How far is Pocahontas, IL from Reno, IL?
The driving distance from Pocahontas, IL to Reno, IL is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Bond County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pocahontas and Reno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pocahontas and Reno.
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Start on the route
36 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto East State Street
1610 ft · 44 sec · East State Street
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Turn slight right onto O'Fallon Street
79 m · 7 sec · O'Fallon Street
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Continue on Pokey Road
109 m · 8 sec · Pokey Road
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Take the ramp right toward I-70 East: Effingham
1836 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40: Greenville
1768 ft · 36 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Millersburg Road
116 m · 6 sec · Millersburg Road
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Continue on Millersburg Avenue
753 ft · 14 sec · Millersburg Avenue
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Turn right
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto 4th Street
1 mi · 2 min · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Avenue
117 m · 10 sec · Franklin Avenue
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Continue on South 3rd Street
2864 ft · 1 min · South 3rd Street
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Turn left onto West College Avenue
883 ft · 18 sec · West College Avenue
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Continue on North 6th Street
2021 ft · 46 sec · North 6th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.6 km · 2 min
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Turn right
6.5 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto 1650 North
1.8 mi · 3 min · 1650 North
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Continue on Sorento Avenue
2610 ft · 57 sec · Sorento Avenue
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Turn left onto Reno Road
1496 ft · 1 min · Reno Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Reno Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pocahontas and Reno.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
6.46 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Pocahontas and Mostly Sunny near Reno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pocahontas to Reno?
The road trip is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Pocahontas and 10.3 miles from Reno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pocahontas and Mostly Sunny near Reno.
Stop Ideas Near Greenville
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 Greenville.
Centralia station
Carlinville
Alton
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pocahontas and Reno. Straight-line distance: 10.27 mi (16.53 km).
#1 Pocahontas
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 720 |
| Coordinates | 38.8278200, -89.5400800 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Reno
Reno is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9750500, -89.5139700 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
End: Reno (-89.51397, 38.97505)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $4.90 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
| Mid-grade | $5.49 | $4.01 | $8.01 |
| Premium | $6.04 | $4.41 | $8.81 |
| Diesel | $6.68 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
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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