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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Village in Marion County, Illinois, United States
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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.
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Start on East Kirkwood Street
38 m · 8 sec · East Kirkwood Street
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Turn right onto Laury Street
829 ft · 42 sec · Laury Street
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Turn left onto East Poplar Street
3172 ft · 41 sec · East Poplar Street
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Continue on Poplar
2.7 mi · 3 min · Poplar
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mine Street
135 m · 6 sec · North Mine Street
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Continue on N Mine St
990 ft · 13 sec · N Mine St
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Continue on North Mine Street
3231 ft · 54 sec · North Mine Street
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Continue on County Road 180 E
1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 180 E
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Turn right onto Brink Road
2687 ft · 2 min · Brink Road
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Continue on East 14th Street
2511 ft · 2 min · East 14th Street
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Turn left onto Monroe Avenue
927 ft · 43 sec · Monroe Avenue
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Turn right onto West 12th Street
89 m · 13 sec · West 12th Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Odin and Junction City. Straight-line distance: 4.82 mi (7.75 km).
#1 Odin
Village in Illinois
| Population | 1,004 |
| Coordinates | 38.6172700, -89.0522900 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Junction City
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 468 |
| Coordinates | 38.5803300, -89.1278500 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
End: Junction City (-89.12785, 38.58033)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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