Road Trips from Collinsville, IL
Collinsville, IL is a solid launchpad for a variety of drives, whether you're looking for a quick local hop or a longer haul. With options ranging from under an hour to over five hours, you can easily plan a day trip or a more ambitious adventure. Many of these routes are highway-focused, making them efficient, but there are also some closer, surface-road options. While not every route has parks directly in the destination, some longer drives pass by significant national monuments, offering opportunities for exploration along the way.
Total Routes
9
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
5
Under 2 hours
Bremen, IL
1h 31m63.4 mi one way
For a relatively short, mixed-terrain drive under two hours, consider Bremen. It's a more local feel compared to the longer highway routes heading north, offering a different pace without requiring an overnight stay.
Edwardsville, IL
18m10.4 mi one way
If you need a quick escape, Edwardsville is your best bet. At just over 10 miles and 30 minutes, it’s the closest option. This drive sticks to surface roads, making it a straightforward local trip.
Full-day getaway
North Peoria, IL
2h 56m157.4 mi one way
This highway-focused drive takes you about 157 miles and nearly three hours north to North Peoria. It’s a good option if you want to reach a larger city with the potential to stop at the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument along the way.
Peoria, IL
2h 52m155.3 mi one way
Similar to North Peoria, this 155-mile, 2.9-hour highway drive gets you to Peoria. The route is comparable in length and focus, and also offers a chance to visit the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument.
Champaign, IL
3h 5m166 mi one way
This route is a 166-mile, 3.1-hour highway drive heading towards Champaign. It's a solid choice if you're looking for a direct, highway-centric trip without nearby park recommendations listed.
Weekend trip
Chicago, IL
5h 17m281.2 mi one way
For the longest drive on this list, Chicago is 281 miles and 5.3 hours away via highway. This option is for a serious road trip, and it passes by both the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument and Pullman National Historical Park.
Naperville, IL
4h 56m261.7 mi one way
Naperville is a longer drive at 261 miles and 4.9 hours, primarily on highways. It’s comparable to other Chicago-area destinations in terms of travel time and route type, with the potential to visit national monuments en route.
Palatine, IL
5h 24m288.1 mi one way
At 288 miles and 5.4 hours, Palatine is one of the furthest destinations, relying on highway travel. This route is similar in length and road type to Chicago and Naperville, and also passes Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument and Pullman National Historical Park.
Bolingbrook, IL
4h 42m256.6 mi one way
This 256-mile, 4.7-hour highway drive heads to Bolingbrook. It's a substantial trip, falling between the closer options and the furthest Chicago-area destinations, with no specific parks listed at the destination.
Browse by Mood
Chicago, IL
5h 17m281.2 mi one way
North Peoria, IL
2h 56m157.4 mi one way
Naperville, IL
4h 56m261.7 mi one way
Peoria, IL
2h 52m155.3 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers pleasant driving conditions for the many highway-focused routes. Consider destinations with nearby parks like Chicago for outdoor exploration.
Summer
Summer is ideal for the longer highway drives, like the trip to Chicago, allowing ample time to explore parks such as Pullman National Historical Park.
Fall
The fall season is well-suited for the efficient highway drives. Routes passing by Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument can be particularly appealing.
Winter
Winter drives are best suited for the shorter, more direct routes like Edwardsville. Longer highway trips may encounter more variable weather conditions.
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