Origin
Haynes, IL
Morning in Haynes on Sunday
Local time
7:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Haynes, IL to Chatham, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
31.9 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Haynes, IL
Yusuf Çelik
Chatham, IL
Quang Vuong
Trip Overview
Haynes to Chatham is 31.9 miles and takes about 42 minutes via I 72, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive primarily located within the Midwest region of Illinois. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, making it an efficient way to travel between these two points. Given the brief duration and minimal stops, this trip is ideal for a quick errand or connecting to another journey. Plan for a simple, no-fuss transit that gets you where you need to go with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 72 | 19.5 mi | 22m |
| Old Route 36 | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| North Main Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| South Veterans Parkway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Buffalo Mechanicsburg Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Elm Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Borden Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 72
— 19.5 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haynes, IL and Chatham, IL.
1
Start on Borden Road
348 ft
·
16 sec
·
Borden Road
2
Turn right
293 ft
·
17 sec
3
Turn left onto Old Route 36
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Old Route 36
4
Continue on Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Elm Street
5
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
South Main Street
6
Continue on Buffalo Mechanicsburg Road
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Buffalo Mechanicsburg Road
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
8
Merge onto I 72; US 36
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 72; US 36
9
Take the exit onto I 72; US 36
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
I 72; US 36
Toward I 55 South, I 72 West: Saint Louis, Jacksonville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 72; US 36
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
I 72; US 36
Toward I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
Toward IL 4: Springfield, Chatham
12
Keep slight left at fork
265 ft
·
8 sec
13
Turn left onto IL 4
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Veterans Parkway
14
Continue on IL 4
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Veterans Parkway
15
Continue on IL 4
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Arrive at destination
IL 4
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 26.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
6.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
7
18 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 72; US 36
Take the exit onto I 72; US 36 toward I 55 South, I 72 West: Saint Louis, Jacksonville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 55 South, I 72 West: Saint Louis, Jack...
6
23.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 72; US 36
Keep slight right at fork onto I 72; US 36 toward I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
5
26.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward IL 4: Springfield, Chatham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IL 4: Springfield, Chatham
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.99 one way
$9.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.48 | $10.95 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.04 | $14.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Chatham, IL
Morning in Chatham on Sunday
Local time
7:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Sunny
W 10 to 14 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
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
5 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
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 is heavily focused on highway driving, with 84% of the journey taking place on faster roads like I 72. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 19.5 miles on I 72, offering a consistent pace. The initial part of your drive will likely keep you on the interstate, providing a smooth and direct path. As you approach your destination, you'll transition to local roads like Old Route 36 and North Main Street, requiring a slight adjustment in speed and awareness.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.5 mi on I 72.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 72 and Old Route 36. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.9 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18 miles (I 72; US 36): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Haynes, IL to Chatham, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Jacksonville along the way.
Jacksonville
18 mi in
|
~22m
|
via I 72; US 36
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 31.9 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 (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.5 miles on I 72. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Chatham, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18 miles (I 72; US 36): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Chatham, 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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