Robinson, IL Road Trips
Robinson, IL serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 10 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 201-mile quick runs to 295-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Robinson, IL head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
13
Longest Drive
294.6 mi
Rockford, IL
Quickest Drive
4h 7m
North Peoria, IL
Plan Around Robinson, IL
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Robinson, IL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Robinson, IL
Robinson, IL to Rockford, IL
Robinson, IL to Waukegan, IL
Robinson, IL to Elgin, IL
Robinson, IL to Naperville, IL
Robinson, IL to Aurora, IL
Robinson, IL to Chicago, IL
Robinson, IL to Berwyn, IL
Robinson, IL to Markham, IL
Robinson, IL to Joliet, IL
Robinson, IL to North Peoria, IL
Driving from Robinson, IL
The typical drive from Robinson, IL covers about 248 miles and takes around 5h 8m. 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 295 miles (5h 54m), while the shortest is just 201 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Robinson, IL are Rockford, IL (294.6 mi, 5h 49m), Waukegan, IL (284.9 mi, 5h 54m), Elgin, IL (271.8 mi, 5h 40m), Naperville, IL (245.6 mi, 5h 13m), and Aurora, IL (245.4 mi, 5h 20m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IL currently averages around $4.69 per gallon. For the typical 248-mile trip from Robinson, IL, budget about $46 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. 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 10 mapped routes leaving Robinson, IL and 3 routes heading into Robinson, IL, covering 13 total connections. Distances range from 201 to 295 miles.
The longest mapped route from Robinson, IL covers 295 miles and takes approximately 5h 54m. Shorter options start at just 201 miles.
The average route from Robinson, IL runs about 248 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 8m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.69/gallon for regular), the average 248-mile trip from Robinson, IL costs roughly $46 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Robinson, IL include Rockford, IL, Waukegan, IL, Elgin, IL and Naperville, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Robinson, IL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
7,005
Median Income
$67,591
Median Home Value
$102,600
Median Age
40.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Robinson, IL
A sampling of people born in Robinson, IL.
James Jones
1921–1977
American author (1921–1977)
Calli Cox
1977
American pornographic actress & former schoolteacher
Robert Brubaker
1916–2010
American actor (1916-2010)
Lisa Brown
1956
American politician
City data from Wikidata (Q371281), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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