Albion, IL Road Trips
Sitting in the Midwest, Albion, IL is a local road trip base with 10 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 270 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Albion, IL head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
10
Longest Drive
309.5 mi
Waukegan, IL
Quickest Drive
4h 35m
Peoria, IL
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Continue From Albion, IL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Albion, IL
Albion, IL to Waukegan, IL
Albion, IL to Elgin, IL
Albion, IL to Des Plaines, IL
Albion, IL to Evanston, IL
Albion, IL to Aurora, IL
Albion, IL to Chicago, IL
Albion, IL to Berwyn, IL
Albion, IL to Markham, IL
Albion, IL to Joliet, IL
Albion, IL to Peoria, IL
Driving from Albion, IL
On average, trips departing from Albion, IL run 270 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 36m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 310 miles (6h 25m), while the shortest is just 223 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Albion, IL include Waukegan, IL (309.5 mi, 6h 25m), Elgin, IL (296.3 mi, 6h 11m), Des Plaines, IL (285.8 mi, 5h 52m), Evanston, IL (281.5 mi, 5h 53m), and Aurora, IL (270 mi, 5h 51m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IL currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 270-mile trip from Albion, IL, budget about $40 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 10 mapped routes leaving Albion, IL and 0 routes heading into Albion, IL, covering 10 total connections. Distances range from 223 to 310 miles.
The longest mapped route from Albion, IL covers 310 miles and takes approximately 6h 25m. Shorter options start at just 223 miles.
The average route from Albion, IL runs about 270 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 36m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 270-mile trip from Albion, IL costs roughly $40 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Albion, IL include Waukegan, IL, Elgin, IL, Des Plaines, IL and Evanston, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Albion, IL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
2,107
Median Income
$56,172
Median Home Value
$93,000
Median Age
39.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Albion, IL at a Glance
Founded
1816
Elevation
525 ft
Area
2 mi²
Notable People from Albion, IL
A sampling of people born in Albion, IL.
B. O. Flower
1858–1918
American journalist (1858-1918)
City data from Wikidata (Q291321), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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