Origin
Clay City, IL
Afternoon in Clay City on Sunday
Local time
4:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clay City, IL to Oskaloosa, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
24.5 mi
39 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clay City, IL
Tahir Xəlfə
Oskaloosa, IL
Mike Tyurin
Trip Overview
Clay City, IL to Oskaloosa, IL is 24.5 miles and takes about 39m via US 50, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest, connecting two points in Illinois. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on the highway, making it a simple option for connecting these two communities. Given its brief length, you'll have plenty of time to make the trip and still have most of your day ahead of you.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 50 | 16 mi | 18m |
| Xenia Iola Road | 7.2 mi | 17m |
| Oskaloosa Road | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 50
— 16 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clay City, IL and Oskaloosa, IL.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 50
16 mi
·
18 min
·
US 50
3
Turn right onto Xenia Iola Road
7.2 mi
·
17 min
·
Xenia Iola Road
4
Turn left onto Oskaloosa Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Oskaloosa Road
5
Arrive at destination
Oskaloosa Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 23.8 — 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
16.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Xenia Iola Road
Turn right onto Xenia Iola Road
Navigation decision point
3
23.8 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Oskaloosa Road
Turn left onto Oskaloosa Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.74 one way
$7.48 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $4.12 | $8.23 |
| premium | $4.81 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $3.62 | $7.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Oskaloosa, IL
Afternoon in Oskaloosa on Sunday
Local time
4:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°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
18 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
39m 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 route is primarily highway driving, with 66% of the 24.5 miles on higher-speed roads. You'll experience about 16 miles on US 50 before transitioning to more rural surface roads like Xenia Iola Road and Oskaloosa Road. Expect a comfortable cruising pace for most of the drive, with a clear shift from highway speeds to local road speeds as you approach Oskaloosa.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16 mi on US 50.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 50 and Xenia Iola Road. 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 Oskaloosa, IL is easy. At 39m with 66% 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 16.7 miles (Xenia Iola Road): Navigation decision point; at 23.8 miles (Oskaloosa Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 24.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16 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 16.7 miles (Xenia Iola Road): Navigation decision point; at 23.8 miles (Oskaloosa Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oskaloosa, 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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