How far is McLeansboro, IL from Centralia, IL?
The driving distance from McLeansboro, IL to Centralia, IL is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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 14m.
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 located near the center of Jefferson County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McLeansboro and Centralia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McLeansboro and Centralia.
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Start on South Jackson Street
78 m · 10 sec · South Jackson Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
15.4 mi · 23 min · Market Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2277 ft · 46 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Brehm Lane
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Brehm Lane
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Continue on County Highway 17
2187 ft · 49 sec · County Highway 17
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Turn left
2679 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
14.4 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Saint Louis
12.7 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51: Centralia, Ashley
1040 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto United States Route 51
8.6 mi · 10 min · United States Route 51
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Continue on Elm Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Elm Street
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
133 m · 27 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto South Poplar Street
123 m · 11 sec · South Poplar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Poplar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McLeansboro and Centralia.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Market Street
Turn left onto Market Street
15.4 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McLeansboro and Showers And Thunderstorms near Centralia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McLeansboro to Centralia?
The road trip is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from McLeansboro and 28.4 miles from Centralia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 4:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.33 one way or $18.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McLeansboro and Showers And Thunderstorms near Centralia.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Vernon
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 Mount Vernon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McLeansboro and Centralia. Straight-line distance: 44.04 mi (70.88 km).
#1 McLeansboro
City in Illinois
| Population | 2,730 |
| Coordinates | 38.0933800, -88.5356100 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Centralia
Township in Marion County, Illinois
| Population | 12,142 |
| Coordinates | 38.5250500, -89.1334000 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
End: Centralia (-89.1334, 38.52505)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $4.67 | $9.33 | $18.66 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $10.58 | $21.17 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $11.67 | $23.35 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $13.14 | $26.28 |
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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