Homewood, IL Road Trips
Homewood, IL serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 2 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 188-mile quick runs to 212-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Homewood, IL spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
11
Longest Drive
280.4 mi
Belleville, IL
Quickest Drive
21m
Calumet City, IL
Plan Around Homewood, IL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Homewood, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Homewood, IL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Homewood, IL
Driving from Homewood, IL
Expect an average of 200 miles and about 4h 3m behind the wheel when leaving Homewood, IL. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 212 miles (4h 32m), while the shortest is just 188 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Homewood, IL are York, IL (212.1 mi, 4h 32m) and Springfield, IL (188 mi, 3h 34m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IL currently averages around $4.29 per gallon. For the typical 200-mile trip from Homewood, IL, budget about $34 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Homewood, IL and 9 routes heading into Homewood, IL, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 188 to 212 miles.
The longest mapped route from Homewood, IL covers 212 miles and takes approximately 4h 32m. Shorter options start at just 188 miles.
The average route from Homewood, IL runs about 200 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 3m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.29/gallon for regular), the average 200-mile trip from Homewood, IL costs roughly $34 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Homewood, IL include York, IL and Springfield, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Homewood, IL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
19,471
Median Income
$96,522
Median Home Value
$210,500
Median Age
39.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Homewood, IL at a Glance
Founded
1893
Elevation
659 ft
Area
2 mi²
Notable People from Homewood, IL
A sampling of people born in Homewood, IL.
Kevin Dillard
1989
American basketball player
T. J. Cummings
1981
American basketball player
City data from Wikidata (Q2134249), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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