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Distance from Metropolis to Mound City

Driving Distance
35.8 mi 57.6 km
Flying Distance
24.2 mi 39.0 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Metropolis, Illinois to Mound City, Illinois is 35.8 mi (57.6 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 24.2 mi (39.0 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 3 min

The estimated travel time by road is 43 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a west direction. Average speeds around 47 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Metropolis
Place Metropolis
State/Province Illinois
Country US
Latitude 37.151166
Longitude -88.731998
GPS 37.151166° N, 88.731998° W
Local Time 3:41 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

Mound City
Place Mound City
State/Province Illinois
Country US
Latitude 37.085329
Longitude -89.162573
GPS 37.085329° N, 89.162573° W
Local Time 3:41 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Metropolis, Illinois to Mound City, Illinois covers 35.8 mi (57.6 km) in a west direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 43 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (35.0-38.3 miles / 56-62 km). The primary route shown here saves 2 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 47 mph (76 km/h).

Available Routes

Ohio River Scenic Byway
35.8 mi 43 minutes
Shortest
US-45 N and IL-37 S
38.3 mi 44 minutes
Ohio River Scenic Byway and IL-37 S/Ohio River Scenic Byway
35 mi 42 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.