Marshall, IL Road Trips
Sitting in the Midwest, Marshall, IL is a local road trip base with 8 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 18-mile quick runs to 267-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Marshall, IL head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
Photo: Mateusz Dach
Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
267.4 mi
Rockford, IL
Quickest Drive
33m
Melrose, IL
Plan Around Marshall, IL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Marshall, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Marshall, IL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Marshall, IL
Driving from Marshall, IL
On average, trips departing from Marshall, IL run 189 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 3m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 267 miles (5h 18m), while the shortest is just 18 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Marshall, IL include Rockford, IL (267.4 mi, 5h 16m), Waukegan, IL (235.8 mi, 5h 18m), Naperville, IL (215.2 mi, 4h 41m), Cicero, IL (209.5 mi, 4h 27m), and Melrose, IL (17.9 mi, 33m). 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 189-mile trip from Marshall, IL, budget about $32 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 5 mapped routes leaving Marshall, IL and 3 routes heading into Marshall, IL, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 18 to 267 miles.
The longest mapped route from Marshall, IL covers 267 miles and takes approximately 5h 18m. Shorter options start at just 18 miles.
The average route from Marshall, IL runs about 189 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 3m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.31/gallon for regular), the average 189-mile trip from Marshall, IL costs roughly $32 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Marshall, IL include Rockford, IL, Waukegan, IL, Naperville, IL and Cicero, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Marshall, IL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
3,987
Median Income
$70,950
Median Home Value
$118,500
Median Age
42.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Marshall, IL at a Glance
Founded
1835
Elevation
620 ft
Area
4 mi²
Notable People from Marshall, IL
A sampling of people born in Marshall, IL.
Charles Le Moyne
1880–1956
actor (1880-1956)
Chris Bennett
1948
American dancer and singer
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Marshall, IL.
John W. Lewis House
listed on the NRHP in Marshall, Illinois
Marshall Business Historic District
historic district located in downtown Marshall, Illinois
City data from Wikidata (Q575438), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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