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.
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Trip Routes
10
Longest Drive
281.9 mi
Belleville, IL
Quickest Drive
21m
Berwyn, IL
Plan Around Hickory Hills, IL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Hickory Hills, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Hickory Hills, IL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
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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