How far is Taylorville, IL from Stonington, IL?
The driving distance from Taylorville, IL to Stonington, IL is about 9 miles (14.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m 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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Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taylorville and Stonington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylorville and Stonington.
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Start on South Main Street
1207 ft · 55 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Park Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Park Street
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Turn left onto Water Street
983 ft · 23 sec · Water Street
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Turn left
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
82 m · 12 sec · 3rd Street
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Continue on American Legion Drive
111 m · 21 sec · American Legion Drive
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Turn left onto Anomynous Street
22 m · 3 sec · Anomynous Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Anomynous Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Taylorville and Stonington.
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.
Longest stretch
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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 leaving Taylorville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Stonington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Taylorville to Stonington?
The road trip is about 9 miles (14.5 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Owaneco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Taylorville and 4.5 miles from Stonington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 8:06 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 Showers And Thunderstorms around Taylorville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Stonington.
Stop Ideas Near Owaneco
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 Owaneco.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taylorville and Stonington. Straight-line distance: 8.3 mi (13.36 km).
#1 Taylorville
City in Christian County, Illinois
| Population | 10,280 |
| Coordinates | 39.5489400, -89.2945300 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stonington
Township in Christian County, Illinois
| Population | 835 |
| Coordinates | 39.6400400, -89.1928600 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stonington (-89.19286, 39.64004)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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