How far is McLeansboro, IL from Nashville, IL?
The driving distance from McLeansboro, IL to Nashville, IL is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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 16m.
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 Nashville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McLeansboro and Nashville.
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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
23.6 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 127
2109 ft · 51 sec
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Turn straight
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto East Saint Louis Street
3 m · 1 sec · East Saint Louis Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Saint Louis Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McLeansboro and Nashville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Saint Louis
23.6 mi · 00h 25m
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 Nashville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McLeansboro to Nashville?
The road trip is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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 30.5 miles from McLeansboro and 30.6 miles from Nashville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49 miles (78.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 3:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.08 one way or $20.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McLeansboro and Showers And Thunderstorms near Nashville.
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.
Mt. Vernon, IL
Centralia station
Du Quoin
Marion, IL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McLeansboro and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 49.02 mi (78.89 km).
#1 McLeansboro
City in Illinois
| Population | 2,730 |
| Coordinates | 38.0933800, -88.5356100 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nashville
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 2,984 |
| Coordinates | 38.3436600, -89.3806400 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nashville (-89.38064, 38.34366)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $10.08 | $20.15 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $11.43 | $22.86 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $12.61 | $25.22 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $14.19 | $28.39 |
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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