How far is Potomac, IL from Tilton, IL?
The driving distance from Potomac, IL to Tilton, IL is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.6 miles (26.7 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 CST.
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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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Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Potomac and Tilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Potomac and Tilton.
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Start on the route
8 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto South Vermilion Street
1896 ft · 38 sec · South Vermilion Street
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Continue on Potomic Collison Road
3114 ft · 1 min · Potomic Collison Road
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Continue on North 720 East Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · North 720 East Road
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Continue on Potomac-Collison Road
1 mi · 1 min · Potomac-Collison Road
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Continue on 1st Avenue
529 ft · 18 sec · 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto Road 2500 North
1553 ft · 38 sec · Road 2500 North
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Continue on East 2500 North Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · East 2500 North Road
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Continue on North 900 East Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · North 900 East Road
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Continue on Newtown Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Newtown Road
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Continue on North Oakwood Road
1464 ft · 36 sec · North Oakwood Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 74 East: Danville
1979 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward G Street
899 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto West 2nd Street
35 m · 5 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North G Street
2276 ft · 1 min · North G Street
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Continue on Glendale Avenue
1230 ft · 56 sec · Glendale Avenue
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Turn right onto Morrison Street
98 m · 20 sec · Morrison Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
26 m · 4 sec · Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Potomac and Tilton.
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.
I 74 East
Merge slight left
6.76 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Sunny leaving Potomac and Sunny near Tilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Potomac to Tilton?
The road trip is about 22.8 miles (36.7 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?
Newtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Potomac and 11.5 miles from Tilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Potomac and Sunny near Tilton.
Stop Ideas Near Newtown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Potomac and Tilton. Straight-line distance: 16.59 mi (26.7 km).
#1 Potomac
Village in Vermilion County, Illinois
| Population | 681 |
| Coordinates | 40.3050400, -87.8005800 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tilton
Human settlement in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 2,655 |
| Coordinates | 40.0953100, -87.6475200 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Central Avenue (-87.647521, 40.09531)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 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 | $4.50 | $3.60 | $7.19 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $4.09 | $8.19 |
| Premium | $5.68 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
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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