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Trip from Barry, IL to Time, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

50m

Distance

28.1 mi

45 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 46m ★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Illinois, United States

Barry, IL

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Downtown Time, IL, IL

Time, IL

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Trip Overview

Barry, IL to Time, IL is 28.1 miles and takes about 50 minutes via I 72 and US 54, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest, connecting two points in Illinois. Expect a straightforward drive that's easy to accomplish in under an hour, making it ideal for a quick transition between locations or a brief excursion. Given the minimal distance and time commitment, this route is best suited for same-day travel without the need for overnight stays.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 72 14.3 mi 15m
US 54 5.1 mi 8m
1100 North 2.8 mi 11m
East Washington Street 2.2 mi 3m
3250 East 1 mi 3m
3200 E 0.7 mi 2m
1350 North 0.5 mi 1m
Rodgers Street 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 72 — 14.3 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barry, IL and Time, IL.

1

Start on Rodgers Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Rodgers Street
2

Continue on County Highway 4

0.2 mi · 23 sec · County Highway 4
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec
4

Merge onto I 72; US 36

14 mi · 15 min · I 72; US 36
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 25 sec
Exit 35 Toward US 54, IL 107: Griggsville, Pittsfield
6

Turn right onto US 54

5.1 mi · 8 min · US 54
7

Turn left onto IL 106

2.2 mi · 3 min · East Washington Street
8

Turn right onto 3200 E

0.7 mi · 2 min · 3200 E
9

At end of road, turn left onto 1350 North

0.5 mi · 1 min · 1350 North
10

Turn right onto 3250 East

1.0 mi · 3 min · 3250 East
11

Continue on 1100 North

1.5 mi · 5 min · 1100 North
12

Continue on 1100 North

1.3 mi · 5 min · 1100 North
13

Continue on West Street

0.2 mi · 49 sec · West Street
14

Turn left

56 ft · 4 sec
15

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 23.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

6
15.2 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward US 54, IL 107: Griggsville, Pittsfield

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 35 Toward US 54, IL 107: Griggsville, Pittsfield
4
20.6 mi into trip | ~26m in | IL 106 / East Washington Street

Turn left onto IL 106 / East Washington Street

Navigation decision point

4
22.8 mi into trip | ~29m in | 3200 E

Turn right onto 3200 E

Navigation decision point

5
23.6 mi into trip | ~32m in | 1350 North

At end of road, turn left onto 1350 North

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.15 one way

$8.30 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $4.58 $9.16
premium $4.72 $5.22 $10.43
diesel $4.80 $5.31 $10.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.4 0 $2.95 $1.35
Efficient EV 7 0 $2.46 $1.12
EV Truck/SUV 11.2 0 $3.93 $1.80

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Jul 13, 2026

Origin

Barry, IL

Afternoon in Barry on Sunday

Local time

12:21 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Clear

NE 0 to 3 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 12 at 8:58PM CDT until July 17 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 12 at 8:58PM CDT until July 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Destination

Time, IL

Afternoon in Time on Sunday

Local time

12:21 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Clear

NE 2 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 12 at 8:58PM CDT until July 17 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 12 at 8:58PM CDT until July 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

50m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 70% of the journey taking place on faster roads like I 72. You'll experience a longest stretch of 14.3 miles on I 72, allowing for consistent speed and minimal interruption. The remaining portion will utilize US 54 and 1100 North, offering a slight change of pace but still maintaining a generally efficient travel profile. It's not a winding scenic byway, but rather a functional connection designed for straightforward transit.

70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.3 mi on I 72.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 72 and US 54. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 50m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 15.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.6 miles (IL 106 / East Washington Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

816 ft 620 ft

Total Climb

336 ft

Total Descent

363 ft

Highest Point

816 ft

~8 mi in

Elevation Range

196 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Barry, IL to Time, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Pittsfield along the way.

Pittsfield

15.2 mi in | ~17m

About the Cities

Starting in Barry, IL

Full guide →

Arriving in Time, IL

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 28.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (70%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 14.3 miles on I 72. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 15.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.6 miles (IL 106 / East Washington Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Time, IL before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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