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Distance from Lacon to Benson

Driving Distance
27.4 mi 44.1 km
Flying Distance
19.2 mi 30.9 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Lacon, Illinois to Benson, Illinois is 27.4 mi (44.1 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 19.2 mi (30.9 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 2 min

The estimated travel time by road is 31 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a southeast direction. Average speeds around 49 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Lacon
Place Lacon
State/Province Illinois
Country US
Latitude 41.024484
Longitude -89.408283
GPS 41.024484° N, 89.408283° W
Local Time 4:19 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:


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Place Benson
State/Province Illinois
Country US
Latitude 40.85059
Longitude -89.122302
GPS 40.85059° N, 89.122302° W
Local Time 4:19 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Lacon, Illinois to Benson, Illinois covers 27.4 mi (44.1 km) in a southeast direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 31 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (27.0-28.2 miles / 44-45 km). The primary route shown here saves 58 seconds compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 49 mph (79 km/h).

Available Routes

IL-17 E and IL-117 S
27.4 mi 31 minutes
Shortest Fastest
IL-17 E, IL-117 S and IL-116 E
28.2 mi 32 minutes
County Rd 1800 N
27 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.