Charleston, Illinois to Crawfordsville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

78.7 miles 126.7 km · straight line
98.4 miles estimated 158.4 km · driving distance
1h 59min estimated drive time
$9 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
61° ENE bearing direction

How far is Charleston, Illinois from Crawfordsville?

The distance from Charleston, Illinois to Crawfordsville is 78.7 miles (126.7 km) as the crow flies. Crawfordsville is located ENE of Charleston, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 98.4 miles, taking about 1h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, Illinois in Illinois and Crawfordsville in Indiana.

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 Charleston, Illinois and Crawfordsville. 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 Charleston, Illinois to Crawfordsville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 59min $9 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 23min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 53min $12–$34* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, Illinois & Crawfordsville

Quick Facts

Charleston, Illinois
39.50°N, 88.18°W
America/Chicago
204m elevation
Crawfordsville
40.04°N, 86.87°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
242m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 26 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 316.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients