How far is Riverton, IL from Hawthorne Place, IL?
The driving distance from Riverton, IL to Hawthorne Place, IL is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverton and Hawthorne Place.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverton and Hawthorne Place.
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Start on East Lincoln Street
8 m · 3 sec · East Lincoln Street
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Turn right onto South 7th Street
1728 ft · 1 min · South 7th Street
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Turn straight onto Old Route 36
1.2 km · 1 min · Old Route 36
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Keep slight left to continue on Old Route 36
2.4 mi · 4 min · Old Route 36
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Take the ramp right
2109 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
3273 ft · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South, I 72 West: Saint Louis, Jacksonville
1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 29 North
2207 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
125 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight
82 m · 7 sec
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Continue on South Grand Avenue East
2695 ft · 1 min · South Grand Avenue East
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Turn left onto South Groth Street
1306 ft · 39 sec · South Groth Street
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Turn right onto East Laurel Street
2.1 mi · 6 min · East Laurel Street
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Turn left onto South 1st Street
125 m · 14 sec · South 1st Street
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Turn right onto West Myrtle Street
88 m · 14 sec · West Myrtle Street
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Turn left
60 m · 14 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 Riverton and Hawthorne Place.
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.
Old Route 36
Keep slight left to continue on Old Route 36
2.36 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Riverton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hawthorne Place.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverton to Hawthorne Place?
The road trip is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Grandview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Riverton and 4.5 miles from Hawthorne Place.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.21 one way or $2.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Riverton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hawthorne Place.
Stop Ideas Near Grandview
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverton and Hawthorne Place. Straight-line distance: 7.54 mi (12.13 km).
#1 Riverton
Village in Illinois
| Population | 3,430 |
| Coordinates | 39.8442200, -89.5395400 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hawthorne Place
Hawthorne Place is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.7811600, -89.6553800 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hawthorne Place (-89.65538, 39.78116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $3.77 | $1.21 | $2.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.70 | $3.39 |
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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