How far is Junction City, IL from Tonti, IL?
The driving distance from Junction City, IL to Tonti, IL is about 14.3 miles (23 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (16 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Junction City and Tonti.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Junction City and Tonti.
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Start on West 12th Street
89 m · 18 sec · West 12th Street
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Turn left onto Monroe Avenue
927 ft · 43 sec · Monroe Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 14th Street
2511 ft · 2 min · West 14th Street
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Continue on Brink Road
2687 ft · 2 min · Brink Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 180 E
1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 180 E
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Continue on South Mine Street
3231 ft · 54 sec · South Mine Street
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Continue on N Mine St
990 ft · 13 sec · N Mine St
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Continue on North Mine Street
106 m · 5 sec · North Mine Street
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Take the exit slight right
41 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Turn slight left onto North Hotze Road
1312 ft · 58 sec · North Hotze Road
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Continue on Hotze Road
2.6 mi · 10 min · Hotze Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hotze Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Junction City and Tonti.
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.
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7.48 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
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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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Junction City to Tonti?
The road trip is about 14.3 miles (23 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Odin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Junction City and 7.1 miles from Tonti.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.9 miles (16 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.89 one way or $3.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
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Stop Ideas Near Odin
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Junction City and Tonti. Straight-line distance: 9.95 mi (16.02 km).
#1 Junction City
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 468 |
| Coordinates | 38.5803300, -89.1278500 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tonti
Township in Marion County, Illinois
| Population | 903 |
| Coordinates | 38.6647700, -88.9783900 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hotze Road (-88.977209, 38.664765)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 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 | $1.89 | $3.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.13 | $4.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.33 | $4.65 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
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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