Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
21.7 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plum Hill, IL
Jakub N
Radom, IL
Stéphane Tendon
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Plum Hill, IL and Radom, IL.
Start on Plum Hill Church Road
Turn left onto IL 15
Turn right onto US 51
Turn left onto County Highway 23
Continue on Main Street
Arrive at destination
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.
Turn left onto IL 15
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 51
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto County Highway 23
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.01 one way
$8.01 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.33 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| premium | $5.87 | $5.02 | $10.03 |
| diesel | $6.57 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Plum Hill on Sunday
Local time
9:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
33°F
Clear then Patchy Frost
Destination
Night in Radom on Sunday
Local time
9:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
33°F
Clear then Areas Of Frost
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
201 ft
Total Descent
139 ft
Highest Point
575 ft
~10.8 mi in
Elevation Range
102 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Fast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Nashville, IL
Cuisine: ice_cream;burger
Visit websiteRestaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Restaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Restaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Restaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: mexican
Fast_food
Early in the drive, short detour
Cuisine: pizza
Artwork
Early in the drive, right off the route
Monument
Early in the drive, right off the route
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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