How far is Ivy, IL from Valmeyer, IL?
The driving distance from Ivy, IL to Valmeyer, IL is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Human settlement in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ivy and Valmeyer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ivy and Valmeyer.
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Start on Stringtown Road
2.6 mi · 10 min · Stringtown Road
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Turn left onto Bluff Road
2.8 mi · 11 min · Bluff Road
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Continue on Chalfin Bridge Road
1012 ft · 50 sec · Chalfin Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Maeystown Road
1208 ft · 34 sec · Maeystown Road
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Turn right onto Bluff Road
6.2 mi · 15 min · Bluff Road
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Continue on South Mitchell Avenue
1217 ft · 35 sec · South Mitchell Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
1239 ft · 34 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on State Route 156
1.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 156
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · IL 156
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ivy and Valmeyer.
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.
Bluff Road
Turn right onto Bluff Road
6.22 mi · 00h 15m
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 Ivy and Mostly Sunny near Valmeyer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ivy to Valmeyer?
The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Maeystown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Ivy and 7.5 miles from Valmeyer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ivy and Mostly Sunny near Valmeyer.
Stop Ideas Near Maeystown
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 Maeystown.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ivy and Valmeyer. Straight-line distance: 10.9 mi (17.54 km).
#1 Ivy
Ivy is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.1514400, -90.2342800 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Valmeyer
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,238 |
| Coordinates | 38.3056100, -90.2765100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: IL 156 (-90.276519, 38.305624)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
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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