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Trip from Cruse, IL to Hoosier, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 27, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

42m

Distance

16.1 mi

26 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 39m ★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m

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

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Downtown Cruse, IL, IL

Cruse, IL

Mikhail Nilov

Downtown Hoosier, IL, IL

Hoosier, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

Cruse, IL to Hoosier, IL is 16.1 miles and takes about 42m via Iola Lane, Robin Lane, and County Road 925 East, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within the Midwest region and the state of Illinois, making it a straightforward excursion. Expect a drive primarily on surface roads, perfect for a leisurely pace without the rush of interstate travel. It's a quick hop, ideal for a same-day trip when you don't have a lot of time but want to cover some ground.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Iola Lane 9.4 mi 23m
Robin Lane 2.8 mi 11m
County Road 925 East 1.8 mi 2m
West Broadway 1 mi 2m
Kite Road 0.8 mi 3m
Old Bible Grove Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Iola Lane — 9.4 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cruse, IL and Hoosier, IL.

1

Start on Kite Road

0.8 mi · 3 min · Kite Road
2

Turn right onto Iola Lane

2.0 mi · 4 min · Iola Lane
3

Continue on West Broadway

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Broadway
4

Continue on Iola Lane

2.3 mi · 5 min · Iola Lane
5

Continue on Iola Lane

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Iola Lane
6

Continue on Iola Lane

1.7 mi · 4 min · Iola Lane
7

At end of road, turn left onto Iola Lane

2.0 mi · 4 min · Iola Lane
8

At end of road, turn left onto Iola Lane

1.2 mi · 2 min · Iola Lane
9

Turn right onto US 45

1.8 mi · 2 min · County Road 925 East
10

Turn left onto Robin Lane

2.8 mi · 11 min · Robin Lane
11

At end of road, turn right onto Old Bible Grove Road

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Old Bible Grove Road
12

Arrive at destination

Old Bible Grove Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 15.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.8 mi into trip | ~3m in | Iola Lane

Turn right onto Iola Lane

Navigation decision point

4
8 mi into trip | ~20m in | Iola Lane

At end of road, turn left onto Iola Lane

Navigation decision point

4
10.1 mi into trip | ~25m in | Iola Lane

At end of road, turn left onto Iola Lane

Navigation decision point

3
11.3 mi into trip | ~28m in | US 45 / County Road 925 East

Turn right onto US 45 / County Road 925 East

Navigation decision point

5
15.9 mi into trip | ~42m in | Old Bible Grove Road

At end of road, turn right onto Old Bible Grove Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.46 one way

$4.91 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.27 $2.71 $5.41
premium $4.81 $3.05 $6.09
diesel $5.40 $3.42 $6.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.8 0 $1.69 $0.77
Efficient EV 4 0 $1.41 $0.64
EV Truck/SUV 6.4 0 $2.25 $1.03

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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.

Forecast as of Apr 25, 2026

Origin

Cruse, IL

Evening in Cruse on Sunday

Local time

7:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Mostly Clear

NE 7 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:36PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:36PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Destination

Hoosier, IL

Evening in Hoosier on Sunday

Local time

7:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Mostly Clear

NE 6 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:36PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:36PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

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

42m 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 has a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire 16.1 miles. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 9.4 miles on Iola Lane. You'll notice a consistent rural cruising feel as you navigate through the landscape, with no interstate merging to contend with. The roads are all surface roads, so anticipate a steady, unhurried pace.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.4 mi on Iola Lane.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Iola Lane.

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 42m 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 0.8 miles (Iola Lane): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (Iola Lane): Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles (Iola Lane): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 16.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.4 miles on Iola Lane. 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 0.8 miles (Iola Lane): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (Iola Lane): Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles (Iola Lane): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hoosier, 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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