Matteson, IL Road Trips
Sitting in the Midwest, Matteson, IL is a local road trip base with 12 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 127 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Matteson, IL spread mainly north and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
12
Longest Drive
318.5 mi
Bremen, IL
Quickest Drive
30m
Calumet City, IL
Plan Around Matteson, IL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Matteson, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Matteson, IL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Matteson, IL
Driving from Matteson, IL
Expect an average of 127 miles and about 2h 31m behind the wheel when leaving Matteson, IL. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 319 miles (6h 4m), while the shortest is just 24 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Matteson, IL most often head toward Bremen, IL (318.5 mi, 6h 4m), Belleville, IL (280.9 mi, 5h 12m), Schaumburg, IL (49.5 mi, 1h 11m), Wheaton, IL (45.2 mi, 1h 2m), and Des Plaines, 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 $4.3 per gallon. For the typical 127-mile trip from Matteson, IL, budget about $22 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 6 mapped routes leaving Matteson, IL and 6 routes heading into Matteson, IL, covering 12 total connections. Distances range from 24 to 319 miles.
The longest mapped route from Matteson, IL covers 319 miles and takes approximately 6h 4m. Shorter options start at just 24 miles.
The average route from Matteson, IL runs about 127 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 31m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.3/gallon for regular), the average 127-mile trip from Matteson, IL costs roughly $22 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Matteson, IL include Bremen, IL, Belleville, IL, Schaumburg, IL and Wheaton, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Matteson, IL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
18,681
Median Income
$98,617
Median Home Value
$251,400
Median Age
44.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Matteson, IL at a Glance
Founded
1889
Area
4 mi²
City data from Wikidata (Q1998830), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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