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Distance from Effner to Ozark

Driving Distance
261.5 mi 420.9 km
Flying Distance
199.7 mi 321.3 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Effner, Illinois to Ozark, Iowa is 261.5 mi (420.9 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 199.7 mi (321.3 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 24 min

The estimated travel time by road is 4 hours 18 minutes

Traveling highway, long-distance in a northwest direction. Average speeds around 63 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Effner
State/Province Illinois
Country US
Latitude 40.770592
Longitude -87.526139
GPS 40.770592° N, 87.526139° W
Local Time 1:58 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:


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Place Ozark
State/Province Iowa
Country US
Latitude 42.195289
Longitude -90.875416
GPS 42.195289° N, 90.875416° W
Local Time 1:58 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Effner, Illinois to Ozark, Iowa covers 261.5 mi (420.9 km) in a northwest direction. This highway, long-distance route typically takes 4 hours 18 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (261.3-281.0 miles / 420-452 km). The primary route shown here saves 16 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 63 mph (101 km/h).

Available Routes

I-80 W and US-61 N
261.5 mi 4 hours 18 minutes
Shortest
I-88 W
281 mi 4 hours 33 minutes
Tolls
I-80 W
261.3 mi 4 hours 17 minutes
Fastest

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.