Athens, Ohio to Jacksonville, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Athens, Ohio from Jacksonville, Illinois?

The distance from Athens, Ohio to Jacksonville, Illinois is 433.9 miles (698.3 km) as the crow flies. Jacksonville, Illinois is located W of Athens, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 520.7 miles, taking about 10h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Athens, Ohio in Ohio and Jacksonville, Illinois in Illinois.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Athens, Ohio and Jacksonville, 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.