How far is Hawthorne Place, IL from Riverton, IL?

The driving distance from Hawthorne Place, IL to Riverton, IL is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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
13.47 mi
00h 20m
Flight
7.54 mi
12.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.54 mi
Kilometers
12.13 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
13.47 mi
Kilometers
21.68 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverton
Tue, Apr 14, 9:41 PM CDT
Return by in Hawthorne Place
Tue, Apr 14, 10:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hawthorne Place
2026-04-14T21:21
Arrive Riverton
Tue, Apr 14, 9:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hawthorne Place
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
Clear Lake
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Hawthorne Place
5 mi
00h 10m
To Riverton
8.5 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hawthorne Place and Riverton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hawthorne Place and Riverton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    60 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Myrtle Street

    88 m · 15 sec · West Myrtle Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South 1st Street

    125 m · 16 sec · South 1st Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Laurel Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min · East Laurel Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Taylor Avenue

    1338 ft · 42 sec · South Taylor Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Grand Avenue East

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Grand Avenue East

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    151 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    1663 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North, I 72 East

    1171 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 54 East: Clinton

    1837 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto East Sangamon Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · East Sangamon Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Camp Butler Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Camp Butler Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Old Route 36

    2927 ft · 53 sec · Old Route 36

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    1873 ft · 53 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on South 7th Street

    606 ft · 25 sec · South 7th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Lincoln Street

    8 m · 1 sec · East Lincoln Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Lincoln Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hawthorne Place and Riverton.

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
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
133.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
3.13 mi · 23%
Camp Butler Road
2.11 mi · 16%
East Laurel Street
1.85 mi · 14%
South Grand Avenue East
0.83 mi · 6%
Old Route 36
0.55 mi · 4%
IL 54 East
0.35 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

2.91 mi · 00h 03m

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 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
7.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clear Lake
00h 10m from Hawthorne Place
Leave By
7:50 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hawthorne Place and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Riverton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hawthorne Place to Riverton?

The road trip is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Clear Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Hawthorne Place and 8.5 miles from Riverton.

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

The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.81 one way or $3.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hawthorne Place and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Riverton.

Stop Ideas Near Clear Lake

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

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

RAIL

Springfield station

7 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Lincoln

41 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

65 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Uptown Station

92 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hawthorne Place and Riverton. Straight-line distance: 7.54 mi (12.13 km).

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#1 Hawthorne Place

Hawthorne Place is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.7811600, -89.6553800
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Riverton

#2 Riverton

Village in Illinois

Population3,430
Coordinates39.8442200, -89.5395400
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Start: (-89.655439, 39.781159)
End: East Lincoln Street (-89.53954, 39.844208)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.48 gal
1.8 L · about $1.81
Round trip
$3.62
0.96 gal · 3.6 L
Estimated CO2
4.3 kg one way
Round trip: 8.5 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.81 $3.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.04 $4.08
Premium $4.65 $2.23 $4.47
Diesel $5.30 $2.55 $5.09

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hawthorne Place and Riverton. The current time is 21:21:03.

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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.