Origin
Odin, IL
Afternoon in Odin on Thursday
Local time
1:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Odin, IL to Junction City, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
13m
Distance
7.4 mi
12 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 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Odin, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
The drive from Odin, IL to Junction City, IL covers 7.4 miles and takes about 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Poplar, County Road 180 E, North Mine Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.7 miles on Poplar. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 7.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 13m drive with frequent turns across 7.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Poplar is the longest continuous segment at about 2.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Laury Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Laury Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 50 / East Poplar Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (US 50; US 51 / North Mine Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Laury Street
Turn right onto Laury Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 50 / East Poplar Street
Turn left onto US 50 / East Poplar Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 50; US 51 / North Mine Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 50; US 51 / North Mine Street
Navigation decision point
4
6.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Brink Road
Turn right onto Brink Road
Navigation decision point
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
West 12th Street
Turn right onto West 12th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Poplar | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| County Road 180 E | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| North Mine Street | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| East Poplar Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Brink Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East 14th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| N Mine St | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Monroe Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Poplar
— 2.7 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Odin, IL and Junction City, IL.
1
Start on East Kirkwood Street
124 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Kirkwood Street
2
Turn right onto Laury Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Laury Street
3
Turn left onto US 50
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Poplar Street
4
Continue on US 50
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Poplar
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 50; US 51
443 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Mine Street
6
Continue on US 50; US 51
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
N Mine St
7
Continue on US 50; US 51
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Mine Street
8
Continue on US 51
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 180 E
9
Turn right onto Brink Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Brink Road
10
Continue on East 14th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 14th Street
11
Turn left onto Monroe Avenue
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Monroe Avenue
12
Turn right onto West 12th Street
293 ft
·
12 sec
·
West 12th Street
13
Arrive at destination
West 12th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.16 one way
$2.31 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.27 | $2.54 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.42 | $2.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.63 | $3.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 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 | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.65 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.47 |
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
Junction City, IL
Afternoon in Junction City on Thursday
Local time
1:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
13m 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 Odin, IL to Junction City, IL covers 7.4 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Poplar, County Road 180 E, North Mine Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.7 miles from Odin, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.16 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.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Laury Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 50 / East Poplar Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (US 50; US 51 / North Mine Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Odin, IL to Junction City, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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