How far is Midland City, AL from Geneva, IL?
The driving distance from Midland City, AL to Geneva, IL is about 878.6 miles (1413.9 km), with a travel time of about 16h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 746.6 miles (1201.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 33h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 16h 46m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Warren County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Midland City and Geneva.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midland City and Geneva.
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Start on Kelly Avenue
532 ft · 20 sec · Kelly Avenue
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
750 ft · 17 sec · 3rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
3270 ft · 1 min
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Take the ramp slight left
1469 ft · 45 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
15.4 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
20.5 mi · 24 min
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2262 ft · 35 sec
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5.1 mi · 7 min
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1.2 mi · 2 min
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1.8 mi · 2 min
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3.4 mi · 4 min
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36.1 mi · 43 min
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Continue on McGehee Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road
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Turn right onto Carter Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road
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Continue on Zelda Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road
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Turn right onto Ann Street
911 ft · 27 sec · Ann Street
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Turn left onto Ann Street South
1322 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
277.1 mi · 5 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville
1720 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
665 ft · 10 sec · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on Downtown Loop
2.8 mi · 4 min · Downtown Loop
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Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
9 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
1170 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left
275.2 mi · 5 hr 2 min
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Keep slight right
29.8 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
1281 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
786 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
116.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
9.4 mi · 13 min · Borman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North: Calumet Avenue, Hammond, Munster
1047 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Calumet Avenue South
1187 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
1805 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
2724 ft · 42 sec · Borman Expressway
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Continue on Kingery Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Kingery Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 394 South, I 94 West: Danville, Chicago
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West, I 294 North
1703 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.3 km · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
23.6 mi · 29 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West Toll: Aurora
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on 22nd Street (Cermak Road)
1131 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
12.7 mi · 16 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Winfield Road, Warrenville, Winfield
1567 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Winfield Road, Warrenville, Winfield
160 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Winfield Road
3.5 mi · 7 min · Winfield Road
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Turn left onto West Roosevelt Road
5.7 mi · 9 min · West Roosevelt Road
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Continue on East State Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · East State Street
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Turn left
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Midland City and Geneva.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I-65 North
Merge slight left
277 mi · 05h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Clear leaving Midland City and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Geneva.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Midland City to Geneva?
The road trip is about 878.6 miles (1413.9 km) and usually takes 16h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Plum Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 439.7 miles from Midland City and 438.8 miles from Geneva.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 746.6 miles (1201.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 132 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $117.40 one way or $234.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 275.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Midland City and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Geneva.
Stop Ideas Near Plum Springs
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 Plum Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Midland City and Geneva. Straight-line distance: 746.55 mi (1201.46 km).
#1 Midland City
Town in Alabama
| Population | 2,377 |
| Coordinates | 31.3190600, -85.4938200 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Geneva
County seat of Kane County, Illinois
| Population | 21,674 |
| Coordinates | 41.8875300, -88.3053500 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: Geneva (-88.30535, 41.88753)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1414 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 29h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 21h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 17h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 14h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 12h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 10h 57m |
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 | $3.79 | $117.40 | $234.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $132.03 | $264.06 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $143.38 | $286.75 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $167.87 | $335.73 |
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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