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Trip from Posen, IL to Irvington, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

40m

Distance

27.4 mi

44 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 38m ★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m

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

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Downtown Posen, IL, IL

Posen, IL

Helena Jankovičová Kováčová

Downtown Irvington, IL, IL

Irvington, IL

Quang Vuong

Trip Overview

This straightforward 27.4-mile drive from Posen, IL to Irvington, IL is a quick 40-minute trip perfect for a single day. Primarily using I-64 and IL-127, this route keeps you moving at a good pace. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, it’s an economical option for a short journey within Illinois. The drive profile is largely highway-focused, making it a no-fuss option for getting from point A to point B efficiently. You won't need to worry about overnight stays; this is a journey you can easily complete in a few hours.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 64 10.3 mi 11m
IL 127 9.7 mi 11m
Posen Road 2.9 mi 11m
United States Route 51 2.6 mi 3m
South 2nd Street Road 1.1 mi 2m
IL 177 <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 64 — 10.3 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Posen, IL and Irvington, IL.

1

Start on Posen Road

2.9 mi · 11 min · Posen Road
2

Turn right onto IL 127

9.7 mi · 11 min · IL 127
3

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec
4

Merge onto I 64

10 mi · 11 min · I 64
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward US 51: Centralia, Ashley
6

Turn left onto US 51

2.6 mi · 3 min · United States Route 51
7

Turn left onto South 2nd Street Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · South 2nd Street Road
8

Turn left onto IL 177

360 ft · 7 sec · IL 177
9

Arrive at destination

IL 177

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 27.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
2.9 mi into trip | ~11m in | IL 127

Turn right onto IL 127

Navigation decision point

5
12.7 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

5
23.3 mi into trip | ~34m in

Take the exit toward US 51: Centralia, Ashley

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 51: Centralia, Ashley
4
26.2 mi into trip | ~38m in | South 2nd Street Road

Turn left onto South 2nd Street Road

Navigation decision point

4
27.3 mi into trip | ~40m in | IL 177

Turn left onto IL 177

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.05 one way

$8.09 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $4.47 $8.93
premium $4.72 $5.09 $10.17
diesel $4.80 $5.17 $10.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.2 0 $2.88 $1.32
Efficient EV 6.9 0 $2.40 $1.10
EV Truck/SUV 11 0 $3.84 $1.75

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 Jul 5, 2026

Origin

Posen, IL

Afternoon in Posen on Sunday

Local time

12:23 PM

CDT

Current temp

70°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

NE 1 mph 23% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 4 at 8:57PM CDT until July 6 at 11:18AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 4 at 8:51PM CDT until July 5 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Irvington, IL

Afternoon in Irvington on Sunday

Local time

12:23 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

N 1 mph 23% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 4 at 8:57PM CDT until July 6 at 11:18AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 4 at 8:51PM CDT until July 5 at 8:00PM 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

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

40m 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?

Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 27.4-mile route, with 83% of it on major roads like I-64. You'll encounter an uninterrupted stretch of 10.3 miles on I-64, offering a consistent driving pace. The route utilizes a mix of the interstate and IL-127, providing a predictable journey. Posen Road will likely serve as your entry or exit point. This drive is designed for efficiency rather than scenic detours, keeping you on track with minimal fuss.

83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.3 mi on I 64.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and IL 127. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in near IL 127.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles (IL 127): Navigation decision point; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

563 ft 449 ft

Total Climb

201 ft

Total Descent

162 ft

Highest Point

563 ft

~19.5 mi in

Elevation Range

114 ft

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 Posen, IL to Irvington, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Ashley along the way.

Ashley

23.3 mi in | ~34m

About the Cities

Starting in Posen, IL

Full guide →

Arriving in Irvington, 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 40m. Total distance: 27.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.3 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 2.9 miles (IL 127): Navigation decision point; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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