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Hickory Hills, IL Road Trips

With 6 routes heading out and 4 heading in, Hickory Hills, IL works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 68 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Hickory Hills, IL head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

city in Cook County, Illinois, United States

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Trip Routes

10

Longest Drive

281.9 mi

Belleville, IL

Quickest Drive

21m

Berwyn, IL

Plan Around Hickory Hills, IL

Trips from Hickory Hills, IL

Driving from Hickory Hills, IL

On average, trips departing from Hickory Hills, IL run 68 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 27m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 189 miles (3h 37m), while the shortest is just 10 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Hickory Hills, IL most often head toward Springfield, IL (188.9 mi, 3h 37m), Rockford, IL (94.7 mi, 1h 55m), Waukegan, IL (55.7 mi, 1h 13m), Aurora, IL (30.2 mi, 54m), and Des Plaines, IL (28.6 mi, 40m). 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 68-mile trip from Hickory Hills, IL, budget about $10 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 6 mapped routes leaving Hickory Hills, IL and 4 routes heading into Hickory Hills, IL, covering 10 total connections. Distances range from 10 to 189 miles.

The longest mapped route from Hickory Hills, IL covers 189 miles and takes approximately 3h 37m. Shorter options start at just 10 miles.

The average route from Hickory Hills, IL runs about 68 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 27m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 68-mile trip from Hickory Hills, IL costs roughly $10 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Hickory Hills, IL include Springfield, IL, Rockford, IL, Waukegan, IL and Aurora, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Hickory Hills, IL by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

14,718

Median Income

$85,541

Median Home Value

$278,400

Median Age

38.1

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

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