Origin
Chadwick, IL
Morning in Chadwick on Sunday
Local time
10:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chadwick, IL to Marcus, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
24.8 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chadwick, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Marcus, IL
Mike Tyurin
Trip Overview
Chadwick, IL to Marcus, IL is 24.8 miles and takes about 40m via US 52, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Illinois, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a drive that is primarily on faster roads, making it a quick connection between these two points. It's a straightforward journey, ideal for those who need to get from point A to point B efficiently without much fuss. Consider this a practical link rather than a destination-focused scenic tour.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 52 | 16 mi | 25m |
| IL 40 | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| 3rd Street | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Marcus Road | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Clay Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 52
— 16 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chadwick, IL and Marcus, IL.
1
Start on East 2nd Street
53 ft
·
4 sec
·
East 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto Main Street
463 ft
·
24 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto IL 40
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
3rd Street
4
Turn slight left onto IL 40
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
IL 40
5
At end of road, turn right onto IL 78
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Clay Street
6
Turn left onto US 52; IL 64
16 mi
·
25 min
·
US 52; IL 64
7
Turn sharp left onto Marcus Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Marcus Road
8
Continue on Marcus Road
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Marcus Road
9
Arrive at destination
Marcus Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 40 / 3rd Street
Turn left onto IL 40 / 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
IL 78 / Clay Street
At end of road, turn right onto IL 78 / Clay Street
Navigation decision point
4
8.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 52; IL 64
Turn left onto US 52; IL 64
Navigation decision point
5
24.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Marcus Road
Turn sharp left onto Marcus Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.88 one way
$7.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.26 | $8.51 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.77 | $9.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.48 | $10.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Marcus, IL
Morning in Marcus on Sunday
Local time
10:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily focused on highways, with 82% of the route utilizing them. You'll experience long stretches of efficient travel, including one uninterrupted segment of 16 miles on US 52. The primary roads guiding you are US 52, IL 40, and 3rd Street, suggesting a mix of highway and potentially some in-town navigation toward the end. The profile indicates a highway-focused drive, meaning you'll likely encounter consistent speeds and fewer opportunities for spontaneous stops along the main thoroughfares.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16 mi on US 52.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 52 and IL 40. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (IL 40 / 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (IL 78 / Clay Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 24.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16 miles on US 52. 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: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (IL 40 / 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (IL 78 / Clay Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Marcus, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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