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Distance from Sycamore to Metropolis

Driving Distance
252 mi 405.5 km
Flying Distance
198.5 mi 319.5 km
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Route Information

The driving distance from Sycamore, Missouri to Metropolis, Illinois is 252 mi (405.5 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 198.5 mi (319.5 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 24 min

The estimated travel time by road is 4 hours 8 minutes

Traveling highway, long-distance in a east direction. Average speeds around 59 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Sycamore
State/Province Missouri
Country US
Latitude 36.703394
Longitude -92.274326
GPS 36.703394° N, 92.274326° W
Local Time 11:22 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

Metropolis
Place Metropolis
State/Province Illinois
Country US
Latitude 37.151166
Longitude -88.731998
GPS 37.151166° N, 88.731998° W
Local Time 11:22 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Sycamore, Missouri to Metropolis, Illinois covers 252 mi (405.5 km) in a east direction. This highway, long-distance route typically takes 4 hours 8 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (246.1-252.0 miles / 396-405 km).

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 59 mph (95 km/h).

Available Routes

US-60 E
252 mi 4 hours 8 minutes
Shortest Fastest
MO-142 E and US-60 E
246.1 mi 4 hours 17 minutes

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.