Greenville, IL Road Trips
Greenville, IL serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 2 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 247-mile quick runs to 290-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Greenville, IL head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
289.5 mi
Elgin, IL
Quickest Drive
4h 24m
Markham, IL
Plan Around Greenville, IL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Greenville, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Greenville, IL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Greenville, IL
Driving from Greenville, IL
On average, trips departing from Greenville, IL run 268 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 18m. 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 290 miles (5h 34m), while the shortest is just 247 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Greenville, IL most often head toward Elgin, IL (289.5 mi, 5h 34m) and Naperville, IL (246.7 mi, 5h 1m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IL currently averages around $4.81 per gallon. For the typical 268-mile trip from Greenville, IL, budget about $51 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 2 mapped routes leaving Greenville, IL and 3 routes heading into Greenville, IL, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 247 to 290 miles.
The longest mapped route from Greenville, IL covers 290 miles and takes approximately 5h 34m. Shorter options start at just 247 miles.
The average route from Greenville, IL runs about 268 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 18m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.81/gallon for regular), the average 268-mile trip from Greenville, IL costs roughly $51 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Greenville, IL include Elgin, IL and Naperville, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Greenville, IL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
7,159
Median Income
$52,727
Median Home Value
$119,800
Median Age
37.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Greenville, IL at a Glance
Founded
1872
Elevation
499 ft
Area
6 mi²
Notable People from Greenville, IL
A sampling of people born in Greenville, IL.
Alfred Harrison Joy
1882–1973
American astronomer (1882-1973)
Job Adams Cooper
1843–1899
Union United States Army soldier (1843-1899)
Thomas M. Jett
1862–1939
American politician (1862–1939)
City data from Wikidata (Q576219), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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