How far is Goreville, IL from Omar, IL?

The driving distance from Goreville, IL to Omar, IL is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.7 miles (5.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 12m 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
3.84 mi
00h 06m
Flight
3.65 mi
5.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.65 mi
Kilometers
5.88 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
3.84 mi
Kilometers
6.18 km
Drive Time
00h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Omar
Thu, Apr 16, 5:25 AM CDT
Return by in Goreville
Thu, Apr 16, 5:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goreville
2026-04-16T05:19
Arrive Omar
Thu, Apr 16, 5:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:06 AM to 7:06 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Goreville
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
Buncombe
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Goreville
1.9 mi
00h 03m
To Omar
1.9 mi
00h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Goreville and Omar.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Goreville and Omar.

  1. 1

    Start on South Broadway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · South Broadway

  2. 2

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Goreville and Omar.

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
2 steps
0 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Broadway
3.84 mi · 100%
Longest Stretch

South Broadway

Start on South Broadway

3.84 mi · 00h 06m

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 06m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.2 mi
3.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buncombe
00h 03m from Goreville
Leave By
8:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Goreville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Omar.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Goreville to Omar?

The road trip is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km) and usually takes 00h 06m 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?

Buncombe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.9 miles from Goreville and 1.9 miles from Omar.

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

The direct path is about 3.7 miles (5.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 8:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.49 one way or $0.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Goreville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Omar.

Stop Ideas Near Buncombe

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

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

BUS

Vienna, IL

9 mi away
504 West Vine Street
BUS

Marion, IL

29 mi away
2100 West Main Street
RAIL

Carbondale station

35 mi away
401 South Illinois St.
BUS

Paducah, KY

58 mi away
2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goreville and Omar. Straight-line distance: 3.65 mi (5.88 km).

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#1 Goreville

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,046
Coordinates37.5545000, -88.9722900
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
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#2 Omar

Omar is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.5017200, -88.9686800
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Goreville (-88.97229, 37.5545)
End: Omar (-88.96868, 37.50172)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 6 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.13 gal
0.51 L · about $0.49
Round trip
$0.98
0.26 gal · 1.02 L
Estimated CO2
1.2 kg one way
Round trip: 2.3 kg / 5 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.49 $0.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.55 $1.11
Premium $4.65 $0.61 $1.21
Diesel $5.30 $0.69 $1.38

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Goreville and Omar. The current time is 05:19:59.

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.