Rome, IL Road Trips
Rome, IL serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 4 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 121 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Rome, IL head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
179.1 mi
Waukegan, IL
Quickest Drive
1h 11m
Bloomington, IL
Plan Around Rome, IL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Rome, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Rome, IL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Rome, IL
Driving from Rome, IL
Expect an average of 121 miles and about 2h 26m behind the wheel when leaving Rome, IL. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 179 miles (3h 32m), while the shortest is just 56 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Rome, IL are Waukegan, IL (179.1 mi, 3h 32m), Berwyn, IL (141 mi, 2h 45m), Aurora, IL (108.7 mi, 2h 16m), and Bloomington, IL (56.3 mi, 1h 11m). 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 121-mile trip from Rome, IL, budget about $18 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 tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Rome, IL and 1 routes heading into Rome, IL, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 56 to 179 miles.
The longest mapped route from Rome, IL covers 179 miles and takes approximately 3h 32m. Shorter options start at just 56 miles.
The average route from Rome, IL runs about 121 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 26m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 121-mile trip from Rome, IL costs roughly $18 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Rome, IL include Waukegan, IL, Berwyn, IL, Aurora, IL and Bloomington, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Rome, IL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,628
Median Income
$95,263
Median Home Value
$155,700
Median Age
39.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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