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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.76 mi
00h 28m
Flight
14.45 mi
23.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.45 mi
Kilometers
23.26 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.76 mi
Kilometers
30.19 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stonington
Sat, Apr 18, 8:52 AM CDT
Return by in Tovey
Sat, Apr 18, 9:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tovey
2026-04-18T08:23
Arrive Stonington
Sat, Apr 18, 8:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tovey
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Taylorville
IL

City in Christian County, Illinois

From Tovey
9.4 mi
00h 14m
To Stonington
9.4 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph WNW
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 mph WNW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Mason Street

    38 m · 8 sec · Mason Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Magos Avenue

    101 m · 20 sec · Magos Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    6 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North 430 East Road

    121 m · 21 sec · North 430 East Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    8.4 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Springfield Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Springfield Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Webster Street

    2218 ft · 35 sec · North Webster Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Park Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · West Park Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Water Street

    983 ft · 23 sec · Water Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    82 m · 12 sec · 3rd Street

  12. 12

    Continue on American Legion Drive

    111 m · 21 sec · American Legion Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Anomynous Street

    22 m · 3 sec · Anomynous Street

  14. 14

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Park Street
1.08 mi · 6%
West Springfield Road
0.89 mi · 5%
North Webster Street
0.42 mi · 2%
Water Street
0.19 mi · 1%
North 430 East Road
0.08 mi
American Legion Drive
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
14.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Taylorville
00h 14m from Tovey
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Taylorville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Taylorville.

RAIL

Springfield station

42 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

59 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Lincoln

67 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Mattoon station

79 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tovey and Stonington. Straight-line distance: 14.45 mi (23.26 km).

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#1 Tovey

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Population467
Coordinates39.5889400, -89.4562000
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Stonington

#2 Stonington

Township in Christian County, Illinois

Population835
Coordinates39.6400400, -89.1928600
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Tovey (-89.4562, 39.58894)
End: Stonington (-89.19286, 39.64004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.51 L · about $2.49
Round trip
$4.98
1.32 gal · 5.02 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Tovey and Stonington. The current time is 08:23:50.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.