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Distance from Metropolis to Spencer Heights

Driving Distance
37.6 mi 60.5 km
Flying Distance
25.6 mi 41.2 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Metropolis, Illinois to Spencer Heights, Illinois is 37.6 mi (60.5 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 25.6 mi (41.2 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 3 min

The estimated travel time by road is 44 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 4:23 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:


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Place Spencer Heights
State/Province Illinois
Country US
Latitude 37.127273
Longitude -89.194798
GPS 37.127273° N, 89.194798° W
Local Time 4:23 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Metropolis, Illinois to Spencer Heights, Illinois covers 37.6 mi (60.5 km) in a west direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 44 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (34.3-44.9 miles / 55-72 km). The primary route shown here saves 12 minutes compared to alternatives.

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

Available Routes

US-45 N and IL-37 S
37.6 mi 44 minutes
Shortest
US-45 N
44.9 mi 53 minutes
Ohio River Scenic Byway and IL-37 S/Ohio River Scenic Byway
34.3 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.