South Winfield Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · South Winfield Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 88 East: Chicago
1970 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
9.3 mi · 12 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Continue on Mile-Long Bridge
1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge
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Continue on Tri-State Tollway
15.1 mi · 19 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
7 mi · 9 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Continue on Kingery Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Kingery Expressway
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Continue on Borman Expressway
10.8 mi · 15 min · Borman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
2002 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
129.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
17.1 mi · 22 min
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Continue on I 70 East: Dayton
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
282.7 mi · 5 hr 10 min
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Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Loop
1 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop
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Take the exit slight left toward I 65 South: Huntsville
1973 ft · 46 sec
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Continue straight
182.6 mi · 3 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
2715 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis
2666 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery
1940 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
93.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta
120 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta
1040 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ann Street
1275 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Ann Street
133 m · 9 sec · Ann Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Zelda Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road
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Continue on Carter Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road
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Turn left onto McGehee Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road
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Continue on Troy Highway
34.7 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway
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Continue straight
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
546 ft · 9 sec
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Continue straight
2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
36 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit uturn
1557 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right
65 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
750 ft · 19 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Kelly Avenue
532 ft · 13 sec · Kelly Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kelly Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Geneva and Midland City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 70 East
Keep slight left
283 mi · 05h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Geneva and Mostly Clear near Midland City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Geneva to Midland City?
The road trip is about 879.1 miles (1414.7 km) and usually takes 16h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Plum Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 439.9 miles from Geneva and 439.1 miles from Midland City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 746.6 miles (1201.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 132.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $116.98 one way or $233.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 275.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Geneva and Mostly Clear near Midland City.
Stop Ideas Near Plum Springs
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 Plum Springs.
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Madisonville, KY
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Geneva and Midland City. Straight-line distance: 746.55 mi (1201.46 km).
#1 Geneva
County seat of Kane County, Illinois
| Population | 21,674 |
| Coordinates | 41.8875300, -88.3053500 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Midland City
Town in Alabama
| Population | 2,377 |
| Coordinates | 31.3190600, -85.4938200 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
End: Midland City (-85.49382, 31.31906)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1415 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 29h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 21h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 17h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 14h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 12h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 10h 58m |
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 | $116.98 | $233.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $131.93 | $263.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $144.37 | $288.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $164.53 | $329.06 |
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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