Cambridge, IL Road Trips
Cambridge, IL serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 135-mile quick runs to 268-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Cambridge, IL head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
268.3 mi
York, IL
Quickest Drive
2h 34m
Rockford, IL
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Trips from Cambridge, IL
Driving from Cambridge, IL
On average, trips departing from Cambridge, IL run 182 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 35m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 268 miles (5h 29m), while the shortest is just 135 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Cambridge, IL include York, IL (268.3 mi, 5h 29m), Waukegan, IL (193.2 mi, 3h 52m), Chicago, IL (160.6 mi, 3h 12m), Springfield, IL (151.3 mi, 2h 50m), and Rockford, IL (135 mi, 2h 34m). 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 182-mile trip from Cambridge, 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 tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Cambridge, IL and 0 routes heading into Cambridge, IL, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 135 to 268 miles.
The longest mapped route from Cambridge, IL covers 268 miles and takes approximately 5h 29m. Shorter options start at just 135 miles.
The average route from Cambridge, IL runs about 182 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 35m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 182-mile trip from Cambridge, 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 Cambridge, IL include York, IL, Waukegan, IL, Chicago, IL and Springfield, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Cambridge, IL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
2,184
Median Income
$72,292
Median Home Value
$120,400
Median Age
35.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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