How far is Time, IL from Independence, IL?
The driving distance from Time, IL to Independence, IL is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Pike County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Time and Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Time and Independence.
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Start on the route
17 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto West Street
1012 ft · 44 sec · West Street
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Continue on 1100 North
2.3 mi · 9 min · 1100 North
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.2 km · 3 min
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Continue straight
778 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on Road 3150E
1 km · 3 min · Road 3150E
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Turn right onto Road 950N
1 mi · 4 min · Road 950N
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway 7
2644 ft · 1 min · County Highway 7
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Turn right onto Road 900
79 m · 11 sec · Road 900
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Road 900
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Time and Independence.
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.
1100 North
Continue on 1100 North
2.34 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Time and Mostly Sunny near Independence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Time to Independence?
The road trip is about 5.8 miles (9.3 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?
Pittsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.8 miles from Time and 2.9 miles from Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.75 one way or $1.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Time and Mostly Sunny near Independence.
Stop Ideas Near Pittsfield
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 Pittsfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Time and Independence. Straight-line distance: 4.14 mi (6.66 km).
#1 Time
Village in Pike County, Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 23 |
| Coordinates | 39.5614400, -90.7242900 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Independence
Township in Saline County, Illinois
| Population | 1,044 |
| Coordinates | 39.5314400, -90.7915200 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: Road 900 (-90.791524, 39.531608)
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 | $3.77 | $0.75 | $1.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.85 | $1.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.93 | $1.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.06 | $2.12 |
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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