How far is Thorp, WI from Carmi, IL?
The driving distance from Thorp, WI to Carmi, IL is about 598.3 miles (962.9 km), with a travel time of about 11h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 493.9 miles (794.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 33m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thorp and Carmi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thorp and Carmi.
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Start on East Main Street
33 m · 10 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North Washington Street
3270 ft · 2 min · North Washington Street
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Continue on State Highway 73
555 ft · 17 sec · State Highway 73
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Turn left
1457 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 29
55.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min · State Highway 29
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Keep slight left to continue on US 51 South: Green Bay, Madison
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison
22.5 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
7.4 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
73.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Keep slight right
29.6 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago
67.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39, US 51 South: Bloomington
1.3 km · 53 sec
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
119.5 mi · 2 hr 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, US 51 South: Peoria, Champaign, Saint Louis, Decatur
7.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur
45.3 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 57: Chicago, Memphis
1869 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
2939 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
47.2 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 16 East: Charleston
1676 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto Charleston Avenue East
1.2 km · 1 min · Charleston Avenue East
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Continue on Illinois Route 16
6 mi · 8 min · Illinois Route 16
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Continue on West Lincoln Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto 18th Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street
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Continue on Illinois Route 130
1.2 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 130
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Continue on Route 130
10 mi · 15 min · Route 130
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Continue on County Road 1825 East
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 1825 East
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Continue on County Road 1775 E
1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 1775 E
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Continue on North Haughton Highway
1945 ft · 33 sec · North Haughton Highway
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Continue on 1700E
1.3 mi · 2 min · 1700E
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Continue on North Haughton Highway
4 mi · 6 min · North Haughton Highway
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Continue on County Road 1700E
2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 1700E
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Continue on North 1250th Street
13.3 mi · 20 min · North 1250th Street
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Turn left onto South Van Buren Street
11 mi · 15 min · South Van Buren Street
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Continue on County Road 1100 East
6.7 mi · 9 min · County Road 1100 East
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Continue on North West Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · North West Street
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Continue on County Road 1150
24.3 mi · 33 min · County Road 1150
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Turn left onto East Walnut Street
1742 ft · 32 sec · East Walnut Street
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
2614 ft · 44 sec · South 1st Street
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Continue on 575E
1.8 mi · 3 min · 575E
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Continue on 700E
1.4 mi · 2 min · 700E
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Continue on 725E
4.3 mi · 6 min · 725E
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Court Street
3 mi · 4 min · North Court Street
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Continue on South Cross Street
8.6 mi · 13 min · South Cross Street
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Continue on East Main Street
4.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Thorp and Carmi.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 39
Keep slight right
119 mi · 02h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Thorp and Sunny near Carmi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thorp to Carmi?
The road trip is about 598.3 miles (962.9 km) and usually takes 11h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Paw Paw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 298.9 miles from Thorp and 299.4 miles from Carmi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 493.9 miles (794.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 104.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $83.47 one way or $166.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 187.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Thorp and Sunny near Carmi.
Stop Ideas Near Paw Paw
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 Paw Paw.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thorp and Carmi. Straight-line distance: 493.88 mi (794.82 km).
#1 Thorp
City in Clark County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 853 |
| Coordinates | 44.9610800, -90.7998600 |
| Altitude | 370 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carmi
City in Illinois
| Population | 4,740 |
| Coordinates | 38.0908800, -88.1586500 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carmi (-88.15865, 38.09088)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 963 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 27m |
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 | $3.95 | $83.47 | $166.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.61 | $97.34 | $194.68 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $108.65 | $217.31 |
| Diesel | $6.16 | $129.95 | $259.91 |
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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