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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.46 mi
00h 34m
Flight
18.36 mi
29.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.36 mi
Kilometers
29.55 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.46 mi
Kilometers
37.76 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stonington
Sat, Apr 18, 8:57 AM CDT
Return by in Pana
Sat, Apr 18, 9:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pana
2026-04-18T08:23
Arrive Stonington
Sat, Apr 18, 8:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pana
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Owaneco
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Pana
11.7 mi
00h 17m
To Stonington
11.7 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph WSW
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 mph WNW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East 2nd Street

    2032 ft · 1 min · East 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South State Street

    1084 ft · 53 sec · South State Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    1470 ft · 46 sec · West Washington Street

  4. 4

    Continue on N 2000 East Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · N 2000 East Road

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 29

    5.1 mi · 8 min · State Route 29

  6. 6

    Continue on East Park Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · East Park Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Water Street

    932 ft · 20 sec · Water Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    82 m · 12 sec · 3rd Street

  10. 10

    Continue on American Legion Drive

    111 m · 21 sec · American Legion Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Anomynous Street

    22 m · 3 sec · Anomynous Street

  12. 12

    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.

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
N 2000 East Road
5.37 mi · 23%
State Route 29
5.15 mi · 22%
East Park Street
4.24 mi · 18%
East 2nd Street
0.38 mi · 2%
West Washington Street
0.28 mi · 1%
South State Street
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

7.52 mi · 00h 09m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
18.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Owaneco
00h 17m from Pana
Leave By
7:22 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Owaneco, 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 Owaneco.

RAIL

Springfield station

53 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

64 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Effingham

69 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Mattoon station

70 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pana and Stonington. Straight-line distance: 18.36 mi (29.55 km).

Pana

#1 Pana

Town in Christian County, Illinois, United States

Population5,327
Coordinates39.3889300, -89.0800800
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Stonington

#2 Stonington

Township in Christian County, Illinois

Population835
Coordinates39.6400400, -89.1928600
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Pana (-89.08008, 39.38893)
End: Stonington (-89.19286, 39.64004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.13 L · about $3.13
Round trip
$6.26
1.66 gal · 6.26 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Pana and Stonington. The current time is 08:23:46.

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.