Manteno, IL Road Trips

With 1 routes heading out and 8 heading in, Manteno, IL works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 45 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Manteno, IL head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

9

Longest Drive

89.2 mi

Waukegan, IL

Quickest Drive

45m

Joliet, IL

Plan Around Manteno, IL

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Manteno, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Waukegan, IL to Manteno, IL 89.2 mi · 1h 57m Champaign, IL to Manteno, IL 85.6 mi · 1h 39m Elgin, IL to Manteno, IL 74.4 mi · 1h 42m Elk Grove, IL to Manteno, IL 61.5 mi · 1h 24m

Continue From Manteno, IL

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Manteno, IL to Cicero, IL 44.6 mi · 1h 3m

Trips from Manteno, IL

Manteno, IL to Cicero, IL

44.6 mi 1h 3m

Driving from Manteno, IL

The typical drive from Manteno, IL covers about 45 miles and takes around 1h 3m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 45 miles (1h 3m), while the shortest is just 45 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Manteno, IL most often head toward Cicero, IL (44.6 mi, 1h 3m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in IL currently averages around $4.32 per gallon. For the typical 45-mile trip from Manteno, IL, budget about $8 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 1 mapped routes leaving Manteno, IL and 8 routes heading into Manteno, IL, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 45 to 45 miles.

The longest mapped route from Manteno, IL covers 45 miles and takes approximately 1h 3m. Shorter options start at just 45 miles.

The average route from Manteno, IL runs about 45 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 3m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.32/gallon for regular), the average 45-mile trip from Manteno, IL costs roughly $8 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Manteno, IL include Cicero, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Manteno, IL by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

8,942

Median Income

$96,057

Median Home Value

$241,700

Median Age

47.1

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Manteno, IL at a Glance

Founded

1855

Elevation

2,257 ft

Area

2 mi²

Traveler Guide to Manteno, IL

Manteno is a small town in Illinois.

Manteno Historical Society Museum, 192 West Third Street, ☏ +1 815-922-8281. 1PM - 3PM, the first Saturday of each month. Free.

Manteno Sportsmans club, 851 N. Main St., ☏ +1 815 468-8635. The club has a variety of events and is located on Manteno Lake.

There are many pubs in Manteno Route 50 North, 178 North Locust Street, ☏ +1 815 468-8242. Route 50 North is a large sports bar

Country Inn & Suites, 380 South Cypress Drive, ☏ +1 815 468-2600. (updated Jun 2017)

Located right off I-57 at exit 322, Manteno is a small family oriented farming community with a population near 10,000. The closest Greyhound Bus Lines stop is in Kankakee next to the Economy Inn at 2125 S Schuyler Ave. The phone number for the Greyhound bus stop is: +1 815-929-1135. You'll need to ride a cab to continue to Manteno unless you want to take three public buses to Manteno. If you are coming from Chicago, you have two options: You can take the Orange CTA train to Midway Airport and then take the River Valley Metro's Midway commuter bus. River Valley Metro's phone number is: +1 815-937-4287 The bus fare is $2 per trip. The trip takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes. The bus stop at the airport is outside of the train CTA station. The commuter bus will drop you off at West 1st street and North Oak Street. Buses run about every 2 hours and 45 minutes, Monday through Friday, 5AM to 10:15PM. On Saturday, the buses run from 7AM to 9:15PM. On Sunday and major holidays, there are only three trips in each direction. Take Metra's Electric District Line to University Park Station, then transfer to the University Park bus run by River Valley Metro. The bus fare is $2 each way and the ride takes about thirty minutes. Buses run fairly frequently Monday through Friday. Buses run every two hours between 7AM and 9PM on Saturday. However, there are only four trips on Sunday between 8:52AM and 4:07PM.

River Valley Metro (+1 815-937-4287)'s route 9 travels through Manteno. Buses run Monday through Friday 5AM – 10:30PM, Saturday: 7AM – 10:30PM, Sunday and holidays: 8AM – 5PM. The fare is $1 and buses run every hour. This bus runs from west to east in Manteno before continuing to Bourbonnais. For example, if you are at the transit center or nearby restaurants and want to go to the west side near Howard Johnson Inn near Interstate 57, the bus will need to travel east, then south to Bourbonnais and then north and east to western Manteno. This trip will take about an hour. If you are pressed for time, you should call a taxi or walk if possible.

Travel tips adapted from Manteno 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.