Effingham, IL Road Trips
Effingham, IL serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 3 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 205-mile quick runs to 233-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Effingham, IL head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
249.3 mi
Waukegan, IL
Quickest Drive
3h 54m
Chicago, IL
Plan Around Effingham, IL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Effingham, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Effingham, IL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Effingham, IL
Driving from Effingham, IL
The typical drive from Effingham, IL covers about 223 miles and takes around 4h 15m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 233 miles (4h 26m), while the shortest is just 205 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Effingham, IL include Palatine, IL (232.8 mi, 4h 26m), Schaumburg, IL (231.1 mi, 4h 25m), and Cicero, IL (204.9 mi, 3h 54m). 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 223-mile trip from Effingham, IL, budget about $33 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 Effingham, IL and 2 routes heading into Effingham, IL, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 205 to 233 miles.
The longest mapped route from Effingham, IL covers 233 miles and takes approximately 4h 26m. Shorter options start at just 205 miles.
The average route from Effingham, IL runs about 223 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 15m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 223-mile trip from Effingham, IL costs roughly $33 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Effingham, IL include Palatine, IL, Schaumburg, IL and Cicero, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Effingham, IL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
12,258
Median Income
$65,718
Median Home Value
$166,700
Median Age
36.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Effingham, IL
A sampling of people born in Effingham, IL.
Carl A. Kemme
1960
Catholic bishop in the United States
Jimmy Kite
1976
American racing driver
Ross Wolf
1982
Major League Baseball Player
Daniel Winkler
1990
American baseball player
City data from Wikidata (Q577958), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Effingham, IL
Effingham is a city in Illinois. Interstates 57 and 70 intersect in Effingham.
1 Cross. Effingham is home to a 60m tall, 180-tonne cross. It cost over $1 million to build and erect. (updated Nov 2015) Ballard Nature Center, 5253 US-40, Altamont. Boardwalks through a marsh. +1 618-483-6856.
Because Effingham is situated at the intersection of two highways, there are a lot of fast food restaurants and some sit down chains as well. For a local restaurant try Niemerg's Steak House which is located at 1410 W. Fayette Road.
Comfort Inn Effingham Hotel 1304 W. Evergreen Drive. (217) 347-5050. Located at exit #160, close to restaurants. Comfort Suites Effingham Hotel 1310 W. Fayette Rd. (217) 342-3151. Comprises three stories with 60 deluxe sleeping rooms, 3 hot tub suites, and 2 Presidential suites with Jacuzzi and fireplace.
You will most likely arrive by car. Interstates 57 and 70 run concurrent for several miles. There are 3 exits for Effingham. They are 159, 160, and 162. Most of the hotels, restaurants, shops, etc., are at exits 159 and 160. If you arrive via Greyhound, the bus station is part of the Pilot truck stop (exit 162). If you are Sheldon Cooper, you will arrive via Amtrak.
Travel tips adapted from Effingham 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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