Lisle, IL Road Trips
Drivers starting from Lisle, IL have 6 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 113 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Lisle, IL spread mainly south and north, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
276.6 mi
Belleville, IL
Quickest Drive
24m
Lockport, IL
Plan Around Lisle, IL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Lisle, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Lisle, IL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Lisle, IL
Driving from Lisle, IL
On average, trips departing from Lisle, IL run 113 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 9m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 277 miles (5h 11m), while the shortest is just 18 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Lisle, IL are Belleville, IL (276.6 mi, 5h 11m), Springfield, IL (182.8 mi, 3h 25m), Peoria, IL (148.1 mi, 2h 46m), Chicago, IL (26.9 mi, 38m), and Schaumburg, IL (22.4 mi, 31m). 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 113-mile trip from Lisle, IL, budget about $17 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. 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 Lisle, IL and 1 routes heading into Lisle, IL, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 18 to 277 miles.
The longest mapped route from Lisle, IL covers 277 miles and takes approximately 5h 11m. Shorter options start at just 18 miles.
The average route from Lisle, IL runs about 113 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 9m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 113-mile trip from Lisle, IL costs roughly $17 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Lisle, IL include Belleville, IL, Springfield, IL, Peoria, IL and Chicago, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Lisle, IL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
23,413
Median Income
$106,173
Median Home Value
$407,000
Median Age
37.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Lisle, IL at a Glance
Founded
1832
Elevation
679 ft
Area
7 mi²
Notable People from Lisle, IL
A sampling of people born in Lisle, IL.
Frank Kaminsky
1993
American basketball player (born 1993)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Lisle, IL.
Morton Arboretum
arboretum in Lisle, Illinois, U.S.A.
City data from Wikidata (Q1023953), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Lisle, IL
Lisle is a village in DuPage County, Illinois, with a 2010 population of 22,000.
1 Jurica-Suchy Nature Museum, 5700 College Rd, ☏ +1-630-829-6545. A small natural history museum with a collection of almost 10,000 exhibited items. Located on the second floor of the Michael and Kay Birk Hall of Science at Benedictine University. You must register and schedule an appointment ahead of time in order to visit. Free. (updated Mar 2024) 2 Morton Arboretum (The Arboretum), 4100 IL-53, ☏ +1-630-968-0074. 7AM-6PM daily. Founded in 1922 by Joy Morton, the founder of Morton Salt, this 1,700-acre public garden and outdoor museum is also home to a library and herbarium. $17. (updated Mar 2024) 3 The Museums at Lisle Station Park, 921 School St, ☏ +1-630-968-0499. A free museum providing you with an opportunity to learn about the heritage and culture of 19th-century Illinois. Free. (updated Mar 2024)
1 Dragonfly Landing, 4704 Garfield Ave, ☏ +1-630-271-4100. 11AM-7PM daily. Dragonfly Landing is a family-friendly attraction and splash park located at PrairieWalk Pond. Open from Memorial Day to Labor Day each year, it features a splash pad with interactive water jets, giant colorful flowers that mist water, and a shelter with a living green roof. There are also nature-themed play structures such as a tree house, leaping lily pads, and cat tail swingers. Free. (updated Mar 2024) PrairieWalk Pond, Burlington Ave & Garfield Ave, ☏ +1-630-271-4100. A 4.5 acre recreation area in Downtown Lisle. Next to the 2.5 acre pond are benches, picnic tables, rock outcrops, and a gazebo providing places to sit and watch the wildlife. In addition, there is a playground, grassy area good for picnicking, and a "take a book, leave a book" little library. During the summer months, from 8-11PM, the fountains, which help prevent algae and circulate water, turn different colors. With over 100 varieties of native prairie grasses, flowers, and trees, in addition to being certified as a Monarch Butterfly waystation, your camera will receive a fine workout here. Fishing is prohibited. Free. (updated Mar 2024) 2 Sea Lion Aquatic Park (Sea Lion), 1825 Short St, ☏ +1-630-964-3410, [email protected]. A great place to swim and have some fun. The aquatic park is outdoors, and have changing rooms/showers separated by gender. Lockers are available for a small fee. (updated Mar 2024)
1 Apolis Greek Street Food (Apolis), 1109 Maple Ave, ☏ +1-331-775-2135. 11AM-8PM daily. Experience the wonderful flavor of traditional and authentic Greek dishes at this family-run restaurant. (updated Mar 2024) 2 Burrito Parrilla Mexicana, 1500 Maple Ave, ☏ +1-630-395-9081. (updated Mar 2024) Caffe di Moda, 1012 Burlington Ave, ☏ +1-630-541-6375. M-F 6AM-6PM, Sa 7AM-4PM, Su 8AM-4PM. With an espresso bar, Italian street food, and an extensive menu, Caffe di Moda is a great place to stop for a morning coffee run or perhaps a quick, light lunch. (updated Mar 2024) Evviva! Bar and Eatery (Evviva), 1017 Front St, ☏ +1-630-241-9955. M-W 3-11:30PM, Th 11:30AM-Midnight, F 11:30AM-1AM, Sa Noon-1AM, Su Noon-10:30PM. Evviva! offers reasonably priced Italian food and a full bar with TVs and a patio. (updated Mar 2024) 3 Magic Kitchen Chinese Restaurant (Magic Kitchen), 1109 Maple Ave, ☏ +1-331-775-2135. 11AM-8PM daily. (updated Mar 2024) PoundCake Bakery, 4730 Main St, ☏ +1-630-234-9700. M-Th 6AM-6PM, F 6AM-8PM, Sa 8AM-8PM, Su 8AM-4PM. PoundCake Bakery has many different pound cakes in standard and unique flavors, such as beer cheese, with special flavors added for the holidays, like Bourbon Pecan and Eggnog. Muffins, scones, cookies, and sweet and savory breads are available as well. They also have coffee and fruit butters. Tasting events happen occasionally, check the website to see when one happens. (updated Mar 2024) 4 Raymes Steak and Fish House (Raymes), 4801 Lincoln Ave, ☏ +1-630-963-2240. M-Th, Su 11AM-9PM, F 11AM-10PM, Sa 4-10PM.
1 The Bavarian Lodge, 1800 Ogden Ave. Good selection of beers. (updated Mar 2024) 2 Pisces Café Boba and Tea (Pisces Café), 2751 Maple Ave (Inside Green Trails Shopping Center), ☏ +1-630-536-8052. M-Th 11:30AM-10PM, F-Sa 11:30AM-11PM, Su 11AM-10PM. The Pisces Café is a boba tea shop offering smoothies, coffee, tea, and boba. (updated Mar 2024)
1 Hyatt Regency Lisle Near Naperville (The Hyatt Regency), 1400 Corporetum Dr, ☏ +1-630-852-1234. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. (updated Mar 2024) 2 Sheraton Lisle Hotel, 3000 Warrenville Rd, ☏ +1-630-505-1000. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. (updated Mar 2024)
Lisle is served by one station on Metra's BNSF Line. 1 Lisle Train Station (Lisle Station), 1000 Front St, ☏ +1-630-968-3916. The train station for Lisle. Maintains a pedestrian tunnel. (updated Mar 2024)
Travel tips adapted from Lisle 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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