Herrin, IL Road Trips
Drivers starting from Herrin, IL have 3 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Midwest. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 302 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Herrin, IL head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
356.4 mi
Waukegan, IL
Quickest Drive
4h 42m
North Peoria, IL
Plan Around Herrin, IL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Herrin, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Herrin, IL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Herrin, IL
Driving from Herrin, IL
The typical drive from Herrin, IL covers about 302 miles and takes around 5h 46m. 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 356 miles (6h 45m), while the shortest is just 239 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Herrin, IL are Waukegan, IL (356.4 mi, 6h 45m), Cicero, IL (311.4 mi, 5h 50m), and North Peoria, IL (238.5 mi, 4h 42m). 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 302-mile trip from Herrin, IL, budget about $45 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Herrin, IL and 2 routes heading into Herrin, IL, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 239 to 356 miles.
The longest mapped route from Herrin, IL covers 356 miles and takes approximately 6h 45m. Shorter options start at just 239 miles.
The average route from Herrin, IL runs about 302 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 46m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 302-mile trip from Herrin, IL costs roughly $45 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Herrin, IL include Waukegan, IL, Cicero, IL and North Peoria, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Herrin, IL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
12,271
Median Income
$58,501
Median Home Value
$109,100
Median Age
40.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Herrin, IL at a Glance
Founded
1816
Elevation
420 ft
Area
9 mi²
Sister Cities
Notable People from Herrin, IL
A sampling of people born in Herrin, IL.
Richard Clarida
1957
American economist
David Lee Murphy
1959
American country music singer and songwriter
Steve Fisher
1945
American basketball coach (born 1945)
City data from Wikidata (Q577950), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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