How far is Stonington, IL from Tovey, IL?
The driving distance from Stonington, IL to Tovey, IL is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Christian County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stonington and Tovey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stonington and Tovey.
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Start on Anomynous Street
22 m · 5 sec · Anomynous Street
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Turn right onto American Legion Drive
631 ft · 30 sec · American Legion Drive
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Turn right onto N Main St
7.5 mi · 9 min · N Main St
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Turn right onto Water Street
845 ft · 11 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto East Park Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · East Park Street
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Turn right onto North Webster Street
2286 ft · 33 sec · North Webster Street
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Continue on West Springfield Road
1.4 km · 1 min · West Springfield Road
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Turn left onto E 1500 North Road
6.6 mi · 12 min · E 1500 North Road
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Continue on Parker Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Parker Street
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Turn left onto North 430 East Road
121 m · 23 sec · North 430 East Road
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Turn left
6 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Magos Avenue
101 m · 20 sec · Magos Avenue
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Turn left onto Mason Street
38 m · 6 sec · Mason Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mason Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stonington and Tovey.
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 right onto N Main St
7.52 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Stonington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Tovey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stonington to Tovey?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Taylorville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Stonington and 9.4 miles from Tovey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Stonington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Tovey.
Stop Ideas Near Taylorville
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 Taylorville.
Springfield station
Carlinville
Lincoln
Mattoon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stonington and Tovey. Straight-line distance: 14.45 mi (23.26 km).
#1 Stonington
Township in Christian County, Illinois
| Population | 835 |
| Coordinates | 39.6400400, -89.1928600 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tovey
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 467 |
| Coordinates | 39.5889400, -89.4562000 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mason Street (-89.4562, 39.589032)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.81 | $5.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
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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