Arnold to Mount Vernon, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

80.3 miles 129.2 km · straight line
100.4 miles estimated 161.5 km · driving distance
2h 1min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
95° E bearing direction

How far is Arnold from Mount Vernon, Illinois?

The distance from Arnold to Mount Vernon, Illinois is 80.3 miles (129.2 km) as the crow flies. Mount Vernon, Illinois is located E of Arnold. By car, the driving distance is approximately 100.4 miles, taking about 2h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States — Arnold in Missouri and Mount Vernon, Illinois in Illinois.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Arnold and Mount Vernon, Illinois. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Arnold to Mount Vernon, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 1min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 25min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 55min $12–$35* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arnold & Mount Vernon, Illinois

Quick Facts

Arnold
38.43°N, 90.38°W
America/Chicago
184m elevation
Mount Vernon, Illinois
38.32°N, 88.90°W
America/Chicago
156m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 27 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 310.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients