How far is Oskaloosa, IL from Clay City, IL?
The driving distance from Oskaloosa, IL to Clay City, IL is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oskaloosa and Clay City.
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Start on Oskaloosa Road
1 km · 2 min · Oskaloosa Road
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Turn right onto Xenia Iola Road
7.2 mi · 17 min · Xenia Iola Road
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Turn left
16 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
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Straightforward drive
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16 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
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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.
Sunny leaving Oskaloosa and Sunny near Clay City.
Trip Questions
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How long does it take to drive from Oskaloosa to Clay City?
The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Flora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Oskaloosa and 12.2 miles from Clay City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.24 one way or $6.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oskaloosa and Sunny near Clay City.
Stop Ideas Near Flora
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 Flora.
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Centralia station
Mattoon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oskaloosa and Clay City. Straight-line distance: 16.63 mi (26.76 km).
#1 Oskaloosa
Township in Clay County, Illinois
| Population | 308 |
| Coordinates | 38.7597700, -88.6489400 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clay City
Township in Clay County, Illinois
| Population | 898 |
| Coordinates | 38.6886600, -88.3542100 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clay City (-88.35421, 38.68866)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.24 | $6.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
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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