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Distance from Lacon to Pontiac

Driving Distance
51.7 mi 83.2 km
Flying Distance
41.9 mi 67.5 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Lacon, Illinois to Pontiac, Illinois is 51.7 mi (83.2 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 41.9 mi (67.5 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 5 min

The estimated travel time by road is 58 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a east direction. Average speeds around 52 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 6:56 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

Pontiac
Place Pontiac
State/Province Illinois
Country US
Latitude 40.880867
Longitude -88.629784
GPS 40.880867° N, 88.629784° W
Local Time 6:56 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Lacon, Illinois to Pontiac, Illinois covers 51.7 mi (83.2 km) in a east direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 58 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (51.1-51.7 miles / 82-83 km).

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 52 mph (84 km/h).

Available Routes

IL-17 E and IL-116 E
51.7 mi 58 minutes
Shortest Fastest
IL-17 E and IL-23 S
51.1 mi 1 hour
IL-17 E
51.1 mi 1 hour

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.