How far is Haynes, IL from Chatham, IL?

The driving distance from Haynes, IL to Chatham, IL is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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
31.92 mi
00h 36m
Flight
24.76 mi
39.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.76 mi
Kilometers
39.85 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.92 mi
Kilometers
51.37 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chatham
Tue, Apr 14, 8:21 PM CDT
Return by in Haynes
Tue, Apr 14, 8:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haynes
2026-04-14T19:44
Arrive Chatham
Tue, Apr 14, 8:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Haynes
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 Haynes
15.9 mi
00h 18m
To Chatham
16 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Haynes and Chatham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Haynes and Chatham.

  1. 1

    Start on Borden Road

    106 m · 16 sec · Borden Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    89 m · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Route 36

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Old Route 36

  4. 4

    Continue on Elm Street

    912 ft · 24 sec · Elm Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2328 ft · 57 sec · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Buffalo Mechanicsburg Road

    2053 ft · 38 sec · Buffalo Mechanicsburg Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    2053 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    10.9 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South, I 72 West: Saint Louis, Jacksonville

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 4: Springfield, Chatham

    2551 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    81 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Veterans Parkway

    1173 ft · 23 sec · South Veterans Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on South Veterans Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Veterans Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on North Main Street

    3 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Haynes and Chatham.

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Buffalo Mechanicsburg Road
11.7 mi · 37%
Old Route 36
5.57 mi · 17%
I 55 South
5.27 mi · 17%
I 72 West
3.38 mi · 11%
North Main Street
3.03 mi · 9%
South Veterans Parkway
1.73 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Buffalo Mechanicsburg Road

Merge slight left

10.9 mi · 00h 12m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
24.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clear Lake
00h 18m from Haynes
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Haynes and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chatham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Haynes to Chatham?

The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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 15.9 miles from Haynes and 16 miles from Chatham.

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

The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Haynes and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chatham.

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 Haynes and Chatham. Straight-line distance: 24.76 mi (39.85 km).

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#1 Haynes

Haynes is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.8494900, -89.2964800
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Chatham

#2 Chatham

Village in Illinois, USA

Population13,159
Coordinates39.6761600, -89.7045400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: (-89.297502, 39.850879)
End: North Main Street (-89.704566, 39.67616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.26 L · about $4.26
Round trip
$8.52
2.26 gal · 8.52 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.26 $8.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.81 $9.61
Premium $4.65 $5.26 $10.52
Diesel $5.30 $5.99 $11.99

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 Haynes and Chatham. The current time is 19:44:46.

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.