How far is Ivy, IL from Hecker, IL?
The driving distance from Ivy, IL to Hecker, IL is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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 Ivy and Hecker.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ivy and Hecker.
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Start on Ivy Road
1.7 mi · 7 min · Ivy Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bluff Road
2889 ft · 2 min · Bluff Road
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Turn left onto Fults Road
1538 ft · 1 min · Fults Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Sutterville Road
2.8 mi · 11 min · Sutterville Road
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Continue on Sutterville Road
2674 ft · 2 min · Sutterville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Maus Road
1.4 mi · 6 min · Maus Road
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Turn right onto Ll Road
3.9 mi · 10 min · Ll Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Ll Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Ll Road
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Continue on Ll Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Ll Road
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Turn right
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
6.4 mi · 10 min · North Main Street
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Continue on N Main St
769 ft · 13 sec · N Main St
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · N Main St
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ivy and Hecker.
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.
North Main Street
Turn left onto North 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 Ivy and Sunny near Hecker.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ivy to Hecker?
The road trip is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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 Ivy and 16.6 miles from Hecker.
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 13.3 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 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.00 one way or $7.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ivy and Sunny near Hecker.
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 Ivy and Hecker. Straight-line distance: 16.8 mi (27.04 km).
#1 Ivy
Ivy is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.1514400, -90.2342800 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hecker
Village in United States of America
| Population | 474 |
| Coordinates | 38.3050500, -89.9942700 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
End: N Main St (-89.994385, 38.305048)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.93 | $9.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
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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