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Distance from Lacon to Hudson

Driving Distance
50.1 mi 80.6 km
Flying Distance
36.4 mi 58.5 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Lacon, Illinois to Hudson, Illinois is 50.1 mi (80.6 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 36.4 mi (58.5 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 4 min

The estimated travel time by road is 51 minutes

Traveling highway, moderate in a southeast direction. Average speeds around 62 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 5:14 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

Hudson
Place Hudson
State/Province Illinois
Country US
Latitude 40.605869
Longitude -88.987297
GPS 40.605869° N, 88.987297° W
Local Time 5:14 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Lacon, Illinois to Hudson, Illinois covers 50.1 mi (80.6 km) in a southeast direction. This highway, moderate route typically takes 51 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (49.4-58.4 miles / 79-94 km). The primary route shown here saves 9 minutes compared to alternatives.

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

Available Routes

I-39 S
50.1 mi 51 minutes
Shortest
IL-18 E and I-39 S
58.4 mi 55 minutes
IL-17 E and I-39 S
49.4 mi 47 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.