How far is Odin, IL from Junction City, IL?

The driving distance from Odin, IL to Junction City, IL is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.42 mi
00h 13m
Flight
4.82 mi
7.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.82 mi
Kilometers
7.75 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.42 mi
Kilometers
11.94 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Junction City
Thu, Apr 16, 1:46 AM CDT
Return by in Odin
Thu, Apr 16, 1:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Odin
2026-04-16T01:32
Arrive Junction City
Thu, Apr 16, 1:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Odin
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Sandoval
IL

Village in Marion County, Illinois, United States

From Odin
3.7 mi
00h 06m
To Junction City
3.7 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Odin and Junction City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Odin and Junction City.

  1. 1

    Start on East Kirkwood Street

    38 m · 8 sec · East Kirkwood Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Laury Street

    829 ft · 42 sec · Laury Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Poplar Street

    3172 ft · 41 sec · East Poplar Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Poplar

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Poplar

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mine Street

    135 m · 6 sec · North Mine Street

  6. 6

    Continue on N Mine St

    990 ft · 13 sec · N Mine St

  7. 7

    Continue on North Mine Street

    3231 ft · 54 sec · North Mine Street

  8. 8

    Continue on County Road 180 E

    1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 180 E

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Brink Road

    2687 ft · 2 min · Brink Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East 14th Street

    2511 ft · 2 min · East 14th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Monroe Avenue

    927 ft · 43 sec · Monroe Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    89 m · 13 sec · West 12th Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 12th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Odin and Junction City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
175.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Poplar
2.74 mi · 37%
County Road 180 E
1.8 mi · 24%
North Mine Street
0.7 mi · 9%
East Poplar Street
0.6 mi · 8%
Brink Road
0.51 mi · 7%
East 14th Street
0.48 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Poplar

Continue on Poplar

2.74 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
4.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandoval
00h 06m from Odin
Leave By
8:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Odin and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Junction City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Odin to Junction City?

The road trip is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sandoval is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Odin and 3.7 miles from Junction City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.98 one way or $1.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Odin and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Junction City.

Stop Ideas Near Sandoval

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sandoval, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sandoval.

RAIL

Centralia station

10 mi away
108 East Broadway
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

36 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard
RAIL

Du Quoin

68 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
RAIL

Effingham

75 mi away
401 West National Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Odin and Junction City. Straight-line distance: 4.82 mi (7.75 km).

Odin

#1 Odin

Village in Illinois

Population1,004
Coordinates38.6172700, -89.0522900
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
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#2 Junction City

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Population468
Coordinates38.5803300, -89.1278500
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Start: Odin (-89.05229, 38.61727)
End: Junction City (-89.12785, 38.58033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.26 gal
0.99 L · about $0.98
Round trip
$1.96
0.52 gal · 1.98 L
Estimated CO2
2.3 kg one way
Round trip: 4.6 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.98 $1.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.11 $2.21
Premium $4.65 $1.21 $2.42
Diesel $5.30 $1.38 $2.76

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Odin and Junction City. The current time is 01:32:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.