How far is it from Ruma, IL, to New Athens, IL, ?

The distance between Ruma, IL, and New Athens, IL, is 21 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Ruma, IL, to New Athens, IL, ?

The drive from Ruma, IL, to New Athens, IL, takes approximately 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Ruma, IL, to New Athens, IL, ?

The fastest route from Ruma, IL, to New Athens, IL, covers 21 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.

Which direction is New Athens, IL from Ruma, IL?

New Athens, IL lies roughly to the north-east of Ruma, IL.

Are there charging stations between Ruma, IL and New Athens, IL?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Ruma, IL to New Athens, IL, including Smithon Liqour (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 1.

Ruma, IL New Athens, IL

Distance: 21 miDuration: 35 min

Driving from Ruma, IL to New Athens, IL takes about 35 min via IL 159. The distance is 21 mi. The straight-line distance is 15 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions11 · 21 mi

1 Depart right 1 mi
2 Merge slightly right onto Main Street 7 mi
3 Continue straight 7 mi
4 Turn right 5 mi
5 Turn right 2 mi
6 Turn left onto White Cabin Lodge Road 173 yd
7 Continue straight onto South Van Buren Street 1 mi
8 Turn right onto South Benton Street 110 yd

9 Turn right onto Spotsylvania Street 1 mi
10 Turn left onto South East Street 26 yd
11 Arrive onto South East Street

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The return trip from New Athens, IL to Ruma, IL covers roughly the same distance, 21 mi.

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1 chargers

Smithon LiqourCCS · 408 N Main St, Pekin, IL, 62285150 kW

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New Athens, IL → Red Bud, IL16 mi · 30 min New Athens, IL → Hartford, IL46 mi · 1 h 5 min New Athens, IL → Hazelwood, MO50 mi · 1 h 15 min New Athens, IL → Alhambra, IL52 mi · 1 h 20 min New Athens, IL → Coulterville, IL19 mi · 35 min New Athens, IL → St. Ann, MO48 mi · 1 h 10 min

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How far is it from Ruma, IL, {fromState} to New Athens, IL, {toState}?: The distance between Ruma, IL, {fromState} and New Athens, IL, {toState} is 21 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Ruma, IL, {fromState} to New Athens, IL, {toState}?: The drive from Ruma, IL, {fromState} to New Athens, IL, {toState} takes approximately 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Ruma, IL, {fromState} to New Athens, IL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Ruma, IL, {fromState} to New Athens, IL, {toState} covers 21 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.
Which direction is New Athens, IL from Ruma, IL?: New Athens, IL lies roughly to the north-east of Ruma, IL.
Are there charging stations between Ruma, IL and New Athens, IL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Ruma, IL to New Athens, IL, including Smithon Liqour (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 1.

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