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Distance from Lacon to Wendel

Driving Distance
46.5 mi 74.8 km
Flying Distance
36.6 mi 58.9 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Lacon, Illinois to Wendel, Illinois is 46.5 mi (74.8 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 36.6 mi (58.9 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 4 min

The estimated travel time by road is 52 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a north direction. Average speeds around 54 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 2:27 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:


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Place Wendel
State/Province Illinois
Country US
Latitude 41.534164
Longitude -89.213356
GPS 41.534164° N, 89.213356° W
Local Time 2:27 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Lacon, Illinois to Wendel, Illinois covers 46.5 mi (74.8 km) in a north direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 52 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (46.5-47.4 miles / 75-76 km). The primary route shown here saves 8 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 54 mph (87 km/h).

Available Routes

IL-29 N and Walter Payton Memorial Hwy
46.5 mi 52 minutes
Shortest Fastest
IL-89 N
47.4 mi 59 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.