Origin
Ladd, IL
Late night in Ladd on Sunday
Local time
4:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ladd, IL to Walnut, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
32.3 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ladd, IL
Efrem Efre
Walnut, IL
Jakub Pabis
Trip Overview
Ladd, IL to Walnut, IL is 32.3 miles and takes about 46m via I 80 and local roads, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, connecting two points in Illinois. It's a straightforward drive that's easy to fit into a larger itinerary or complete as a standalone outing. Given the minimal distance and time, you can expect a relaxed pace without much need for extensive planning. Consider it for a quick hop between these two Illinois communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 13.1 mi | 14m |
| 2050 East Street | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| West Green River Road | 5.9 mi | 10m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| County Road 2010 East | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East North Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 2850 North Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 13.1 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ladd, IL and Walnut, IL.
1
Start on East Cedar Street
48 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Cedar Street
2
Turn left onto IL 89
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
4
Merge onto I 80
13 mi
·
14 min
·
I 80
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 56
Toward IL 26: Princeton, Dixon
6
Turn right onto IL 26
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
7
Continue on IL 26
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 2010 East
8
Continue on IL 26
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
2050 East Street
9
Continue on IL 26
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Main Street
10
Turn left onto IL 92
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
West Green River Road
11
Continue on IL 92
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
2850 North Avenue
12
Turn straight onto IL 92
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East North Street
13
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Main Street
14
Turn left onto Liberty Street
141 ft
·
7 sec
·
Liberty Street
15
Turn right
64 ft
·
4 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.2 miles from Ladd, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 14.2 and 32.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
14.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward IL 26: Princeton, Dixon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 56
Toward IL 26: Princeton, Dixon
4
14.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
IL 26 / Main Street
Turn right onto IL 26 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
25.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
IL 92 / West Green River Road
Turn left onto IL 92 / West Green River Road
Navigation decision point
4
32.1 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
32.3 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Liberty Street
Turn left onto Liberty Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.93 one way
$9.86 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $5.43 | $10.85 |
| premium | $4.81 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $6.87 | $13.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.07 |
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
Walnut, IL
Late night in Walnut on Sunday
Local time
4:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Princeton, IL
16 mi in
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
1 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
46m 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 drive is a mix of highway and surface roads, with 41% of the route on I 80. You'll encounter your longest stretch of uninterrupted driving on I 80 for 13.1 miles. After leaving the interstate, you'll transition to surface streets like 2050 East Street and West Green River Road. Expect a shift from higher-speed cruising to more typical surface road conditions as you approach your destination.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.1 mi on I 80.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 14.2 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 46m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.6 miles (IL 26 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.2 miles (IL 92 / West Green River Road): Navigation decision point.
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 Ladd, IL to Walnut, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Dixon along the way.
Dixon
14.2 mi in
|
~16m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 32.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.1 miles on I 80. 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 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.6 miles (IL 26 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.2 miles (IL 92 / West Green River Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Walnut, 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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