Origin
Cimic, IL
Morning in Cimic on Sunday
Local time
11:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cimic, IL to Rochester, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
19.8 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cimic, IL
Lucas Porras
Rochester, IL
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
This quick 19.8-mile drive from Cimic, IL, to Rochester, IL, can be completed in about 24 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. The route primarily utilizes I-55 and IL-29, with a small portion on IL-104, keeping you on highways for 95% of the journey. With a budget-friendly fuel cost of around $3, this is a straightforward trip through the Midwest. Given its short distance, you won't need to worry about overnight stays, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times. It's a simple, efficient connection between two points within Illinois.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 14.2 mi | 15m |
| IL 29 | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| IL 104 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Walnut Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 14.2 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cimic, IL and Rochester, IL.
1
Start on IL 104
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
IL 104
2
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
3
Merge onto I 55
14 mi
·
15 min
·
I 55
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Toward IL 29 South: Taylorville
5
Merge onto IL 29
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
IL 29
6
Continue on IL 29
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
IL 29
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto South Walnut Street
206 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Walnut Street
Use the left lane.
8
At end of road, turn right onto East Main Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Main Street
9
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 19.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
3
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 55
Merge onto I 55
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
15.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward IL 29 South: Taylorville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward IL 29 South: Taylorville
6
19.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
South Walnut Street
Turn left onto South Walnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
19.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
East Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.10 one way
$6.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Rochester, IL
Morning in Rochester on Sunday
Local time
11:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°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
24 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for the vast majority of this 19.8-mile trip, with 95% of the drive on interstate and state highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.2 miles on I-55, offering a consistent pace. You'll primarily be on I-55 and IL-29, which are designed for efficient travel. The road character remains largely consistent, emphasizing speed and directness over scenic detours, which is typical for this type of Midwestern highway connection.
95% 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: 14.2 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and IL 29. 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 24m drive. You will face about 6 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 1.1 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 15.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 19.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.2 miles on I 55. 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 1.1 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 15.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rochester, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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