How far is Reno, IL from Pocahontas, IL?
The driving distance from Reno, IL to Pocahontas, IL is about 14.3 miles (23 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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 27m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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 Reno and Pocahontas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reno and Pocahontas.
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Start on Reno Road
1496 ft · 1 min · Reno Road
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Turn right onto Sorento Avenue
2610 ft · 52 sec · Sorento Avenue
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Continue on 1650 North
1.8 mi · 3 min · 1650 North
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Turn right
6.5 mi · 11 min
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Turn left
1.6 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto North 6th Street
2021 ft · 40 sec · North 6th Street
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Turn straight onto West College Avenue
883 ft · 22 sec · West College Avenue
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
2864 ft · 1 min · North 3rd Street
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Continue on Franklin Avenue
117 m · 15 sec · Franklin Avenue
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
1 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto East City Route 40
2.2 mi · 3 min · East City Route 40
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Take the ramp straight toward I-70 West: St Louis
2465 ft · 53 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 East: Pocahontas
1519 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Pokey Road
1250 ft · 26 sec · Pokey Road
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Continue on Pokey Rd
617 ft · 14 sec · Pokey Rd
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Turn left onto West State Street
1610 ft · 46 sec · West State Street
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Turn right
36 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reno and Pocahontas.
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 Reno and Mostly Sunny near Pocahontas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reno to Pocahontas?
The road trip is about 14.3 miles (23 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 Reno and 4 miles from Pocahontas.
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 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 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reno and Mostly Sunny near Pocahontas.
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 Reno and Pocahontas. Straight-line distance: 10.27 mi (16.53 km).
#1 Reno
Reno is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9750500, -89.5139700 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pocahontas
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 720 |
| Coordinates | 38.8278200, -89.5400800 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-89.539811, 38.827816)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Mid-grade | $5.49 | $2.74 | $5.49 |
| Premium | $6.04 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| Diesel | $6.68 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
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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