How far is Matherville, IL from Eliza, IL?
The driving distance from Matherville, IL to Eliza, IL is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
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.
Village in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Matherville and Eliza.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Matherville and Eliza.
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Start on 2nd Street
1617 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
756 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Continue on County Highway 24
1609 ft · 44 sec · County Highway 24
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Continue on 130th Avenue
2655 ft · 1 min · 130th Avenue
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Turn right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto IL 17
6.9 mi · 10 min · IL 17
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Continue on Southeast 3rd Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast 3rd Street
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Continue on Southwest 3rd Street
3206 ft · 1 min · Southwest 3rd Street
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Continue on IL 17
5.7 mi · 10 min · IL 17
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Continue on Center Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Center Street
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Continue on IL 17
5.9 mi · 10 min · IL 17
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Turn right onto Swedtown Road
1604 ft · 32 sec · Swedtown Road
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Keep slight right to continue on 45th Street
7.6 mi · 13 min · 45th Street
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Turn right onto 155th Avenue
1.5 mi · 6 min · 155th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 65th Street
6 m · 1 sec · 65th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 65th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Matherville and Eliza.
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.
45th Street
Keep slight right to continue on 45th Street
7.6 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Matherville and Mostly Sunny near Eliza.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Matherville to Eliza?
The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Joy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Matherville and 18 miles from Eliza.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 4:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.79 one way or $9.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Matherville and Mostly Sunny near Eliza.
Stop Ideas Near Joy
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 Joy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Matherville and Eliza. Straight-line distance: 18.85 mi (30.33 km).
#1 Matherville
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 651 |
| Coordinates | 41.2597600, -90.6079100 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eliza
Unincorporated community in Illinois
| Population | 385 |
| Coordinates | 41.2958600, -90.9676500 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eliza (-90.96765, 41.29586)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.91 | $11.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.74 | $13.47 |
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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