Lake in the Hills, IL Road Trips
With 2 routes heading out and 4 heading in, Lake in the Hills, IL works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 203-mile quick runs to 287-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Lake in the Hills, IL spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
296.5 mi
Belleville, IL
Quickest Drive
38m
Elk Grove, IL
Plan Around Lake in the Hills, IL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Lake in the Hills, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Lake in the Hills, IL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Lake in the Hills, IL
Driving from Lake in the Hills, IL
On average, trips departing from Lake in the Hills, IL run 245 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h. 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 287 miles (5h 49m), while the shortest is just 203 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Lake in the Hills, IL most often head toward Quincy, IL (287.4 mi, 5h 49m) and Springfield, IL (203 mi, 4h 12m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IL currently averages around $4.31 per gallon. For the typical 245-mile trip from Lake in the Hills, IL, budget about $41 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 Lake in the Hills, IL and 4 routes heading into Lake in the Hills, IL, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 203 to 287 miles.
The longest mapped route from Lake in the Hills, IL covers 287 miles and takes approximately 5h 49m. Shorter options start at just 203 miles.
The average route from Lake in the Hills, IL runs about 245 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.31/gallon for regular), the average 245-mile trip from Lake in the Hills, IL costs roughly $41 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Lake in the Hills, IL include Quincy, IL and Springfield, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Lake in the Hills, IL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
28,853
Median Income
$113,491
Median Home Value
$296,400
Median Age
36.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Lake in the Hills, IL at a Glance
Founded
1952
Area
11 mi²
Notable People from Lake in the Hills, IL
A sampling of people born in Lake in the Hills, IL.
Amanze Egekeze
1995
basketball player (born 1995)
City data from Wikidata (Q746488), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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