Orion, IL Road Trips
Orion, IL serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 1 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 163-mile quick runs to 163-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Orion, IL head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
10
Longest Drive
197.2 mi
Waukegan, IL
Quickest Drive
2h 24m
Rockford, IL
Plan Around Orion, IL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Orion, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Orion, IL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Orion, IL
Driving from Orion, IL
The typical drive from Orion, IL covers about 163 miles and takes around 3h 10m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 163 miles (3h 10m), while the shortest is just 163 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Orion, IL are Berwyn, IL (162.6 mi, 3h 10m). 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 163-mile trip from Orion, IL, budget about $28 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 1 mapped routes leaving Orion, IL and 9 routes heading into Orion, IL, covering 10 total connections. Distances range from 163 to 163 miles.
The longest mapped route from Orion, IL covers 163 miles and takes approximately 3h 10m. Shorter options start at just 163 miles.
The average route from Orion, IL runs about 163 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 10m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.31/gallon for regular), the average 163-mile trip from Orion, IL costs roughly $28 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Orion, IL include Berwyn, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Orion, IL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,849
Median Income
$88,500
Median Home Value
$168,300
Median Age
36.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Orion, IL
A sampling of people born in Orion, IL.
Edgar Augustus Jerome Johnson
1900–1972
American economist (1900-1972)
City data from Wikidata (Q2671903), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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