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Distance from Eldred to Bethany

Driving Distance
259.7 mi 418 km
Flying Distance
197.0 mi 317.0 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Eldred, Illinois to Bethany, Missouri is 259.7 mi (418 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 197.0 mi (317.0 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 24 min

The estimated travel time by road is 4 hours 10 minutes

Traveling highway, long-distance in a west direction. Average speeds around 62 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Eldred
State/Province Illinois
Country US
Latitude 39.287548
Longitude -90.552344
GPS 39.287548° N, 90.552344° W
Local Time 5:24 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

Bethany
Place Bethany
State/Province Missouri
Country US
Latitude 40.268334
Longitude -94.028286
GPS 40.268334° N, 94.028286° W
Local Time 5:24 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Eldred, Illinois to Bethany, Missouri covers 259.7 mi (418 km) in a west direction. This highway, long-distance route typically takes 4 hours 10 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (253.8-271.9 miles / 408-438 km). The primary route shown here saves 21 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 62 mph (100 km/h).

Available Routes

I-72 W and US-36 W/Chicago - Kansas City Expy
259.7 mi 4 hours 10 minutes
Shortest
I-72 W, US-36 W/Chicago - Kansas City Expy and State Hwy E
271.9 mi 4 hours 29 minutes
US-36 W/Chicago - Kansas City Expy
253.8 mi 4 hours 8 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.