Hampshire, IL Road Trips
Drivers starting from Hampshire, IL have 3 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 38 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Hampshire, IL head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
248.8 mi
York, IL
Quickest Drive
25m
Elgin, IL
Plan Around Hampshire, IL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Hampshire, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Hampshire, IL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Hampshire, IL
Driving from Hampshire, IL
On average, trips departing from Hampshire, IL run 38 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 51 miles (1h 23m), while the shortest is just 15 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Hampshire, IL include Waukegan, IL (51.1 mi, 1h 23m), Cicero, IL (48.3 mi, 1h 12m), and Elgin, IL (15.1 mi, 25m). 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 38-mile trip from Hampshire, IL, budget about $6 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Hampshire, IL and 5 routes heading into Hampshire, IL, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 15 to 51 miles.
The longest mapped route from Hampshire, IL covers 51 miles and takes approximately 1h 23m. Shorter options start at just 15 miles.
The average route from Hampshire, IL runs about 38 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 38-mile trip from Hampshire, IL costs roughly $6 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Hampshire, IL include Waukegan, IL, Cicero, IL and Elgin, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Hampshire, IL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
8,351
Median Income
$107,774
Median Home Value
$316,200
Median Age
37.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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