How far is Stonington, IL from Blue Mound, IL?
The driving distance from Stonington, IL to Blue Mound, IL is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.6 miles (9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 13m 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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City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stonington and Blue Mound.
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Start on Anomynous Street
82 m · 12 sec · Anomynous Street
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Turn right onto West North Street
829 ft · 29 sec · West North Street
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Turn left onto N Main St
4.2 mi · 5 min · N Main St
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Continue on North Railroad Avenue
1.3 mi · 1 min · North Railroad Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Railroad Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stonington and Blue Mound.
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.
N Main St
Turn left onto N Main St
4.18 mi · 00h 05m
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 Stonington and Slight Chance Drizzle near Blue Mound.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stonington to Blue Mound?
The road trip is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km) and usually takes 00h 06m 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?
Moweaqua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from Stonington and 2.9 miles from Blue Mound.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.6 miles (9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.1 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 8:16 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.92 one way or $1.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Stonington and Slight Chance Drizzle near Blue Mound.
Stop Ideas Near Moweaqua
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 Moweaqua.
Mattoon station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stonington and Blue Mound. Straight-line distance: 5.62 mi (9.04 km).
#1 Stonington
Township in Christian County, Illinois
| Population | 835 |
| Coordinates | 39.6400400, -89.1928600 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blue Mound
Village in Macon County, Illinois
| Population | 1,065 |
| Coordinates | 39.7011500, -89.1231400 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blue Mound (-89.12314, 39.70115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $4.61 | $0.92 | $1.84 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $1.05 | $2.10 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $1.16 | $2.32 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
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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