Clifton, IL Road Trips
Drivers starting from Clifton, IL have 1 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 29 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Clifton, IL head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
266.4 mi
Bremen, IL
Quickest Drive
50m
Woodland, IL
Plan Around Clifton, IL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Clifton, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Clifton, IL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Clifton, IL
Driving from Clifton, IL
Expect an average of 29 miles and about 50m behind the wheel when leaving Clifton, IL. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 29 miles (50m), while the shortest is just 29 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Clifton, IL are Woodland, IL (29 mi, 50m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IL currently averages around $4.32 per gallon. For the typical 29-mile trip from Clifton, IL, budget about $5 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 1 mapped routes leaving Clifton, IL and 4 routes heading into Clifton, IL, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 29 to 29 miles.
The longest mapped route from Clifton, IL covers 29 miles and takes approximately 50m. Shorter options start at just 29 miles.
The average route from Clifton, IL runs about 29 miles with a drive time of roughly 50m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.32/gallon for regular), the average 29-mile trip from Clifton, IL costs roughly $5 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Clifton, IL include Woodland, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Clifton, IL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,279
Median Income
$69,276
Median Home Value
$184,100
Median Age
40.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Clifton, IL
Iroquois County is a county in Illinois. It is bordered to the north by the Kankakee Area, and to the east by Indiana.
2 Iroquois County Museum, Cherry St. at 2nd St., Watseka, ☏ +1 815-432-2215. M-F 10AM-4PM, by appointment only. The Iroquois County courthouse from 1866 until 1964 is now home of the county's genealogical records library and includes collections of minerals and fossils, Native American artifacts, antique dolls, and numerous other historical items. (updated Sep 2021)
1 Iroquois County State Wildlife Area, 2803 E. 3300 N. Rd., Beaverville (nearest exit on a limited-access highway is Exit 302 on Interstate 57 in Chebanse), ☏ +1 815-435-2218. A 2,400-acre (970 ha) state park in the northeast corner of the county. It is a mosaic of sand dunes and wet prairie habitats. The juxtaposition of the sand and wetland has created a rolling savanna landscape of trees and grass, classified as an oak barren. The dominant oak tree is the black oak, often found on relatively infertile, sandy ground. The black-oak savanna is one of the largest native grassland remnants in Illinois. Prairie forbs include the blazing star and hairy puccoon. (updated Sep 2021) 2 Centennial Pool, 370 N Fourth St, Clifton, ☏ +1 815 694-2631. M-Sa noon-5PM, 6-8PM; Su noon-5PM. Outdoor pool 13 years and over $8. (updated Aug 2021) 3 Ashkum Village Park, Ashkum. Park with children's playground and two baseball courts. (updated Aug 2021) There are also three nature preserves: Bonnie's Prairie, Hooper Branch Savanna, and Loda Cemetery Prairie.
Boondocks, 249 N Central St, Gilman, ☏ +1 815 265-4100. (updated Aug 2021) Pizza Palace, 132 N Central St, Gilman, ☏ +1 815 265-4321. Pizza Palace, 124 E Main St, Ashkum, ☏ +1 815 698-2525. W-F 4-9PM, Sa Su 4-8PM. (updated Aug 2021) First Stop Bar and Grill, 510 S Oak St, Chebanse, ☏ +1 815-697-8009. Tu-Su. (updated Aug 2021)
Budget Host Inn, 723 S Crescent St, Gilman, ☏ +1 815 265-7261. (updated Aug 2021) Super 8 by Wyndham, 1301 S Crescent St, Gilman, ☏ +1 815 265-7000. (updated Aug 2021)
1 Gilman station. Gilman has an Amtrak intercity train station on the twice daily Illini and Saluki route. (updated Aug 2021) Interstate 57 passes through the west part of the county on its route between Champaign and Chicago. From north to south, it passes through or near Chebanse, Clifton, Ashkum, Danforth, Gilman, Onarga, Buckley, and Loda. The county is bisected by the east–west U.S. Route 24, which passes through Gilman, Crescent City, the county seat of Watseka, and Sheldon.
Travel tips adapted from Iroquois County 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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