How far is Tilton, IL from Newell, IL?
The driving distance from Tilton, IL to Newell, IL is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of Vermilion County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tilton and Newell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tilton and Newell.
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Start on Central Avenue
26 m · 6 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Morrison Street
98 m · 19 sec · Morrison Street
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Turn left onto Glendale Avenue
1230 ft · 54 sec · Glendale Avenue
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Continue on South G Street
2190 ft · 1 min · South G Street
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Turn slight right
37 m · 7 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 East: Indianapolis
1376 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bowman Avenue, Perrysville Road
1542 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto South Bowman Avenue
3.6 mi · 8 min · South Bowman Avenue
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Turn right onto East Winter Avenue
1.6 km · 4 min · East Winter Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Winter Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tilton and Newell.
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.
South Bowman Avenue
Turn left onto South Bowman Avenue
3.56 mi · 00h 08m
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 Tilton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Newell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tilton to Newell?
The road trip is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Tilton and 3.7 miles from Newell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:56 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 $2.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Tilton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Newell.
Stop Ideas Near Danville
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 Danville.
Danville, Illinois
Rantoul
Illinois Terminal
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tilton and Newell. Straight-line distance: 5.77 mi (9.29 km).
#1 Tilton
Human settlement in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 2,655 |
| Coordinates | 40.0953100, -87.6475200 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newell
Township in Vermilion County, Illinois
| Population | 12,736 |
| Coordinates | 40.1630900, -87.5836300 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newell (-87.58363, 40.16309)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $4.67 | $1.21 | $2.43 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $1.38 | $2.75 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $1.52 | $3.04 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $1.71 | $3.42 |
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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