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Distance from Elsah to Bethalto

Driving Distance
20.6 mi 33.2 km
Flying Distance
17.5 mi 28.2 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Elsah, Illinois to Bethalto, Illinois is 20.6 mi (33.2 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 17.5 mi (28.2 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 2 min

The estimated travel time by road is 31 minutes

Traveling secondary roads, moderate in a east direction. Average speeds around 36 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Elsah
Place Elsah
State/Province Illinois
Country US
Latitude 38.956159
Longitude -90.359836
GPS 38.956159° N, 90.359836° W
Local Time 4:24 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

Bethalto
Place Bethalto
State/Province Illinois
Country US
Latitude 38.909214
Longitude -90.040661
GPS 38.909214° N, 90.040661° W
Local Time 4:24 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Elsah, Illinois to Bethalto, Illinois covers 20.6 mi (33.2 km) in a east direction. This secondary roads, moderate route typically takes 31 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (20.3-20.6 miles / 33-33 km). The primary route shown here saves 24 seconds compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 36 mph (58 km/h).

Available Routes

IL-100 S
20.6 mi 31 minutes
Shortest Fastest
IL-100 S/Great River Rd/Mc Adams Pkwy
20.5 mi 32 minutes
IL-100 S/Great River Rd/Mc Adams Pkwy and IL-3 S/W Homer M Adams Pkwy
20.3 mi 31 minutes

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.