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

The distance between Bath, IL, and Payson, IL, is 100 mi by road.

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

The drive from Bath, IL, to Payson, IL, takes approximately 2 h 20 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Bath, IL, to Payson, IL, covers 100 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 20 min.

Which direction is Payson, IL from Bath, IL?

Payson, IL lies roughly to the south-west of Bath, IL.

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

The drive from Bath, IL to Payson, IL mainly follows IL 78, I 72. The longest single stretch is 36 mi on I 72.

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

Towns on the route from Bath, IL to Payson, IL include Virginia, Beardstown, Pittsfield, Barry.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Bath, IL to Payson, IL, including Red Lion Motor Lodge (150 kW); John Woods Community College (50 kW); Blessing Health Center (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 4.

Bath, IL Payson, IL

Distance: 100 miDuration: 2 h 20 min

Driving from Bath, IL to Payson, IL takes about 2 h 20 min via I 72; US 36. The distance is 100 mi. The straight-line distance is 64 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in South Jacksonville, IL, Lynnville, IL. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 100 mi

1 Depart left onto East 1st Street 113 yd
2 Turn left onto Oak Street 2 mi
3 Continue straight onto North County Road 1040 East 7 mi
4 Continue straight onto N County Road 1040 E 11 mi
5 Turn slightly right 40 yd
6 Turn right 14 mi
7 Turn sharp left 15 mi
8 Turn right onto Illinois Route 100 6 mi

9 Turn straight onto Illinois Route 100 6 mi
10 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
11 Merge slightly left 36 mi
12 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
13 Turn right onto Illinois Route 96 3 mi
14 Continue straight onto South Avenue 2 mi
15 Continue straight onto South Foster Avenue 2 mi
16 Continue straight onto East State Street 3 mi
17 Arrive left onto West State Street

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The return trip from Payson, IL to Bath, IL covers roughly the same distance, 100 mi.

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Charging points along the way

4 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 70 mi

Red Lion Motor LodgeCCS · 1020 E Laurel Ave, Havana, IL, 62644150 kW
John Woods Community CollegeCCS · 1301 South 48th Street, Quincy, IL, 6230550 kW
Blessing Health CenterType1 · 4800 Maine St., Quincy, IL, 623017.2 kW
Illini Community HospitalType1 · 640 West Washington, Pittsfield, IL, 623637.2 kW

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Payson, IL → Loraine, IL28 mi · 40 min Payson, IL → Paynesville, MO54 mi · 1 h 30 min Payson, IL → Ursa, IL24 mi · 40 min Payson, IL → La Grange, MO30 mi · 50 min Payson, IL → Winchester, IL55 mi · 1 h 10 min Payson, IL → Columbus, IL24 mi · 40 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Bath, IL, {fromState} to Payson, IL, {toState}?: The distance between Bath, IL, {fromState} and Payson, IL, {toState} is 100 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bath, IL, {fromState} to Payson, IL, {toState}?: The drive from Bath, IL, {fromState} to Payson, IL, {toState} takes approximately 2 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Bath, IL, {fromState} to Payson, IL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Bath, IL, {fromState} to Payson, IL, {toState} covers 100 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 20 min.
Which direction is Payson, IL from Bath, IL?: Payson, IL lies roughly to the south-west of Bath, IL.
Which roads does the route from Bath, IL to Payson, IL follow?: The drive from Bath, IL to Payson, IL mainly follows IL 78, I 72. The longest single stretch is 36 mi on I 72.
Which towns do you pass between Bath, IL and Payson, IL?: Towns on the route from Bath, IL to Payson, IL include Virginia, Beardstown, Pittsfield, Barry.
Are there charging stations between Bath, IL and Payson, IL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Bath, IL to Payson, IL, including Red Lion Motor Lodge (150 kW); John Woods Community College (50 kW); Blessing Health Center (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 4.

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