How far is Hecker, IL from Ivy, IL?
The driving distance from Hecker, IL to Ivy, IL is about 27 miles (43.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Randolph County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hecker and Ivy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hecker and Ivy.
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Start on N Main St
769 ft · 13 sec · N Main St
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Continue on Main Street
6.4 mi · 10 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Market Street
5.9 mi · 7 min · West Market Street
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Turn left onto Ll Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Ll Road
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Continue on Ll Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Ll Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Ll Road
4 mi · 10 min · Ll Road
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Turn left onto Maus Road
1.4 mi · 6 min · Maus Road
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Turn right onto Sutterville Road
2553 ft · 2 min · Sutterville Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Sutterville Road
1905 ft · 1 min · Sutterville Road
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Continue on Sutterville Road
2.4 mi · 9 min · Sutterville Road
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Turn straight onto Fults Road
1538 ft · 1 min · Fults Road
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Turn right onto Bluff Road
2889 ft · 2 min · Bluff Road
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Turn left onto Ivy Road
1.7 mi · 7 min · Ivy Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ivy Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hecker and Ivy.
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.
Main Street
Continue on Main Street
6.4 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Hecker and Sunny near Ivy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hecker to Ivy?
The road trip is about 27 miles (43.5 km) and usually takes 01h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Red Bud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Hecker and 13.5 miles from Ivy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hecker and Sunny near Ivy.
Stop Ideas Near Red Bud
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 Red Bud.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hecker and Ivy. Straight-line distance: 16.8 mi (27.04 km).
#1 Hecker
Village in United States of America
| Population | 474 |
| Coordinates | 38.3050500, -89.9942700 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ivy
Ivy is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.1514400, -90.2342800 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ivy (-90.23428, 38.15144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.42 | $8.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
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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