How far is Onarga, IL from Clifton, IL?
The driving distance from Onarga, IL to Clifton, IL is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Iroquois County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Onarga and Clifton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Onarga and Clifton.
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Start on North Front Street
21 m · 3 sec · North Front Street
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Turn right onto East Seminary Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · East Seminary Avenue
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Continue on County Road 1450 North
136 m · 10 sec · County Road 1450 North
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Take the ramp right toward I-57 North: Kankakee
1706 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
16.2 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Clifton
1429 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Clifton
45 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto East 2900 North Road
2692 ft · 56 sec · East 2900 North Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
2460 ft · 49 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Onarga and Clifton.
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.
I-57 North
Merge slight left
16.2 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Onarga and Chance Rain Showers near Clifton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Onarga to Clifton?
The road trip is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Danforth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Onarga and 9.4 miles from Clifton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Onarga and Chance Rain Showers near Clifton.
Stop Ideas Near Danforth
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 Danforth.
Gilman
Kankakee
Dwight station
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Onarga and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 15.67 mi (25.22 km).
#1 Onarga
Village in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,241 |
| Coordinates | 40.7150400, -88.0061500 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clifton
Village in Chebanse Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, USA
| Population | 1,297 |
| Coordinates | 40.9353100, -87.9344900 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main Street (-87.934169, 40.935243)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.53 | $5.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
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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