Summit, IL Road Trips
With 3 routes heading out and 2 heading in, Summit, IL works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 275 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Summit, IL head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
298.9 mi
Niles, IL
Quickest Drive
4h 58m
Lockport, IL
Plan Around Summit, IL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Summit, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Summit, IL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Summit, IL
Driving from Summit, IL
The typical drive from Summit, IL covers about 275 miles and takes around 5h 10m. 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 293 miles (5h 34m), while the shortest is just 263 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Summit, IL most often head toward Chicago, IL (292.9 mi, 5h 34m), Bolingbrook, IL (268.3 mi, 4h 59m), and Lockport, IL (262.9 mi, 4h 58m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IL currently averages around $4.65 per gallon. For the typical 275-mile trip from Summit, IL, budget about $50 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. 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 3 mapped routes leaving Summit, IL and 2 routes heading into Summit, IL, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 263 to 293 miles.
The longest mapped route from Summit, IL covers 293 miles and takes approximately 5h 34m. Shorter options start at just 263 miles.
The average route from Summit, IL runs about 275 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 10m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.65/gallon for regular), the average 275-mile trip from Summit, IL costs roughly $50 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Summit, IL include Chicago, IL, Bolingbrook, IL and Lockport, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Summit, IL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
10,896
Median Income
$60,417
Median Home Value
$224,800
Median Age
38.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Summit, IL at a Glance
Founded
1890
Elevation
614 ft
Area
2 mi²
Notable People from Summit, IL
A sampling of people born in Summit, IL.
Fred Hampton
1948–1969
African-American activist (1948-1969)
Ted Kluszewski
1924–1988
American baseball player and coach (1924–1988)
Pauline Atherton Cochrane
1929–2024
American librarian (1929-2024)
City data from Wikidata (Q2674024), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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