How far is Saint Elmo, IL from Sefton, IL?
The driving distance from Saint Elmo, IL to Sefton, IL is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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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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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Unincorporated community in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Elmo and Sefton.
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Start on East 4th Street
44 m · 12 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1254 ft · 56 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Cumberland Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · East Cumberland Road
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Turn right onto County Road 1800 East
4.8 mi · 13 min · County Road 1800 East
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Turn left onto County Road 2300 North
2 mi · 8 min · County Road 2300 North
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Turn left onto Fayette County Rd 2
7 m · 1 sec · Fayette County Rd 2
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fayette County Rd 2
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Elmo and Sefton.
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.
County Road 1800 East
Turn right onto County Road 1800 East
4.75 mi · 00h 13m
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 Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Elmo and Mostly Cloudy near Sefton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Elmo to Sefton?
The road trip is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Avena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.6 miles from Saint Elmo and 3.5 miles from Sefton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 8:02 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 Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Elmo and Mostly Cloudy near Sefton.
Stop Ideas Near Avena
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 Avena.
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Centralia station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Elmo and Sefton. Straight-line distance: 6.51 mi (10.47 km).
#1 Saint Elmo
City in Illinois
| Population | 1,367 |
| Coordinates | 39.0272700, -88.8481100 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sefton
Township in Fayette County, Illinois
| Population | 567 |
| Coordinates | 39.0708800, -88.9556200 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fayette County Rd 2 (-88.955648, 39.07088)
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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