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Distance from Eldred to Marcus

Driving Distance
289.8 mi 466.4 km
Flying Distance
199.0 mi 320.2 km
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Route Information

The driving distance from Eldred, Illinois to Marcus, Illinois is 289.8 mi (466.4 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 199.0 mi (320.2 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 24 min

The estimated travel time by road is 4 hours 34 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, long-distance in a north direction. Average speeds around 53 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 4:33 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:


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Place Marcus
State/Province Illinois
Country US
Latitude 42.158354
Longitude -90.195962
GPS 42.158354° N, 90.195962° W
Local Time 4:33 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Eldred, Illinois to Marcus, Illinois covers 289.8 mi (466.4 km) in a north direction. This mixed highways and local roads, long-distance route typically takes 4 hours 34 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (228.8-293.3 miles / 368-472 km). The primary route shown here saves 35 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 53 mph (85 km/h).

Available Routes

I-74
289.8 mi 4 hours 34 minutes
Shortest
IL-110 E/Chicago - Kansas City Expy
293.3 mi 4 hours 45 minutes
IL-84 N
228.8 mi 4 hours 11 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.