Lebanon, IL Road Trips
Lebanon, IL serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 4 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 280 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Lebanon, IL head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
Photo: Soly Moses
Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
314.9 mi
Waukegan, IL
Quickest Drive
4h 39m
Joliet, IL
Plan Around Lebanon, IL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Lebanon, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Lebanon, IL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Lebanon, IL
Driving from Lebanon, IL
On average, trips departing from Lebanon, IL run 280 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 25m. 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 315 miles (6h 5m), while the shortest is just 247 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Lebanon, IL most often head toward Waukegan, IL (314.9 mi, 6h 5m), Elgin, IL (279.4 mi, 5h 37m), Cicero, IL (278.7 mi, 5h 19m), and Joliet, IL (246.8 mi, 4h 39m). 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 280-mile trip from Lebanon, IL, budget about $41 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 4 mapped routes leaving Lebanon, IL and 2 routes heading into Lebanon, IL, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 247 to 315 miles.
The longest mapped route from Lebanon, IL covers 315 miles and takes approximately 6h 5m. Shorter options start at just 247 miles.
The average route from Lebanon, IL runs about 280 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 25m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 280-mile trip from Lebanon, 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 Lebanon, IL include Waukegan, IL, Elgin, IL, Cicero, IL and Joliet, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Lebanon, IL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
4,431
Median Income
$84,766
Median Home Value
$146,600
Median Age
33.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Lebanon, IL
A sampling of people born in Lebanon, IL.
Jesse Hale Moore
1817–1883
American politician (1817-1883)
Charles Phillip Johnson
1836–1920
American politician, Missouri
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Lebanon, IL.
Mermaid House Hotel
old wooden hotel in Lebanon, Illinois
City data from Wikidata (Q578899), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Lebanon, IL
Lebanon is in St. Clair County, part of the St. Louis Metro East area of Illinois.
Looking Glass Playhouse - Periodic productions of well-known stage plays by a local troupe of various actors, the Looking Glass Playhouse has been in existence for over 2 decades and has a strong regional following.
Dr. Jazz - An old time ice cream, soda fountain...with outstanding food to boot!
Ron's Lounge - For the classic small town tavern
Travel tips adapted from Lebanon (Illinois) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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