Origin
Cullom, IL
Late night in Cullom on Tuesday
Local time
3:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cullom, IL to Fairbury, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
24.1 mi
39 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cullom, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Fairbury, IL
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Trip Overview
Cullom to Fairbury is 24.1 miles and takes about 38 minutes via North 2700 East Road and IL 116, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Illinois, connecting two Midwest towns. Expect a local feel, primarily on county roads with some highway time. It’s a straightforward trip, ideal for a quick hop between communities or as part of a larger regional exploration. You won't encounter major cities, but rather the open landscapes typical of central Illinois.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 2700 East Road | 9 mi | 12m |
| IL 116 | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| East 1700 North Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| East 800 North Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| East 820 North Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| East Oak Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| North Center Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Jackson Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North 2700 East Road
— 9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cullom, IL and Fairbury, IL.
1
Start on IL 116
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Jackson Street
2
Continue on IL 116
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
East 1700 North Road
3
Turn straight onto IL 116
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
IL 116
4
Turn left onto IL 47
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
North 2700 East Road
5
Continue on IL 47
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Center Street
6
Turn right onto US 24
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
West Wabash Street
7
Continue on US 24
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East 820 North Road
8
Continue on US 24
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East 800 North Road
9
Continue on US 24
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Oak Street
10
Turn right onto South 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South 2nd Street
11
Arrive at destination
North 2nd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 8.5 and 23.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
8.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
IL 47 / North 2700 East Road
Turn left onto IL 47 / North 2700 East Road
Navigation decision point
3
18.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 24 / West Wabash Street
Turn right onto US 24 / West Wabash Street
Navigation decision point
4
23.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
South 2nd Street
Turn right onto South 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.77 one way
$7.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.14 | $8.27 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Fairbury, IL
Late night in Fairbury on Tuesday
Local time
3:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
38m 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 route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with only 20% of it on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 9 miles along North 2700 East Road. As you navigate, be prepared for frequent turns as you transition between North 2700 East Road, IL 116, and East 1700 North Road. This segment offers a true feel for the backroads, where you'll be more attuned to local signage and the changing rural scenery.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9 mi on North 2700 East Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 8.5 miles in near IL 47 / North 2700 East Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cullom, IL to Fairbury, IL is easy. At 38m with 20% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.5 miles (IL 47 / North 2700 East Road): Navigation decision point; at 18.3 miles (US 24 / West Wabash Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.8 miles (South 2nd Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 24.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (20%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9 miles on North 2700 East Road. 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 8.5 miles (IL 47 / North 2700 East Road): Navigation decision point; at 18.3 miles (US 24 / West Wabash Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.8 miles (South 2nd Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fairbury, 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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