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Trip from Plum Hill, IL to Radom, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

34m

Distance

21.7 mi

35 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 31m ★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m

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

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Downtown Plum Hill, IL, IL

Plum Hill, IL

Jakub N

Downtown Radom, IL, IL

Radom, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

Plum Hill to Radom is 21.7 miles and takes about 34 minutes via IL 15 and US 51, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, traversing the state of Illinois for its entirety. Given its brief length, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a segment of a larger journey. You'll primarily be on well-maintained state and federal highways, making for a straightforward and efficient drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
IL 15 15.9 mi 23m
US 51 3.7 mi 5m
County Highway 23 1.6 mi 3m
Main Street 0.5 mi 1m
Plum Hill Church Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: IL 15 — 15.9 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plum Hill, IL and Radom, IL.

1

Start on Plum Hill Church Road

21 ft · 5 sec · Plum Hill Church Road
2

Turn left onto IL 15

16 mi · 23 min · IL 15
3

Turn right onto US 51

3.7 mi · 5 min · US 51
4

Turn left onto County Highway 23

1.6 mi · 3 min · County Highway 23
5

Continue on Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street
6

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | IL 15

Turn left onto IL 15

Navigation decision point

3
15.9 mi into trip | ~23m in | US 51

Turn right onto US 51

Navigation decision point

3
19.6 mi into trip | ~29m in | County Highway 23

Turn left onto County Highway 23

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.20 one way

$6.41 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $3.54 $7.08
premium $4.72 $4.03 $8.06
diesel $4.80 $4.10 $8.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.5 0 $2.28 $1.04
Efficient EV 5.4 0 $1.90 $0.87
EV Truck/SUV 8.7 0 $3.04 $1.39

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.

Forecast as of Jul 6, 2026

Origin

Plum Hill, IL

Morning in Plum Hill on Tuesday

Local time

6:02 AM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

N 6 mph 25% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 6 at 9:18AM CDT until July 9 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 6 at 8:55AM CDT until July 6 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Radom, IL

Morning in Radom on Tuesday

Local time

6:02 AM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

N 6 mph 24% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 6 at 9:18AM CDT until July 9 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 6 at 8:55AM CDT until July 6 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

34m 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 a 98% highway share. Expect a smooth and continuous journey on main roads like IL 15 and US 51. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.9 miles, primarily on IL 15. This means you'll spend most of your time on faster, more direct roads, with minimal time spent on slower county routes. The character of the drive remains consistent, offering a predictable experience.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.9 mi on IL 15.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IL 15 and US 51. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 15.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Plum Hill, IL to Radom, IL is easy. At 34m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 15): Navigation decision point; at 15.9 miles (US 51): Navigation decision point; at 19.6 miles (County Highway 23): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

575 ft 473 ft

Total Climb

201 ft

Total Descent

139 ft

Highest Point

575 ft

~10.8 mi in

Elevation Range

102 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Plum Hill, IL

Full guide →

Arriving in Radom, IL

Full guide →

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 34m. Total distance: 21.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 15.9 miles on IL 15. 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 (IL 15): Navigation decision point; at 15.9 miles (US 51): Navigation decision point; at 19.6 miles (County Highway 23): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Radom, 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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