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Distance from Elsah to Cleopatra

Driving Distance
279.2 mi 449.4 km
Flying Distance
195.8 mi 315.1 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Elsah, Illinois to Cleopatra, Missouri is 279.2 mi (449.4 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 195.8 mi (315.1 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 24 min

The estimated travel time by road is 4 hours 36 minutes

Traveling highway, long-distance in a northwest direction. Average speeds around 60 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 5:20 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:


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Place Cleopatra
State/Province Missouri
Country US
Latitude 40.548677
Longitude -93.404083
GPS 40.548677° N, 93.404083° W
Local Time 5:20 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Elsah, Illinois to Cleopatra, Missouri covers 279.2 mi (449.4 km) in a northwest direction. This highway, long-distance route typically takes 4 hours 36 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (270.3-294.1 miles / 435-473 km). The primary route shown here saves 8 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 60 mph (97 km/h).

Available Routes

US-36 W/Chicago - Kansas City Expy
279.2 mi 4 hours 36 minutes
Shortest Fastest
US-61 N/Ave of the Saints
294.1 mi 4 hours 50 minutes
US Hwy 136 W
270.3 mi 4 hours 42 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.