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Distance from Chillicothe to Carlinville

Driving Distance
230.1 mi 370.3 km
Flying Distance
199.3 mi 320.7 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Chillicothe, Missouri to Carlinville, Illinois is 230.1 mi (370.3 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 199.3 mi (320.7 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 24 min

The estimated travel time by road is 3 hours 38 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, long-distance in a east direction. Average speeds around 51 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Chillicothe
Place Chillicothe
State/Province Missouri
Country US
Latitude 39.795295
Longitude -93.552436
GPS 39.795295° N, 93.552436° W
Local Time 6:35 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

Carlinville
Place Carlinville
State/Province Illinois
Country US
Latitude 39.27977
Longitude -89.881766
GPS 39.27977° N, 89.881766° W
Local Time 6:35 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Chillicothe, Missouri to Carlinville, Illinois covers 230.1 mi (370.3 km) in a east direction. This mixed highways and local roads, long-distance route typically takes 3 hours 38 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (221.1-271.9 miles / 356-438 km). The primary route shown here saves 25 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 51 mph (82 km/h).

Available Routes

US-36 E/Chicago - Kansas City Expy and I-72 E
230.1 mi 3 hours 38 minutes
Shortest Fastest
US-36 E/Chicago - Kansas City Expy and US-61 S/Ave of the Saints
271.9 mi 4 hours 29 minutes
US-36 E/Chicago - Kansas City Expy
221.1 mi 4 hours 5 minutes
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How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.