How far is Sailor Springs, IL from Cruse, IL?
The driving distance from Sailor Springs, IL to Cruse, IL is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.4 miles (28 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Clay County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sailor Springs and Cruse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sailor Springs and Cruse.
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Start on West Park Street
90 m · 19 sec · West Park Street
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Turn left onto North Washington Street
1348 ft · 59 sec · North Washington Street
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Continue on Feldspar Road
1326 ft · 1 min · Feldspar Road
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Turn left onto Sailor Springs Road
7.3 mi · 18 min · Sailor Springs Road
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Continue on East Chestnut Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto County Road 925 E
4.3 mi · 6 min · County Road 925 E
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Turn left onto Iola Lane
1.2 mi · 3 min · Iola Lane
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Continue on Iola Lane
2 mi · 5 min · Iola Lane
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Continue on Iola Lane
1.7 mi · 4 min · Iola Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Iola Lane
1207 ft · 35 sec · Iola Lane
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Continue on Iola Lane
2.3 mi · 5 min · Iola Lane
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Continue on East Broadway
1 mi · 2 min · East Broadway
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Continue on Iola Lane
2 mi · 5 min · Iola Lane
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Turn left onto Kite Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Kite Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kite Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sailor Springs and Cruse.
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.
Sailor Springs Road
Turn left onto Sailor Springs Road
7.3 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Sailor Springs and Sunny near Cruse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sailor Springs to Cruse?
The road trip is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km) and usually takes 00h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hoosier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Sailor Springs and 12.1 miles from Cruse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.4 miles (28 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sailor Springs and Sunny near Cruse.
Stop Ideas Near Hoosier
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 Hoosier.
Effingham
Centralia station
Mt. Vernon, IL
Mattoon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sailor Springs and Cruse. Straight-line distance: 17.41 mi (28.02 km).
#1 Sailor Springs
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 91 |
| Coordinates | 38.7639400, -88.3631000 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cruse
Cruse is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8217100, -88.6778300 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cruse (-88.67783, 38.82171)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.21 | $6.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.62 | $7.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
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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