Macomb, IL Road Trips
Sitting in the Midwest, Macomb, IL is a local road trip base with 10 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 208-mile quick runs to 243-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Macomb, IL head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
10
Longest Drive
252.9 mi
Evanston, IL
Quickest Drive
3h 46m
Rockford, IL
Plan Around Macomb, IL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Macomb, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Macomb, IL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Macomb, IL
Driving from Macomb, IL
Expect an average of 224 miles and about 4h 30m behind the wheel when leaving Macomb, IL. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 243 miles (5h 33m), while the shortest is just 208 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Macomb, IL include Chicago, IL (243.3 mi, 4h 41m), York, IL (232.1 mi, 5h 33m), Markham, IL (229.4 mi, 4h 19m), Bremen, IL (219.4 mi, 4h 35m), and Aurora, IL (210.7 mi, 3h 57m). 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 224-mile trip from Macomb, IL, budget about $33 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 tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Macomb, IL and 4 routes heading into Macomb, IL, covering 10 total connections. Distances range from 208 to 243 miles.
The longest mapped route from Macomb, IL covers 243 miles and takes approximately 5h 33m. Shorter options start at just 208 miles.
The average route from Macomb, IL runs about 224 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 30m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 224-mile trip from Macomb, IL costs roughly $33 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Macomb, IL include Chicago, IL, York, IL, Markham, IL and Bremen, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Macomb, IL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
15,006
Median Income
$39,753
Median Home Value
$99,800
Median Age
27.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Macomb, IL at a Glance
Founded
1830
Elevation
633 ft
Area
4 mi²
Notable People from Macomb, IL
A sampling of people born in Macomb, IL.
Elizabeth Magie
1866–1948
American board game designer (1866–1948)
Marcus Dunstan
1975
American film director and screenwriter
Al Sears
1910–1990
American jazz tenor saxophonist (1910-1990)
Edward Thomas Noonan
1861–1923
American politician
David C. Williams
1958
American film score composer
Benjamin B. Hampton
1875–1932
American film director and producer (1875-1932)
City data from Wikidata (Q575389), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Macomb, IL
Macomb is a city in Illinois.
University Art Gallery Museum, Address, ☏ +1 309-298-1587. M-F 9AM-4PM. Also opened 6-8 PM Tuesdays during exhibitions. Closed during school breaks and holidays. The Old Bailey House, 100 S. Campbell, ☏ +1 309-833-1727. Geology Museum (Tillman Hall on WIU's campus. Located between Adams Street and Murray Street), ☏ +1 309-298-1151. M-F: 9AM-noon & 1PM-4:30PM. Closed during school breaks and holidays. Free admission. Western Illinois Museum
1 Spring Lake Park, 620 Spring Lake Park Rd, ☏ +1 309-833-2052, [email protected]. Several miles of trails for hiking and biking, canoe/kayak rental, picnic area, playground, fishing, and camping. The bait shop rents pontoon and paddle boats, as well as golf carts. Wi-Fi is free for 60 minutes per 24 hours, per device. (updated Aug 2025) 2 Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd, Colchester, ☏ +1 309-776-3422. Several miles of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding, canoe/kayak rental, picnic area, playground, fishing, and camping. Also a host site for a local Maple Syrup Festival. (updated Aug 2025)
Amtrak has a station at 120 East Calhoun Street. Illinois Service stops at the station.
Go West provides bus service. +1 309 575-3333
Travel tips adapted from Macomb (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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