Charleston, Illinois to Ennis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

684 miles 1100.8 km · straight line
820.8 miles estimated 1321 km · driving distance
16h 31min estimated drive time
$79 - $97 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
226° SW bearing direction

How far is Charleston, Illinois from Ennis?

The distance from Charleston, Illinois to Ennis is 684 miles (1100.8 km) as the crow flies. Ennis is located SW of Charleston, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 820.8 miles, taking about 16h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, Illinois in Illinois and Ennis in Texas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charleston, Illinois and Ennis. 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 Ennis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 31min $79 - $97 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 49min $66–$123* Budget
Train ~21h 28min $98–$287* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, Illinois & Ennis

Quick Facts

Charleston, Illinois
39.50°N, 88.18°W
America/Chicago
204m elevation
Ennis
32.33°N, 96.63°W
America/Chicago
164m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 228 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients