How far is Pana, IL from Stonington, IL?
The driving distance from Pana, IL to Stonington, IL is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pana and Stonington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pana and Stonington.
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Start on East 2nd Street
2032 ft · 1 min · East 2nd Street
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Turn right onto South State Street
1084 ft · 53 sec · South State Street
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
1470 ft · 46 sec · West Washington Street
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Continue on N 2000 East Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · N 2000 East Road
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Continue on State Route 29
5.1 mi · 8 min · State Route 29
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Continue on East Park Street
4.2 mi · 6 min · East Park Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
932 ft · 20 sec · Water Street
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Turn left
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
82 m · 12 sec · 3rd Street
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Continue on American Legion Drive
111 m · 21 sec · American Legion Drive
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Turn left onto Anomynous Street
22 m · 3 sec · Anomynous Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Anomynous Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pana and Stonington.
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.
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7.52 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pana and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Stonington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pana to Stonington?
The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Owaneco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Pana and 11.7 miles from Stonington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Pana and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Stonington.
Stop Ideas Near Owaneco
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 Owaneco.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pana and Stonington. Straight-line distance: 18.36 mi (29.55 km).
#1 Pana
Town in Christian County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 5,327 |
| Coordinates | 39.3889300, -89.0800800 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stonington
Township in Christian County, Illinois
| Population | 835 |
| Coordinates | 39.6400400, -89.1928600 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stonington (-89.19286, 39.64004)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.13 | $6.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
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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