Arthur, IL Road Trips
Sitting in the Midwest, Arthur, IL is a local road trip base with 8 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 151-mile quick runs to 215-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Arthur, IL head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
215.1 mi
Waukegan, IL
Quickest Drive
58m
Champaign, IL
Plan Around Arthur, IL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Arthur, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Arthur, IL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Arthur, IL
Driving from Arthur, IL
The typical drive from Arthur, IL covers about 180 miles and takes around 3h 48m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 215 miles (4h 19m), while the shortest is just 151 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Arthur, IL are Waukegan, IL (215.1 mi, 4h 19m), Chicago, IL (174 mi, 3h 25m), and Aurora, IL (150.6 mi, 3h 41m). 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 180-mile trip from Arthur, IL, budget about $27 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Arthur, IL and 5 routes heading into Arthur, IL, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 151 to 215 miles.
The longest mapped route from Arthur, IL covers 215 miles and takes approximately 4h 19m. Shorter options start at just 151 miles.
The average route from Arthur, IL runs about 180 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 48m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 180-mile trip from Arthur, IL costs roughly $27 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Arthur, IL include Waukegan, IL, Chicago, IL and Aurora, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Arthur, IL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
2,024
Median Income
$52,115
Median Home Value
$146,200
Median Age
47.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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