Carthage, IL Road Trips
Sitting in the Midwest, Carthage, 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 105-mile quick runs to 270-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Carthage, IL head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
270.4 mi
Chicago, IL
Quickest Drive
2h 27m
North Peoria, IL
Plan Around Carthage, IL
Continue From Carthage, IL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Carthage, IL
Carthage, IL to Chicago, IL
Carthage, IL to Markham, IL
Carthage, IL to Naperville, IL
Carthage, IL to Elgin, IL
Carthage, IL to Aurora, IL
Carthage, IL to Bremen, IL
Carthage, IL to Springfield, IL
Carthage, IL to North Peoria, IL
Driving from Carthage, IL
On average, trips departing from Carthage, IL run 213 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 16m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 270 miles (5h 16m), while the shortest is just 105 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Carthage, IL most often head toward Chicago, IL (270.4 mi, 5h 16m), Markham, IL (256.5 mi, 4h 54m), Naperville, IL (245.5 mi, 4h 41m), Elgin, IL (244.7 mi, 4h 53m), and Aurora, IL (237.8 mi, 4h 32m). 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 213-mile trip from Carthage, IL, budget about $32 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 8 mapped routes leaving Carthage, IL and 0 routes heading into Carthage, IL, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 105 to 270 miles.
The longest mapped route from Carthage, IL covers 270 miles and takes approximately 5h 16m. Shorter options start at just 105 miles.
The average route from Carthage, IL runs about 213 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 16m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 213-mile trip from Carthage, IL costs roughly $32 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Carthage, IL include Chicago, IL, Markham, IL, Naperville, IL and Elgin, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Carthage, IL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
2,508
Median Income
$75,179
Median Home Value
$115,600
Median Age
46.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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