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Trip from Munster, IL to Odell, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

56m

Distance

28.9 mi

46 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m

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

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Downtown Munster, IL, IL

Munster, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Downtown Odell, IL, IL

Odell, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

Munster, IL to Odell, IL is 28.9 miles and takes about 56m via North 13th Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Midwest region, specifically Illinois, making it a straightforward drive. You'll be navigating mostly surface roads for this entire trip, so expect a more relaxed pace compared to highway cruising. Given the brief distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a leisurely afternoon excursion without needing an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North 13th Road 9.4 mi 16m
East 3200 North Road 6 mi 8m
North 2100 East Road 5.9 mi 14m
E 3200 N Road 3 mi 4m
East Main Street 1.7 mi 2m
East 14th Road 1 mi 3m
West Bridge Street 0.7 mi 1m
North 12th Road 0.5 mi 2m
Longest stretch: North 13th Road — 9.4 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Munster, IL and Odell, IL.

1

Start on this road

150 ft · 12 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto North 12th Road

0.5 mi · 2 min · North 12th Road
3

Turn left onto East 14th Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · East 14th Road
4

Turn right onto IL 18

2.5 mi · 4 min · North 13th Road
5

Continue on North 1st Street

0.2 mi · 16 sec · North 1st Street
6

Continue on West Bridge Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Bridge Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
7

Turn left onto South Wasson Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · South Wasson Street
8

Turn right onto IL 18

1.7 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
9

Continue on IL 18

6.9 mi · 12 min · North 13th Road
10

Turn left onto IL 17

3.0 mi · 4 min · E 3200 N Road
11

Continue on IL 17

6.0 mi · 8 min · East 3200 North Road
12

Turn right onto CH 6

5.9 mi · 14 min · North 2100 East Road
13

At end of road, turn right onto Old Route 66

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Old Route 66
14

Turn left onto East Prairie Street

140 ft · 2 sec · East Prairie Street
15

Turn slight right onto West Tremont Street

0.3 mi · 38 sec · West Tremont Street
16

Arrive at destination

West Tremont Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 28.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.5 mi into trip | ~2m in | East 14th Road

Turn left onto East 14th Road

Navigation decision point

4
5.1 mi into trip | ~12m in | IL 18 / East Main Street

Turn right onto IL 18 / East Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
13.6 mi into trip | ~27m in | IL 17 / E 3200 N Road

Turn left onto IL 17 / E 3200 N Road

Navigation decision point

4
22.6 mi into trip | ~40m in | CH 6 / North 2100 East Road

Turn right onto CH 6 / North 2100 East Road

Navigation decision point

5
28.6 mi into trip | ~55m in | East Prairie Street

Turn left onto East Prairie Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.80 one way

$9.61 round trip

$4.22/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $5.23 $10.47
premium $5.18 $5.90 $11.79
diesel $5.35 $6.09 $12.17

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.7 0 $3.03 $1.39
Efficient EV 7.2 0 $2.53 $1.16
EV Truck/SUV 11.6 0 $4.05 $1.85

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 May 21, 2026

Origin

Munster, IL

Evening in Munster on Wednesday

Local time

6:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Partly Cloudy

NE 10 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 21 at 3:40AM CDT until May 23 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 20 at 8:56PM CDT until May 22 at 11:48AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Destination

Odell, IL

Evening in Odell on Wednesday

Local time

6:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Mostly Cloudy

NE 10 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 21 at 3:40AM CDT until May 23 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 20 at 8:56PM CDT until May 22 at 11:48AM CDT by NWS Lincoln 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

1 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

56m 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 trip is entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway driving. You'll spend the majority of your time on local roads like North 13th Road, East 3200 North Road, and North 2100 East Road. The longest continuous stretch without a significant turn is 9.4 miles on North 13th Road. Expect a rural cruising feel as you travel between these two Illinois towns.

Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.4 mi on North 13th Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

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 0.5 miles in near East 14th Road.

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 56m 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 0.5 miles (East 14th Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (IL 18 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.6 miles (IL 17 / E 3200 N Road): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

739 ft 582 ft

Total Climb

215 ft

Total Descent

133 ft

Highest Point

739 ft

~16.3 mi in

Elevation Range

157 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Munster, IL

Full guide →

Arriving in Odell, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1856

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 28.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.4 miles on North 13th 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 0.5 miles (East 14th Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (IL 18 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.6 miles (IL 17 / E 3200 N Road): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Odell, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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