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Distance from Makanda to Carbondale

Driving Distance
10.3 mi 16.5 km
Flying Distance
7.6 mi 12.2 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Makanda, Illinois to Carbondale, Illinois is 10.3 mi (16.5 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 7.6 mi (12.2 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 1 min

The estimated travel time by road is 16 minutes

Traveling secondary roads, short in a north direction. Average speeds around 32 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Makanda
Place Makanda
State/Province Illinois
Country US
Latitude 37.61755
Longitude -89.208972
GPS 37.61755° N, 89.208972° W
Local Time 1:27 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

Carbondale
Place Carbondale
State/Province Illinois
Country US
Latitude 37.727273
Longitude -89.21675
GPS 37.727273° N, 89.21675° W
Local Time 1:27 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Makanda, Illinois to Carbondale, Illinois covers 10.3 mi (16.5 km) in a north direction. This secondary roads, short route typically takes 16 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (8.6-11.0 miles / 14-18 km). The primary route shown here saves 28 seconds compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 32 mph (51 km/h).

Available Routes

US-51 N
10.3 mi 16 minutes
Shortest Fastest
US-51 N and S Wall St
11 mi 17 minutes
Springer Ridge Rd
8.6 mi 16 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.