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Fall Road Trips in Illinois

Routes

30

Avg Distance

371 mi

Avg Drive

7h 15m

Destinations

21

Fall is arguably the best driving season in Illinois. Cooler air, changing foliage, and fewer crowds along 30 routes averaging 371 miles.

Planning Tips

Check the weather forecast for your route, not just your origin and destination.
Bring layers for shoulder-season travel — mornings and evenings can be much cooler than midday.
Illinois routes can vary in condition depending on the time of year. Check for construction zones.

Frequently Asked Questions

We've identified 30 routes in Illinois that work well for fall travel, based on drive quality, typical weather conditions, and distance (averaging 371 miles).

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

Fall Routes

Cairo, IL → Waukegan, IL

411.7 mi 7h 46m Score: 8/10

Metropolis, IL → Waukegan, IL

403.6 mi 7h 40m Score: 8/10

Rosiclare, IL → Rockford, IL

387 mi 7h 52m Score: 9/10

Metropolis, IL → Arlington Heights, IL

386.7 mi 7h 16m Score: 8/10

Waukegan, IL → Anna, IL

385.3 mi 7h 15m Score: 8/10

Bremen, IL → Richmond, IL

384.9 mi 7h 33m Score: 9/10

Bremen, IL → Guilford, IL

383.2 mi 7h 55m Score: 9/10

Beach Park, IL → Bremen, IL

380.6 mi 7h 34m Score: 9/10

Metropolis, IL → Des Plaines, IL

380 mi 7h 7m Score: 8/10

Metropolis, IL → Elk Grove, IL

377 mi 7h 7m Score: 8/10

Gages Lake, IL → Bremen, IL

376.5 mi 7h 26m Score: 9/10

Bremen, IL → Round Lake Park, IL

373 mi 7h 29m Score: 9/10

Bremen, IL → Knollwood, IL

370.3 mi 7h 18m Score: 9/10

Bremen, IL → Hartland, IL

370.1 mi 7h 20m Score: 9/10

Metropolis, IL → Naperville, IL

364.3 mi 6h 59m Score: 8/10

Bremen, IL → Highland Park, IL

364 mi 7h 12m Score: 9/10

Cambria, IL → Waukegan, IL

363.1 mi 6h 56m Score: 8/10

Carpentersville, IL → Bremen, IL

362.3 mi 7h 9m Score: 8/10

Rosiclare, IL → Aurora, IL

361.6 mi 7h 24m Score: 8/10

Metropolis, IL → Berwyn, IL

361 mi 6h 49m Score: 8/10

Blackhawk, IL → Bremen, IL

360.7 mi 7h 18m Score: 9/10

Rosiclare, IL → Chicago, IL

360 mi 7h 4m Score: 8/10

Mount Carroll, IL → Bremen, IL

359.4 mi 7h 5m Score: 9/10

Bremen, IL → Prairie Grove, IL

358.7 mi 7h 28m Score: 9/10

Metropolis, IL → Cicero, IL

358.6 mi 6h 45m Score: 8/10

Bremen, IL → Long Grove, IL

358.5 mi 7h 4m Score: 8/10

Evanston, IL → Bremen, IL

358.2 mi 7h 3m Score: 8/10

Arlington Heights, IL → Saline, IL

357.4 mi 7h 2m Score: 8/10

Naperville, IL → Anna, IL

357 mi 6h 36m Score: 8/10

Lincolnwood, IL → Bremen, IL

356.6 mi 6h 58m Score: 8/10

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