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

The distance between Downs, IL, and Niantic, IL, is 60 mi by road.

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

The drive from Downs, IL, to Niantic, IL, takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Downs, IL, to Niantic, IL, covers 60 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.

Which direction is Niantic, IL from Downs, IL?

Niantic, IL lies roughly to the south of Downs, IL.

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

The drive from Downs, IL to Niantic, IL mainly follows US 51.

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

Towns on the route from Downs, IL to Niantic, IL include Bloomington, Heyworth, Clinton, Decatur, Macon.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Downs, IL to Niantic, IL, including Pilot Travel Center 368 (350 kW); Walmart 3459 (Bloomington, IL) (350 kW); Circle K - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 53.

Downs, IL Niantic, IL

Distance: 60 miDuration: 1 h 15 min

Driving from Downs, IL to Niantic, IL takes about 1 h 15 min via US 51. The distance is 60 mi. The straight-line distance is 41 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Wapella, IL, Clinton, IL, Decatur, IL, Harristown, IL. Driving directions

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Driving directions15 · 60 mi

1 Depart right 6 mi
2 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
3 Merge left onto South Main Street 15 mi
4 Continue straight onto North Walnut Street 23 mi
5 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
6 Merge slightly left 13 mi
7 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
8 Turn right onto South Four Bridges Road 1 mi

9 Turn left onto West Eldorado Street 1 mi
10 Turn right onto Niantic Road 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto South Illinois Road 1 mi
12 Turn left onto East Lewis Street 1 mi
13 Turn right onto East Street 123 yd
14 Continue left onto North Street 70 yd
15 Arrive left onto North Street

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The return trip from Niantic, IL to Downs, IL covers roughly the same distance, 60 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

53 chargers

Pilot Travel Center 368CCS · 4030 East Boyd Road, Decatur, IL, 62521350 kW
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

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Niantic, IL → Long Creek, IL21 mi · 35 min Niantic, IL → Mount Auburn, IL14 mi · 25 min Niantic, IL → Mount Zion, IL20 mi · 30 min Niantic, IL → Weldon, IL38 mi · 55 min Niantic, IL → Auburn, IL49 mi · 1 h Niantic, IL → Wenonah, IL51 mi · 1 h 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 6, 2026.

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How far is it from Downs, IL, {fromState} to Niantic, IL, {toState}?: The distance between Downs, IL, {fromState} and Niantic, IL, {toState} is 60 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Downs, IL, {fromState} to Niantic, IL, {toState}?: The drive from Downs, IL, {fromState} to Niantic, IL, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Downs, IL, {fromState} to Niantic, IL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Downs, IL, {fromState} to Niantic, IL, {toState} covers 60 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.
Which direction is Niantic, IL from Downs, IL?: Niantic, IL lies roughly to the south of Downs, IL.
Which roads does the route from Downs, IL to Niantic, IL follow?: The drive from Downs, IL to Niantic, IL mainly follows US 51.
Which towns do you pass between Downs, IL and Niantic, IL?: Towns on the route from Downs, IL to Niantic, IL include Bloomington, Heyworth, Clinton, Decatur, Macon.
Are there charging stations between Downs, IL and Niantic, IL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Downs, IL to Niantic, IL, including Pilot Travel Center 368 (350 kW); Walmart 3459 (Bloomington, IL) (350 kW); Circle K - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 53.

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