How far is Tovey, IL from Stonington, IL?
The driving distance from Tovey, IL to Stonington, 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
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
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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 Tovey and Stonington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tovey and Stonington.
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Start on Mason Street
38 m · 8 sec · Mason Street
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Turn right onto Magos Avenue
101 m · 20 sec · Magos Avenue
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Turn left
6 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto North 430 East Road
121 m · 21 sec · North 430 East Road
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Turn right
8.4 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto West Springfield Road
1.4 km · 1 min · West Springfield Road
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Continue on North Webster Street
2218 ft · 35 sec · North Webster Street
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Turn left onto West Park Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · West 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 Tovey 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
Turn right
8.36 mi · 00h 15m
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 Tovey 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 Tovey to Stonington?
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 Tovey and 9.4 miles from Stonington.
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 Tovey and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Stonington.
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
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Mattoon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tovey and Stonington. Straight-line distance: 14.45 mi (23.26 km).
#1 Tovey
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 467 |
| Coordinates | 39.5889400, -89.4562000 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| 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: 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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