How far is Macedonia, IL from University, IL?
The driving distance from Macedonia, IL to University, IL is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Macedonia and University.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macedonia and University.
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Start on the route
9 m · 2 sec
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Turn right onto County Road 1000 North
26 m · 10 sec · County Road 1000 North
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Turn left onto Macedonia Road
3.4 mi · 13 min · Macedonia Road
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Continue on West Corn Road
1321 ft · 1 min · West Corn Road
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Continue on Corn Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Corn Road
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Turn left onto East Akin Blacktop
1341 ft · 37 sec · East Akin Blacktop
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Continue on County Road 575 North
1293 ft · 38 sec · County Road 575 North
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Turn right onto County Road 025 East
1.2 km · 3 min · County Road 025 East
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Turn left onto County Road 500 North
2989 ft · 2 min · County Road 500 North
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Continue on County Road 075 East
847 ft · 39 sec · County Road 075 East
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Turn left onto County Road 465 North
2043 ft · 1 min · County Road 465 North
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Continue on County Road 100 East
1.8 mi · 7 min · County Road 100 East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 250 North
1.6 mi · 6 min · County Road 250 North
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 250 East
1088 ft · 48 sec · County Road 250 East
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Continue on County Road 200 North
2.8 mi · 10 min · County Road 200 North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 200 North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Macedonia and University.
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.
Macedonia Road
Turn left onto Macedonia Road
3.38 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Macedonia and Partly Sunny near University.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macedonia to University?
The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Thompsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Macedonia and 6.6 miles from University.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.18 one way or $4.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Macedonia and Partly Sunny near University.
Stop Ideas Near Thompsonville
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 Thompsonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macedonia and University. Straight-line distance: 9.54 mi (15.35 km).
#1 Macedonia
Village in Hamilton and Franklin counties in the U.
| Population | 64 |
| Coordinates | 38.0519900, -88.7053400 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| Country | United States |
#2 University
University is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.9364400, -88.6095000 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
End: University (-88.6095, 37.93644)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $4.64 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| Mid-grade | $5.28 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| Premium | $5.83 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $3.11 | $6.21 |
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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