Origin
Maroa, IL
Late night in Maroa on Sunday
Local time
5:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maroa, IL to Niantic, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
24.2 mi
39 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 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Niantic, IL
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 24.2-mile drive from Maroa, IL, to Niantic, IL, will take you about 31 minutes, making it an ideal quick trip. Primarily utilizing I 72 with brief sections on US 51 and South Four Bridges Road, this route is perfect for a day trip as it requires no overnight stays. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, it's an economical option for exploring the Midwest. The journey is almost entirely highway-focused, offering a direct and efficient path between these two Illinois towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 72 | 12.9 mi | 13m |
| US 51 | 8 mi | 10m |
| South Four Bridges Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Illinois Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Wood Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Lewis Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Eldorado Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Old US Hwy 51 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 72
— 12.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maroa, IL and Niantic, IL.
1
Start on West Main Street
218 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto South Wood Street
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Wood Street
3
Continue on Old US Hwy 51
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Old US Hwy 51
4
Turn left onto US 51
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
US 51
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 72 West: Springfield, Pana
6
Merge onto I 72; US 51
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I 72; US 51
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward Niantic
8
Turn right onto South Four Bridges Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Four Bridges Road
9
Turn left onto West Eldorado Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Eldorado Street
10
Turn right onto Niantic Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Niantic Road
11
Continue on South Illinois Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Illinois Road
12
Turn left onto East Lewis Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Lewis Street
13
Turn right onto North Pritchett Street
210 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Pritchett Street
14
Arrive at destination
North Pritchett Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Wood Street
Turn right onto South Wood Street
Navigation decision point
5
8.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 72 West: Springfield, Pana
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 72 West: Springfield, Pana
4
22.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward Niantic
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Niantic
4
23 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
West Eldorado Street
Turn left onto West Eldorado Street
Navigation decision point
5
24.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
North Pritchett Street
Turn right onto North Pritchett Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.78 one way
$7.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.15 | $8.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.66 | $9.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 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 | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
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
Niantic, IL
Late night in Niantic on Sunday
Local time
5:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
2 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
31m 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 highway-intensive experience, as 88% of this drive is on interstates. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 12.9 miles on I 72, providing a consistent pace. While predominantly on I 72, the route incorporates brief transitions onto US 51 and South Four Bridges Road, offering slight variations in the driving environment. This profile suggests a drive focused more on reaching your destination efficiently rather than on scenic detours.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.9 mi on I 72.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 72 and US 51. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Wood Street.
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 31m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Wood Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 Maroa, IL to Niantic, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Pana along the way.
Pana
8.6 mi in
|
~11m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 24.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.9 miles on I 72. 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: near the start (South Wood Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.1 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 Niantic, 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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