Crestwood, IL Road Trips
With 9 routes heading out and 2 heading in, Crestwood, IL works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 305 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Crestwood, IL head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
11
Longest Drive
353.2 mi
Arlington Heights, IL
Quickest Drive
4h 32m
Bloomington, IL
Plan Around Crestwood, IL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Crestwood, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Crestwood, IL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Crestwood, IL
Crestwood, IL to Arlington Heights, IL
Crestwood, IL to Palatine, IL
Crestwood, IL to Evanston, IL
Crestwood, IL to Chicago, IL
Crestwood, IL to Calumet City, IL
Crestwood, IL to Joliet, IL
Crestwood, IL to Quincy, IL
Crestwood, IL to North Peoria, IL
Crestwood, IL to Bloomington, IL
Driving from Crestwood, IL
On average, trips departing from Crestwood, IL run 305 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 53m. 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 353 miles (6h 42m), while the shortest is just 221 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Crestwood, IL include Arlington Heights, IL (353.2 mi, 6h 42m), Palatine, IL (353 mi, 6h 42m), Evanston, IL (342.1 mi, 6h 34m), Chicago, IL (329.1 mi, 6h 11m), and Calumet City, IL (318.8 mi, 5h 58m). 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 305-mile trip from Crestwood, IL, budget about $45 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 9 mapped routes leaving Crestwood, IL and 2 routes heading into Crestwood, IL, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 221 to 353 miles.
The longest mapped route from Crestwood, IL covers 353 miles and takes approximately 6h 42m. Shorter options start at just 221 miles.
The average route from Crestwood, IL runs about 305 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 53m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 305-mile trip from Crestwood, IL costs roughly $45 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Crestwood, IL include Arlington Heights, IL, Palatine, IL, Evanston, IL and Chicago, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Crestwood, IL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
10,622
Median Income
$68,686
Median Home Value
$187,700
Median Age
50.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Crestwood, IL
Crestwood is a town in Chicagoland most famous for Hollywood Park (In the Game) Arcade.
Hollywood Park (In the Game), 5051 Cal Sag Rd, ☏ +1 708 389-7275.
Holiday Inn Express, 13330 S Cicero Ave, ☏ +1 708 597-3330.
Travel tips adapted from Crestwood (Illinois) 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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