Crest Hill, IL Road Trips
Drivers starting from Crest Hill, IL have 3 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Midwest. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 269 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Crest Hill, IL head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
299.4 mi
Schaumburg, IL
Quickest Drive
4h 50m
Joliet, IL
Plan Around Crest Hill, IL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Crest Hill, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Crest Hill, IL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Crest Hill, IL
Driving from Crest Hill, IL
On average, trips departing from Crest Hill, IL run 269 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 1m. 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 276 miles (5h 11m), while the shortest is just 260 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Crest Hill, IL include Quincy, IL (275.5 mi, 5h 11m), Bolingbrook, IL (270.9 mi, 5h 2m), and Joliet, IL (259.9 mi, 4h 50m). 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 269-mile trip from Crest Hill, IL, budget about $40 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. 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 3 mapped routes leaving Crest Hill, IL and 2 routes heading into Crest Hill, IL, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 260 to 276 miles.
The longest mapped route from Crest Hill, IL covers 276 miles and takes approximately 5h 11m. Shorter options start at just 260 miles.
The average route from Crest Hill, IL runs about 269 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 1m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 269-mile trip from Crest Hill, IL costs roughly $40 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Crest Hill, IL include Quincy, IL, Bolingbrook, IL and Joliet, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Crest Hill, IL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
19,754
Median Income
$71,408
Median Home Value
$222,600
Median Age
39.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Crest Hill, IL at a Glance
Founded
1960
Elevation
640 ft
Area
9 mi²
Notable People from Crest Hill, IL
A sampling of people born in Crest Hill, IL.
Jazmine Cashmere
1984
American pornographic actress
City data from Wikidata (Q121943), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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