Atkinson, IL Road Trips
With 2 routes heading out and 4 heading in, Atkinson, IL works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 113-mile quick runs to 165-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Atkinson, IL head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
164.5 mi
Champaign, IL
Quickest Drive
1h 39m
Peoria, IL
Plan Around Atkinson, IL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Atkinson, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Atkinson, IL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Atkinson, IL
Driving from Atkinson, IL
On average, trips departing from Atkinson, IL run 139 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 45m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 165 miles (3h 4m), while the shortest is just 113 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Atkinson, IL most often head toward Champaign, IL (164.5 mi, 3h 4m) and Naperville, IL (112.6 mi, 2h 26m). 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 139-mile trip from Atkinson, IL, budget about $21 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Atkinson, IL and 4 routes heading into Atkinson, IL, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 113 to 165 miles.
The longest mapped route from Atkinson, IL covers 165 miles and takes approximately 3h 4m. Shorter options start at just 113 miles.
The average route from Atkinson, IL runs about 139 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 45m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 139-mile trip from Atkinson, IL costs roughly $21 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Atkinson, IL include Champaign, IL and Naperville, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Atkinson, IL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
988
Median Income
$53,712
Median Home Value
$116,900
Median Age
45.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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