How far is Plum Hill, IL from Radom, IL?
The driving distance from Plum Hill, IL to Radom, IL is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (29 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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Township in Washington County, Illinois
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plum Hill and Radom.
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Start on Plum Hill Church Road
6 m · 5 sec · Plum Hill Church Road
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Turn left
15.9 mi · 24 min
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Turn right
3.7 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto County Highway 23
1.6 mi · 4 min · County Highway 23
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Continue on Main Street
2560 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
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Straightforward drive
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15.9 mi · 00h 24m
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 Plum Hill and Sunny near Radom.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plum Hill to Radom?
The road trip is about 21.7 miles (34.9 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?
Beaucoup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Plum Hill and 10.9 miles from Radom.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (29 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 $2.90 one way or $5.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plum Hill and Sunny near Radom.
Stop Ideas Near Beaucoup
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 Beaucoup.
Centralia station
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Du Quoin
Carbondale station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plum Hill and Radom. Straight-line distance: 18.04 mi (29.03 km).
#1 Plum Hill
Township in Washington County, Illinois
| Population | 507 |
| Coordinates | 38.3628300, -89.5087000 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Radom
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 209 |
| Coordinates | 38.2819900, -89.1923000 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: Radom (-89.1923, 38.28199)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.90 | $5.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.27 | $6.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.58 | $7.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
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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