How far is Irvington, IL from Lively Grove, IL?
The driving distance from Irvington, IL to Lively Grove, IL is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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City in Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irvington and Lively Grove.
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Start on the route
110 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto South 2nd Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto United States Route 51
2.4 mi · 3 min · United States Route 51
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Take the ramp right toward Saint Louis
1415 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 127
2109 ft · 51 sec
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Turn straight
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto East Saint Louis Street
12.9 mi · 19 min · East Saint Louis Street
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Turn left
4 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto County Highway 10
16 m · 2 sec · County Highway 10
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Highway 10
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Irvington and Lively Grove.
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.
East Saint Louis Street
Turn right onto East Saint Louis Street
12.9 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Irvington and Sunny near Lively Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irvington to Lively Grove?
The road trip is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Nashville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Irvington and 15.9 miles from Lively Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26 miles (41.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Irvington and Sunny near Lively Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Nashville
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 Nashville.
Centralia station
Mt. Vernon, IL
Du Quoin
Carbondale station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irvington and Lively Grove. Straight-line distance: 25.97 mi (41.8 km).
#1 Irvington
Township in Washington County, Illinois
| Population | 609 |
| Coordinates | 38.4392200, -89.1628500 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lively Grove
Unincorporated community in Illinois
| Population | 654 |
| Coordinates | 38.3064400, -89.6114800 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: County Highway 10 (-89.611488, 38.306418)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.45 | $8.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
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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