How far is Georgetown, IL from Newell, IL?
The driving distance from Georgetown, IL to Newell, IL is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown and Newell.
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Start on the route
9 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto West West Street
17 m · 9 sec · West West Street
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Turn left onto Georgetown Road
9 mi · 14 min · Georgetown Road
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Continue on South Gilbert Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Gilbert Street
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Turn slight right
564 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto East Main Street
1232 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North Vermilion Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Vermilion Street
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Turn right onto East Voorhees Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Voorhees Street
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Turn left onto North Bowman Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Bowman Avenue
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Turn right onto East Winter Avenue
1.6 km · 4 min · East Winter Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Winter Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Georgetown and Newell.
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.
Georgetown Road
Turn left onto Georgetown Road
9.01 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Georgetown and Mostly Sunny near Newell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Georgetown to Newell?
The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Tilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Georgetown and 7.6 miles from Newell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Georgetown and Mostly Sunny near Newell.
Stop Ideas Near Tilton
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 Tilton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Newell. Straight-line distance: 13.27 mi (21.35 km).
#1 Georgetown
City in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 3,145 |
| Coordinates | 39.9753100, -87.6358500 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newell
Township in Vermilion County, Illinois
| Population | 12,736 |
| Coordinates | 40.1630900, -87.5836300 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newell (-87.58363, 40.16309)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.04 | $4.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.51 | $5.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.86 | $5.73 |
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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