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

The distance between Niantic, IL, and Downs, IL, is 58 mi by road.

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

The drive from Niantic, IL, to Downs, IL, takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Niantic, IL, to Downs, IL, covers 58 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.

Which direction is Downs, IL from Niantic, IL?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Niantic, IL to Downs, IL, including Pilot Travel Center 368 (350 kW); Walmart 3459 (Bloomington, IL) (350 kW); Meijer - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 44.

Niantic, IL Downs, IL

Distance: 58 miDuration: 1 h 20 min

Driving from Niantic, IL to Downs, IL takes about 1 h 20 min via US 51. The distance is 58 mi. The straight-line distance is 41 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Harristown, IL, Decatur, IL, Clinton, IL, Wapella, IL. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 58 mi

1 Depart right onto North Street 70 yd
2 Continue right onto East Street 123 yd
3 Turn left onto East Lewis Street 1 mi
4 At end of road, turn right onto Illinois Street 72 yd
5 Continue straight onto South Illinois Road 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Niantic Road 1 mi
7 Turn left onto West Eldorado Street 1 mi
8 Turn right onto South Four Bridges Road 1 mi

9 Take ramp left 1 mi
10 Merge slightly left 12 mi
11 Continue straight 2 mi
12 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
13 Continue straight 35 mi
14 Turn right onto East 700 North Road 7 mi
15 Turn left 1 mi
16 Merge slightly left 1 mi
17 Arrive right

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The return trip from Downs, IL to Niantic, IL covers roughly the same distance, 58 mi.

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Charging points along the way

44 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
Meijer - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 1900 East College Avenue, Normal, IL, 61761250 kW
Barker Motor CoCCS · 2030 IRELAND GROVE RD, BLOOMINGTON, IL, 61704150 kW
Casey's #3538 - Le RoyCCS · 417 S Chestnut St, Le Roy, IL, 61752150 kW

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Downs, IL → Kenney, IL34 mi · 45 min Downs, IL → Goodfield, IL31 mi · 35 min Downs, IL → Normal, IL18 mi · 25 min Downs, IL → Kappa, IL26 mi · 30 min Downs, IL → Heyworth, IL16 mi · 20 min Downs, IL → Bloomington, IL10 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 2, 2026.

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How far is it from Niantic, IL, {fromState} to Downs, IL, {toState}?: The distance between Niantic, IL, {fromState} and Downs, IL, {toState} is 58 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Niantic, IL, {fromState} to Downs, IL, {toState}?: The drive from Niantic, IL, {fromState} to Downs, IL, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Niantic, IL, {fromState} to Downs, IL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Niantic, IL, {fromState} to Downs, IL, {toState} covers 58 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.
Which direction is Downs, IL from Niantic, IL?: Downs, IL lies roughly to the north of Niantic, IL.
Which roads does the route from Niantic, IL to Downs, IL follow?: The drive from Niantic, IL to Downs, IL mainly follows US 51.
Which towns do you pass between Niantic, IL and Downs, IL?: Towns on the route from Niantic, IL to Downs, IL include Macon, Decatur, Clinton, Heyworth, Bloomington.
Are there charging stations between Niantic, IL and Downs, IL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Niantic, IL to Downs, IL, including Pilot Travel Center 368 (350 kW); Walmart 3459 (Bloomington, IL) (350 kW); Meijer - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 44.

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