How far is University, IL from Macedonia, IL?
The driving distance from University, IL to Macedonia, IL is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
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.
Village in Franklin County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between University and Macedonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between University and Macedonia.
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Start on County Road 200 North
2.8 mi · 10 min · County Road 200 North
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Continue on County Road 250 East
1088 ft · 53 sec · County Road 250 East
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Continue on County Road 250 North
1.6 mi · 6 min · County Road 250 North
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Turn right onto County Road 100 East
1.8 mi · 7 min · County Road 100 East
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Continue on County Road 465 North
2043 ft · 2 min · County Road 465 North
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Turn right onto County Road 075 East
847 ft · 37 sec · County Road 075 East
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Continue on County Road 500 North
2989 ft · 2 min · County Road 500 North
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Turn right onto County Road 025 East
1.2 km · 3 min · County Road 025 East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 575 North
1293 ft · 36 sec · County Road 575 North
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Continue on East Akin Blacktop
1341 ft · 40 sec · East Akin Blacktop
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Turn right onto Corn Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Corn Road
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Turn right onto West Corn Road
1321 ft · 58 sec · West Corn Road
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Continue on Macedonia Road
3.4 mi · 13 min · Macedonia Road
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Turn right onto County Road 1000 North
26 m · 4 sec · County Road 1000 North
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Turn left
9 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between University and Macedonia.
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.
Macedonia Road
Continue on Macedonia Road
3.38 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving University and Partly Sunny near Macedonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from University to Macedonia?
The road trip is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Thompsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from University and 8 miles from Macedonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around University and Partly Sunny near Macedonia.
Stop Ideas Near Thompsonville
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 Thompsonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between University and Macedonia. Straight-line distance: 9.54 mi (15.35 km).
#1 University
University is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.9364400, -88.6095000 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Macedonia
Village in Hamilton and Franklin counties in the U.
| Population | 64 |
| Coordinates | 38.0519900, -88.7053400 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| Country | United States |
End: County Road 1000 North (-88.705359, 38.051936)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.64 | $2.41 | $4.83 |
| Mid-grade | $5.28 | $2.74 | $5.49 |
| Premium | $5.83 | $3.03 | $6.06 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $3.44 | $6.87 |
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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