Pittsfield, IL Road Trips
Sitting in the Midwest, Pittsfield, IL is a local road trip base with 5 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 233-mile quick runs to 265-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Pittsfield, IL head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
301 mi
Waukegan, IL
Quickest Drive
4h 18m
Joliet, IL
Plan Around Pittsfield, IL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Pittsfield, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Pittsfield, IL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Pittsfield, IL
Driving from Pittsfield, IL
Expect an average of 247 miles and about 4h 38m behind the wheel when leaving Pittsfield, IL. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 265 miles (4h 58m), while the shortest is just 233 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Pittsfield, IL are Cicero, IL (264.8 mi, 4h 58m), Aurora, IL (244.4 mi, 4h 39m), and Joliet, IL (232.9 mi, 4h 18m). 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 247-mile trip from Pittsfield, IL, budget about $37 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 3 mapped routes leaving Pittsfield, IL and 2 routes heading into Pittsfield, IL, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 233 to 265 miles.
The longest mapped route from Pittsfield, IL covers 265 miles and takes approximately 4h 58m. Shorter options start at just 233 miles.
The average route from Pittsfield, IL runs about 247 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 38m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 247-mile trip from Pittsfield, IL costs roughly $37 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Pittsfield, IL include Cicero, IL, Aurora, IL and Joliet, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Pittsfield, IL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
4,422
Median Income
$52,432
Median Home Value
$113,300
Median Age
43.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Pittsfield, IL
A sampling of people born in Pittsfield, IL.
Ryan Carnes
1982
American actor
Timothy M. Rose
1942
American actor and puppeteer
Charles Russell Davis
1849–1930
American politician, Minnesota (1849-1930)
City data from Wikidata (Q574886), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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