Distance from Metropolis, Illinois to Simpson, Illinois

Metropolis Simpson
Total Distance
29.9 mi
(48.1 km)
Travel Time
34 minutes

The driving distance from Metropolis, Illinois to Simpson, Illinois is 29.9 mi (48.1 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 13.6 mi (21.9 km)

Estimated travel time by road is 34 minutes

We found 3 routes between Metropolis and Simpson.

Available Routes

Shortest
IL-145 N and IL-147 W
29.9 mi
48.1 km
35 minutes
IL-145 N
29.9 mi
48.1 km
34 minutes
Fastest
I-24 W
32.6 mi
52.5 km
34 minutes

Route Directions

29.9 mi
34 min

Route Directions

Get on I-24 W in Jefferson Precinct
4 mi
7 min
Follow I-24 W to IL-146 E in Vienna. Take exit 16 from I-24 W
20.9 mi
18 min
Follow IL-147 E to East St in Simpson
7.7 mi
9 min

Route Directions

Take IL-145 N and IL-147 W to East St in Simpson
29.8 mi
34 min
0 mi
0 min

Journey Details

Traveling from Metropolis, Illinois to Simpson, Illinois covers 29.9 miles (48 km) in a north direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 35 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (30-33 miles / 48-53 km). The primary route shown here saves no time compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views. During evening weekday travel, expect evening rush hour with average speeds around 50 mph (80 km/h) .

Journey Waypoints

Metropolis

Starting Point

Choat, Illinois

31 mi to destination

2 mi
Round Knob, Illinois

Traveled 8 mi from origin

1 mi
Big Bay, Illinois

Traveled 16 mi from origin

1 mi
Grantsburg, Illinois

Traveled 23 mi from origin

1 mi
Flatwoods, Illinois

Traveled 31 mi from origin

1 mi
Simpson

Destination