How far is it from Bath, IL, to Carthage, IL, ?

The distance between Bath, IL, and Carthage, IL, is 74 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Bath, IL, to Carthage, IL, ?

The drive from Bath, IL, to Carthage, IL, takes approximately 1 h 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Bath, IL, to Carthage, IL, ?

The fastest route from Bath, IL, to Carthage, IL, covers 74 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 50 min.

Which direction is Carthage, IL from Bath, IL?

Carthage, IL lies roughly to the west of Bath, IL.

Which roads does the route from Bath, IL to Carthage, IL follow?

The drive from Bath, IL to Carthage, IL mainly follows US 136.

Which towns do you pass between Bath, IL and Carthage, IL?

Towns on the route from Bath, IL to Carthage, IL include Havana, Lewistown, Bushnell, Macomb.

Are there charging stations between Bath, IL and Carthage, IL?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Bath, IL to Carthage, IL, including K07 Kunes Auto Group of Macomb (150 kW); Prairie Winds Motel (150 kW); Red Lion Motor Lodge (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 4.

Bath, IL Carthage, IL

Distance: 74 miDuration: 1 h 50 min

Driving from Bath, IL to Carthage, IL takes about 1 h 50 min via US 136. The distance is 74 mi. The straight-line distance is 55 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Bentley, IL. Driving directions

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Driving directions19 · 74 mi

1 Depart left onto East 1st Street 113 yd
2 Turn right onto Oak Street 8 mi
3 Continue straight onto South Water Street 1 mi
4 Turn left onto West Dearborn Street 5 mi
5 Continue straight 3 mi
6 Continue right 3 mi
7 Continue left 14 mi
8 Continue straight onto North Broadway Street 6 mi
9 Turn straight 3 mi
10 Turn left onto North 1200th Road 6 mi
11 Continue straight onto East Jackson Street 3 mi
12 Turn right onto East Side Square 48 yd
13 Continue slightly left onto North Side Square 1 mi

14 Turn right onto West Jackson Street 3 mi
15 Continue straight 8 mi
16 Turn right onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway 14 mi
17 Take exit slightly right 2 mi
18 Turn left onto North 1st Street 1 mi
19 Arrive right onto North 1st Street

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The return trip from Carthage, IL to Bath, IL covers roughly the same distance, 74 mi.

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Charging points along the way

4 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 37 mi

K07 Kunes Auto Group of MacombCCS, Type1 · 3200 E Jackson Rd, Macomb, IL, 61455150 kW
Prairie Winds MotelCCS · 1764 US Highway 136, Carthage, IL, 62321150 kW
Red Lion Motor LodgeCCS · 1020 E Laurel Ave, Havana, IL, 62644150 kW
First Presbyterian ChurchNEMA, Type1 · 400 E Carroll St, Macomb, IL, 614557.2 kW

EV Charging Stations

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Carthage, IL → Biggsville, IL45 mi · 1 h 15 min Carthage, IL → Bentley, IL7 mi · 10 min Carthage, IL → Basco, IL12 mi · 20 min Carthage, IL → Hamilton, IL14 mi · 20 min Carthage, IL → West Point, IL16 mi · 25 min Carthage, IL → Ferris, IL6 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 5, 2026.

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How far is it from Bath, IL, {fromState} to Carthage, IL, {toState}?: The distance between Bath, IL, {fromState} and Carthage, IL, {toState} is 74 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bath, IL, {fromState} to Carthage, IL, {toState}?: The drive from Bath, IL, {fromState} to Carthage, IL, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Bath, IL, {fromState} to Carthage, IL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Bath, IL, {fromState} to Carthage, IL, {toState} covers 74 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 50 min.
Which direction is Carthage, IL from Bath, IL?: Carthage, IL lies roughly to the west of Bath, IL.
Which roads does the route from Bath, IL to Carthage, IL follow?: The drive from Bath, IL to Carthage, IL mainly follows US 136.
Which towns do you pass between Bath, IL and Carthage, IL?: Towns on the route from Bath, IL to Carthage, IL include Havana, Lewistown, Bushnell, Macomb.
Are there charging stations between Bath, IL and Carthage, IL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Bath, IL to Carthage, IL, including K07 Kunes Auto Group of Macomb (150 kW); Prairie Winds Motel (150 kW); Red Lion Motor Lodge (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 4.

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