Origin
Flora, IL
Late night in Flora on Friday
Local time
5:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flora, IL to Clay City, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11m
Distance
8.9 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 11m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Flora, IL
Adrien Olichon
Clay City, IL
Tahir Xəlfə
Trip Overview
The drive from Flora, IL to Clay City, IL covers 8.9 miles and takes about 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 45, South Main Street, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.5 miles on US 45. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 11m. Total distance: 8.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 11m highway drive covering 8.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 45 and South Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 7.5 miles on US 45.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 45 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 45 and South Main Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Flora, IL to Clay City, IL is easy. At 11m with 84% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
8.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 45 | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North State Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East North Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 45
— 7.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flora, IL and Clay City, IL.
1
Start on East North Avenue
117 ft
·
5 sec
·
East North Avenue
2
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
3
Continue on North State Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
North State Street
4
Turn right onto US 45; US 50
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
US 45; US 50
5
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
6
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.39 one way
$2.78 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.53 | $3.06 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.71 | $3.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.97 | $3.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Clay City, IL
Late night in Clay City on Friday
Local time
5:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
17 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
11m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Flora, IL to Clay City, IL covers 8.9 miles and takes about 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 45, South Main Street, North Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.4 miles from Flora, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.39 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Flora, IL to Clay City, IL is easy. At 11m with 84% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Flora, IL to Clay City, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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