Origin
Roberts, IL
Afternoon in Roberts on Sunday
Local time
1:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roberts, IL to Harpster, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
21 mi
34 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roberts, IL
NIKOLAI FOMIN
Harpster, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
This short, 21-mile drive from Roberts to Harpster in Illinois is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 37 minutes. You'll primarily navigate on IL 54, East 1st Street, and Main Street, with a significant 71% of the journey on highways. Given the short distance and modest fuel cost of around $3, this route is ideal for a quick local excursion. It's a straightforward trip through the Midwest region, offering a convenient way to connect two points within the same state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 54 | 14.9 mi | 26m |
| East 1st Street | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 50 North Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Green Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
IL 54
— 14.9 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roberts, IL and Harpster, IL.
1
Start on West Green Street
227 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Green Street
2
Turn right
39 ft
·
2 sec
3
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto IL 54
15 mi
·
26 min
·
IL 54
5
At end of road, turn right onto IL 9; IL 54
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
East 1st Street
6
Turn right onto East 50 North Road
437 ft
·
19 sec
·
East 50 North Road
7
Arrive at destination
East 50 North Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.9 — 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
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 54
Turn right onto IL 54
Navigation decision point
5
15 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
IL 9; IL 54 / East 1st Street
At end of road, turn right onto IL 9; IL 54 / East 1st Street
Navigation decision point
3
20.9 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
East 50 North Road
Turn right onto East 50 North Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.28 one way
$6.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.60 | $7.21 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Harpster, IL
Afternoon in Harpster on Sunday
Local time
1:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
3 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
37m 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-focused experience on this route, with 71% of your travel time spent on faster roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 14.9 miles along IL 54, providing a good period of consistent driving. As you transition between IL 54, East 1st Street, and Main Street, you'll likely notice a shift from more open highway to potentially more built-up or local road conditions. This drive offers a blend of steady cruising with some integration into local thoroughfares.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.9 mi on IL 54.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IL 54 and East 1st Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 37m drive. You will face about 5 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (IL 54): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 21 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.9 miles on IL 54. 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (IL 54): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Harpster, 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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