Distance from Simpson, Illinois to Mattoon, Kentucky
The driving distance from Simpson, Illinois to Mattoon, Kentucky is 77.8 mi (125.2 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 25.1 mi (40.4 km)
Estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 28 minutes
We found 3 routes between Simpson and Mattoon.
Available Routes
Route Directions
Take IL-145 N and IL-13 E to KY-109 S in Union County
Continue on KY-109 S to Crittenden County
Continue on State Hwy 654. Drive to Cain Rd
Route Directions
Get on I-24 E in Vienna from IL-147 W
Follow I-24 E to US-62 E/US-641 N in Lyon County. Take exit 40 from I-24 E
Follow US-641 N and US-60 E to Cain Rd in Crittenden County
Route Directions
Take IL-145 N to Eddyville Blacktop Rd in Eddyville No. 6 Precinct
Follow Eddyville Blacktop Rd to IL-146 E/Ohio River Scenic Byway in Golconda No. 2 Precinct
Follow IL-146 E/Ohio River Scenic Byway to Cave-In-Rock - Crittenden in Cave-In-Rock
Continue on Fords Ferry Rd. Take Mt Zion Church Rd and State Hwy 654 to Cain Rd
Journey Details
Traveling from Simpson, Illinois to Mattoon, Kentucky covers 55.4 miles (89 km) in a east direction. This secondary roads, moderate route typically takes 1 hour 31 minutes under normal conditions.
Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (55-98 miles / 89-158 km). The primary route shown here saves 7 minutes compared to alternatives.
The route features scenic views, toll sections. During morning weekend travel, expect typical weekend traffic patterns with average speeds around 40 mph (64 km/h) .
Journey Waypoints
Simpson
Starting Point
Mattoon
Destination
