Aviston, IL Road Trips
Aviston, IL serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 4 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 63-mile quick runs to 327-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Aviston, IL head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
12
Longest Drive
326.5 mi
Waukegan, IL
Quickest Drive
1h 38m
Bremen, IL
Plan Around Aviston, IL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Aviston, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Aviston, IL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Aviston, IL
Driving from Aviston, IL
Expect an average of 210 miles and about 4h 8m behind the wheel when leaving Aviston, IL. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 327 miles (6h 19m), while the shortest is just 63 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Aviston, IL include Waukegan, IL (326.5 mi, 6h 19m), Chicago, IL (290.1 mi, 5h 26m), Bloomington, IL (161.6 mi, 3h 10m), and Bremen, IL (62.7 mi, 1h 38m). 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 210-mile trip from Aviston, IL, budget about $31 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 4 mapped routes leaving Aviston, IL and 8 routes heading into Aviston, IL, covering 12 total connections. Distances range from 63 to 327 miles.
The longest mapped route from Aviston, IL covers 327 miles and takes approximately 6h 19m. Shorter options start at just 63 miles.
The average route from Aviston, IL runs about 210 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 8m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 210-mile trip from Aviston, IL costs roughly $31 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Aviston, IL include Waukegan, IL, Chicago, IL, Bloomington, IL and Bremen, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Aviston, IL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
2,451
Median Income
$111,354
Median Home Value
$217,000
Median Age
31.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Aviston, IL
A sampling of people born in Aviston, IL.
Trevor Richards
1993
American baseball player (1993-)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Aviston, IL.
James C. Twiss House
historic house in Illinois, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q2200798), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Aviston, IL
St. Louis Metro East is a region of southwestern Illinois that includes the Illinois part of the St. Louis metropolitan area, plus surrounding counties. It consists of the counties of Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Fayette, Jersey, Madison, Marion, Monroe, Randolph, St. Clair, and Washington. The most populous city is Belleville, which borders East St. Louis, once the most populous.
1 Lewis and Clark State Historic Site, One Lewis and Clark Trail, Hartford, ☏ +1 618 251-5811. Lewis and Clark spent the winter of 1803-04 gathering men and supplies and planning their trip west. At 3PM on May 14, 1804 they set out from this spot to explore the west. The museum includes a 55 ft long full-size replica of their keelboat and an outdoor reconstruction of Camp River Dubois.
1 Gateway Motorsports Park (Madison, IL). Hosts NASCAR, Busch Series, and Craftsmen Truck Series races. visit Collinsville for the World's Largest Catsup Bottle Birthday Party held in July 2 Raging Rivers (located in Grafton).
1 Timmermann House Bed & Breakfast (located outside of Aviston). With stargazing, sound of distant train whistles. Decorated with antiques and collectables with a gourmet breakfast. (updated Mar 2026)
1 Lambert St. Louis International Airport (STL IATA) is the largest airport serving St. Louis, with annual passenger traffic of approximately 13 million people. The airport is 14 miles (23 km) northwest of the city center and is directly served by the MetroLink light rail line. A 2-hour MetroLink transfer ticket costs $4 from the airport. Uber vehicles are not allowed to pick up at the airport, although they may drop off passengers. 2 St. Louis Downtown Airport (CPS IATA) is 3 miles (5 km) east of the city center and serves charter and cargo flights. 3 MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV IATA) is 21 miles (34 km) east and only serves Allegiant flights.
The easiest way to get around, since this is a quiet suburban area. The St Louis area's light rail system, it runs deep into Illinois. Many of the Illinois stations have free parking. The Metro East is divided into Madison County (north) and St. Clair County (South). St Clair County buses are operated by Metro St. Louis which is the main transit provider for the St Louis metro region. These buses tend to begin/end at MetroLink stops, providing local service. Madison County buses are separately operated by Madison County Transit. Due to how remote Calhoun County is, ferries are used to connect it to both Illinois and Missouri. The Illinois Department of Transportation maintains two ferry services across the Illinois River for Brussels and Kampsville (normal bridge access is available at Hardin). These ferry services are free. Other private services also exist for various costs.
East St.Louis has the reputation locally of being one of the most dangerous towns in the United States.
Travel tips adapted from St. Louis Metro East on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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