Bennington, IL Road Trips

With 3 routes heading out and 4 heading in, Bennington, IL works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 290 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Bennington, IL head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Photo: Phil Evenden

Trip Routes

7

Longest Drive

314 mi

Rockford, IL

Quickest Drive

4h 33m

Peoria, IL

Plan Around Bennington, IL

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Bennington, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Niles, IL to Bennington, IL 278.4 mi · 5h 49m Aurora, IL to Bennington, IL 265.4 mi · 5h 51m Chicago, IL to Bennington, IL 263.6 mi · 5h 30m Peoria, IL to Bennington, IL 217.7 mi · 4h 33m

Continue From Bennington, IL

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Bennington, IL to Rockford, IL 314 mi · 6h 19m Bennington, IL to Elgin, IL 291.3 mi · 6h 11m Bennington, IL to Naperville, IL 265.1 mi · 5h 44m

Trips from Bennington, IL

Bennington, IL to Rockford, IL

314 mi 6h 19m

Bennington, IL to Elgin, IL

291.3 mi 6h 11m

Bennington, IL to Naperville, IL

265.1 mi 5h 44m

Driving from Bennington, IL

Expect an average of 290 miles and about 6h 5m behind the wheel when leaving Bennington, IL. 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 314 miles (6h 19m), while the shortest is just 265 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Bennington, IL most often head toward Rockford, IL (314 mi, 6h 19m), Elgin, IL (291.3 mi, 6h 11m), and Naperville, IL (265.1 mi, 5h 44m). 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 290-mile trip from Bennington, IL, budget about $43 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. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 3 mapped routes leaving Bennington, IL and 4 routes heading into Bennington, IL, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 265 to 314 miles.

The longest mapped route from Bennington, IL covers 314 miles and takes approximately 6h 19m. Shorter options start at just 265 miles.

The average route from Bennington, IL runs about 290 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 5m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 290-mile trip from Bennington, IL costs roughly $43 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Bennington, IL include Rockford, IL, Elgin, IL and Naperville, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.