Distance from Simpson, Illinois to Metropolis, Illinois

Simpson Metropolis
Total Distance
32.7 mi
(52.7 km)
Travel Time
34 minutes

The driving distance from Simpson, Illinois to Metropolis, Illinois is 32.7 mi (52.7 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 Simpson and Metropolis.

Available Routes

Shortest
IL-145 S
29.9 mi
48.1 km
34 minutes
US-45 S
30.7 mi
49.3 km
36 minutes
Fastest
I-24 E
32.7 mi
52.7 km
34 minutes

Route Directions

Get on I-24 E in Vienna from IL-147 W
8.3 mi
10 min
Follow I-24 E to US-45 N/E 5th St/Ohio River Scenic Byway in Metropolis. Take exit 37 from I-24 E
21 mi
18 min
Drive to W 5th St in Metropolis No. 2 Precinct
3.4 mi
5 min

Route Directions

Take IL-147 W to US-45 S/N 1st St in Vienna
9.1 mi
11 min
Follow US-45 S to W 5th St in Metropolis
21.5 mi
24 min
0 mi
0 min

Route Directions

29.9 mi
34 min

Journey Details

Traveling from Simpson, Illinois to Metropolis, Illinois covers 29.9 miles (48 km) in a south direction. This highway, moderate route typically takes 34 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (30-33 miles / 48-53 km). The primary route shown here saves 3 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views. During night weekend travel, expect typical weekend traffic patterns with average speeds around 56 mph (90 km/h) .

Journey Waypoints

Simpson

Starting Point

Flatwoods, Illinois

31 mi to destination

1 mi
Grantsburg, Illinois

Traveled 8 mi from origin

0 mi
Big Bay, Illinois

Traveled 16 mi from origin

1 mi
Round Knob, Illinois

Traveled 23 mi from origin

1 mi
Choat, Illinois

Traveled 31 mi from origin

2 mi
Metropolis

Destination