Mattoon, IL Road Trips
With 8 routes heading out and 1 heading in, Mattoon, IL works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 52-mile quick runs to 200-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Mattoon, IL head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
204.5 mi
Arlington Heights, IL
Quickest Drive
1h 3m
Champaign, IL
Plan Around Mattoon, IL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Mattoon, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Mattoon, IL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Mattoon, IL
Mattoon, IL to Des Plaines, IL
Mattoon, IL to Aurora, IL
Mattoon, IL to Chicago, IL
Mattoon, IL to Bremen, IL
Mattoon, IL to Peoria, IL
Mattoon, IL to Bloomington, IL
Mattoon, IL to Springfield, IL
Mattoon, IL to Champaign, IL
Driving from Mattoon, IL
On average, trips departing from Mattoon, IL run 138 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 43m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 200 miles (3h 50m), while the shortest is just 52 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Mattoon, IL are Des Plaines, IL (200.1 mi, 3h 50m), Aurora, IL (184.2 mi, 3h 49m), Chicago, IL (182.7 mi, 3h 29m), Bremen, IL (164.4 mi, 3h 20m), and Peoria, IL (137.6 mi, 2h 33m). 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 138-mile trip from Mattoon, IL, budget about $20 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. 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 8 mapped routes leaving Mattoon, IL and 1 routes heading into Mattoon, IL, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 52 to 200 miles.
The longest mapped route from Mattoon, IL covers 200 miles and takes approximately 3h 50m. Shorter options start at just 52 miles.
The average route from Mattoon, IL runs about 138 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 43m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 138-mile trip from Mattoon, IL costs roughly $20 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Mattoon, IL include Des Plaines, IL, Aurora, IL, Chicago, IL and Bremen, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Mattoon, IL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
16,334
Median Income
$47,308
Median Home Value
$96,000
Median Age
42.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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