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About Dowell, IL

Dowell is a small Jackson County community of about 300 people in southern Illinois, reachable via I-57 Exit 40. The town sits between Carbondale (15 miles east) and Murphysboro (10 miles northeast) on local roads connecting to State Route 13. Most long-distance travelers use I-57 for trips to St. Louis or Memphis. The area features several small creek crossings that flow toward the Big Muddy River.

Where is Dowell, IL on the map?

Dowell, IL is in United States, at 37.940, -89.239 - about 8 km south of Du Quoin, IL.

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What is the closest airport to Dowell, IL?

The closest airport to Dowell, IL is Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois, 41 km (about 41 min by car).

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