Origin
Cimic, IL
Afternoon in Cimic on Sunday
Local time
12:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cimic, IL to Sherman, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
25.2 mi
41 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 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cimic, IL
Lucas Porras
Sherman, IL
Pho Tomass
Trip Overview
This 25.2-mile drive from Cimic, IL to Sherman, IL is a quick trip, typically taking around 30 minutes. With a low fuel cost estimated at $4, it's an economical option for a day trip within the Midwest. The route is heavily highway-focused, with 93% of it on interstates, making it a straightforward journey. You won't need to worry about overnight stays for this short distance; it's easily manageable in a single stretch. This drive is ideal if you're looking for a no-fuss connection between these two Illinois locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 22.7 mi | 25m |
| South Sherman Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| IL 104 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Parkway Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Andrew Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 22.7 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cimic, IL and Sherman, 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
23 mi
·
25 min
·
I 55
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Toward Sherman
5
Turn right onto South Sherman Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sherman Boulevard
6
Turn right onto IL 124
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Andrew Road
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto Parkway Drive
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Parkway Drive
8
Arrive at destination
Parkway Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 25.1 — 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
23.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward Sherman
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Sherman
5
24.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
IL 124 / East Andrew Road
Turn right onto IL 124 / East Andrew Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
25.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Parkway Drive
Turn left onto Parkway Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.94 one way
$7.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.56 | $11.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 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 | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
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
Sherman, IL
Afternoon in Sherman on Sunday
Local time
12:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
30m 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 predominantly highway experience on this route, as 93% of the journey utilizes major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22.7 miles on I-55, offering a consistent pace. You'll primarily be on I-55, transitioning to South Sherman Boulevard and then IL-104 for the final approach. The character of the drive is largely defined by its efficient, high-speed nature, minimizing the need for frequent slowdowns.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.7 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and South Sherman Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
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 30m 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: at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 23.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 25.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.7 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 23.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sherman, 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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