How far is it from Downs, IL, to Lacon, IL, ?

The distance between Downs, IL, and Lacon, IL, is 70 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Downs, IL, to Lacon, IL, ?

The drive from Downs, IL, to Lacon, IL, takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Downs, IL, to Lacon, IL, ?

The fastest route from Downs, IL, to Lacon, IL, covers 70 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.

Which direction is Lacon, IL from Downs, IL?

Lacon, IL lies roughly to the north-west of Downs, IL.

Which roads does the route from Downs, IL to Lacon, IL follow?

The drive from Downs, IL to Lacon, IL mainly follows US 51, IL 17. The longest single stretch is 36 mi on US 51.

Which towns do you pass between Downs, IL and Lacon, IL?

Towns on the route from Downs, IL to Lacon, IL include Bloomington, Hudson, El Paso, Henry.

Are there charging stations between Downs, IL and Lacon, IL?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Downs, IL to Lacon, IL, including Walmart 3459 (Bloomington, IL) (350 kW); Circle K - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Meijer - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 45.

Downs, IL Lacon, IL

Distance: 70 miDuration: 1 h 25 min

Driving from Downs, IL to Lacon, IL takes about 1 h 25 min via US 51. The distance is 70 mi. The straight-line distance is 51 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Bloomington, IL, Carlock, IL, Normal, IL, Eureka, IL, Metamora, IL. Driving directions

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Driving directions10 · 70 mi

1 Depart right 14 mi
2 Continue straight 1 mi
3 Take exit slightly right 36 mi
4 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
5 Turn left 46 yd
6 Turn straight onto 700 North Road 16 mi
7 Continue straight onto 5th Street 3 mi
8 Turn left onto South High Street 1 mi

9 Turn right onto 3rd Street 56 yd
10 Arrive right onto 3rd Street

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The return trip from Lacon, IL to Downs, IL covers roughly the same distance, 70 mi.

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Charging points along the way

45 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 40 mi

Walmart 3459 (Bloomington, IL)CCS, CHAdeMO · 2225 W Market St, Bloomington, IL, 61705350 kW
Circle K - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 610 West Raab Rd, Normal, IL, 61761250 kW
Meijer - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 1900 East College Avenue, Normal, IL, 61761250 kW
Normal, ILCCS, Tesla · 1750 Bradford Ln, Normal, IL, 61761200 kW
Barker Motor CoCCS · 2030 IRELAND GROVE RD, BLOOMINGTON, IL, 61704150 kW

EV Charging Stations

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Lacon, IL → Princeton, IL31 mi · 45 min Lacon, IL → Hopewell, IL6 mi · 15 min Lacon, IL → Henry, IL10 mi · 15 min Lacon, IL → Varna, IL11 mi · 20 min Lacon, IL → Chillicothe, IL12 mi · 20 min Lacon, IL → La Rose, IL13 mi · 25 min

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

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How far is it from Downs, IL, {fromState} to Lacon, IL, {toState}?: The distance between Downs, IL, {fromState} and Lacon, IL, {toState} is 70 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Downs, IL, {fromState} to Lacon, IL, {toState}?: The drive from Downs, IL, {fromState} to Lacon, IL, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Downs, IL, {fromState} to Lacon, IL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Downs, IL, {fromState} to Lacon, IL, {toState} covers 70 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.
Which direction is Lacon, IL from Downs, IL?: Lacon, IL lies roughly to the north-west of Downs, IL.
Which roads does the route from Downs, IL to Lacon, IL follow?: The drive from Downs, IL to Lacon, IL mainly follows US 51, IL 17. The longest single stretch is 36 mi on US 51.
Which towns do you pass between Downs, IL and Lacon, IL?: Towns on the route from Downs, IL to Lacon, IL include Bloomington, Hudson, El Paso, Henry.
Are there charging stations between Downs, IL and Lacon, IL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Downs, IL to Lacon, IL, including Walmart 3459 (Bloomington, IL) (350 kW); Circle K - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Meijer - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 45.

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