Origin
Clay City, IL
Late night in Clay City on Sunday
Local time
5:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clay City, IL to Louisville, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
15.7 mi
25 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clay City, IL
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Louisville, IL
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Trip Overview
Clay City, IL to Louisville, IL is 15.7 miles and takes about 20 minutes via US 50, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, straightforward drive stays within the Midwest and the state of Illinois, making it a simple hop between two local communities. It’s a practical option if you need to get from one point to the other without a significant time commitment. Given its brevity, you'll likely find it to be a very manageable trip, perfect for a quick errand or connecting to another journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 50 | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| County Road 925 E | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Chestnut Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 50
— 8.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clay City, IL and Louisville, IL.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 50
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
US 50
3
Turn right onto US 45
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road 925 E
4
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Chestnut Street
5
Arrive at destination
Chestnut Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 15.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 50
Turn right onto US 50
Navigation decision point
3
9.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 45 / County Road 925 E
Turn right onto US 45 / County Road 925 E
Navigation decision point
4
15.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Chestnut Street
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.45 one way
$4.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Louisville, IL
Late night in Louisville on Sunday
Local time
5:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a mixed profile, with 54% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a significant portion of the 15.7 miles on US 50, including an uninterrupted stretch of 8.5 miles. The route also incorporates some local roads, specifically County Road 925 E and South Main Street, suggesting a transition from more open highway driving to more localized travel as you approach your destination. Expect a straightforward driving experience that balances faster-paced highway segments with quieter, community-focused roads.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.5 mi on US 50.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near US 50.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Clay City, IL to Louisville, IL is easy. At 20m with 54% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 50): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles (US 45 / County Road 925 E): Navigation decision point; at 15.3 miles (Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Louisville, IL
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Clay County Jail — prison in Louisville, United States of America
- • Clay County Courthouse — historic courthouse in Louisville, Illinois, USA
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 15.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.5 miles on US 50. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 50): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles (US 45 / County Road 925 E): Navigation decision point; at 15.3 miles (Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Louisville, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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