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Distance from Saunders , Illinois to Mechanicsburg , Illinois

Driving Distance
8.6 mi 13.9 km
Flying Distance
5.6 mi 9.0 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Saunders, Illinois to Mechanicsburg, Illinois is 8.6 mi (13.9 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 5.6 mi (9.0 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 1 min (assuming average flight speed of 500 mph)

The estimated travel time by road is 11 minutes

Traveling secondary roads, short in a southwest direction. Average speeds around 40 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Saunders
State/Province Illinois
Country US
Latitude 39.851989
Longitude -89.30731
GPS 39.851989° N, 89.30731° W
Local Time 5:45 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

Mechanicsburg
Place Mechanicsburg
State/Province Illinois
Country US
Latitude 39.809491
Longitude -89.397312
GPS 39.809491° N, 89.397312° W
Local Time 5:45 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Saunders, Illinois to Mechanicsburg, Illinois covers 8.6 mi (13.9 km) in a southwest direction. This secondary roads, short route typically takes 11 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (7.7-8.6 miles / 12-14 km). The primary route shown here saves 18 seconds compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 40 mph (64 km/h).

Available Routes

Old Rte 36 and Buffalo Mechanicsburg Rd
8.6 mi 11 minutes
Shortest
Old Rte 36, Lanesville Rd and Mechanicsburg Illiopolis Rd/Mech-Illiop Rd
7.7 mi 11 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.