How far is Iola, IL from Clay City, IL?
The driving distance from Iola, IL to Clay City, IL is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Iola and Clay City.
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Start on West Broadway
2614 ft · 1 min · West Broadway
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Continue on Iola Lane
2.3 mi · 6 min · Iola Lane
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Continue on Iola Lane
1207 ft · 35 sec · Iola Lane
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Continue on Iola Lane
1.7 mi · 4 min · Iola Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Iola Lane
2 mi · 5 min · Iola Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Iola Lane
1.2 mi · 3 min · Iola Lane
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Turn right onto County Road 925 East
10.5 mi · 16 min · County Road 925 East
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Turn slight left
41 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight right
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Iola and Clay City.
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.
County Road 925 East
Turn right onto County Road 925 East
10.5 mi · 00h 16m
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 Iola and Sunny near Clay City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Iola to Clay City?
The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Louisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Iola and 13.7 miles from Clay City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.66 one way or $7.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Iola and Sunny near Clay City.
Stop Ideas Near Louisville
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 Louisville.
Effingham
Centralia station
Mt. Vernon, IL
Mattoon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Iola and Clay City. Straight-line distance: 17.87 mi (28.76 km).
#1 Iola
Village in Illinois, USA
| Population | 134 |
| Coordinates | 38.8344900, -88.6281100 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clay City
Township in Clay County, Illinois
| Population | 898 |
| Coordinates | 38.6886600, -88.3542100 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clay City (-88.35421, 38.68866)
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 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 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 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.13 | $8.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.51 | $9.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
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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