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Trip from Valmeyer, IL to Ivy, 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

42m

Distance

14.3 mi

23 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 39m ★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m

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

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Downtown Valmeyer, IL, IL

Valmeyer, IL

Magda Ehlers

Downtown Ivy, IL, IL

Ivy, IL

Sophie Otto

Trip Overview

Valmeyer, IL to Ivy, IL is 14.3 miles and takes about 42m via Bluff Road and Stringtown Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Illinois, making it a straightforward local excursion. It's a quick hop that doesn't require extensive planning, perfect for a spontaneous drive or to connect two nearby points. You'll be sticking to surface roads for the most part, so expect a relaxed pace rather than highway speeds. Consider this an easy way to cover a small distance without much fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Bluff Road 9 mi 25m
Stringtown Road 2.6 mi 10m
State Route 156 1.8 mi 4m
East Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
South Mitchell Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Maeystown Road 0.2 mi <1m
Chalfin Bridge Road 0.2 mi <1m
IL 156 <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Bluff Road — 9 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Valmeyer, IL and Ivy, IL.

1

Start on IL 156

57 ft · 1 sec · IL 156
2

Continue on State Route 156

1.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 156
3

Continue on East Main Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · East Main Street
4

Turn left onto South Mitchell Avenue

0.2 mi · 33 sec · South Mitchell Avenue
5

Continue on Bluff Road

6.2 mi · 15 min · Bluff Road
6

Turn left onto Maeystown Road

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Maeystown Road
7

Turn right onto Chalfin Bridge Road

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Chalfin Bridge Road
8

Continue on Bluff Road

2.8 mi · 10 min · Bluff Road
9

Turn right onto Stringtown Road

2.6 mi · 10 min · Stringtown Road
10

Arrive at destination

2 ft · Stringtown Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 11.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
2 mi into trip | ~4m in | South Mitchell Avenue

Turn left onto South Mitchell Avenue

Navigation decision point

3
8.5 mi into trip | ~20m in | Maeystown Road

Turn left onto Maeystown Road

Navigation decision point

5
8.7 mi into trip | ~21m in | Chalfin Bridge Road

Turn right onto Chalfin Bridge Road

Navigation decision point

3
11.7 mi into trip | ~32m in | Stringtown Road

Turn right onto Stringtown Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.11 one way

$4.22 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $2.33 $4.66
premium $4.72 $2.66 $5.31
diesel $4.80 $2.70 $5.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.3 0 $1.50 $0.69
Efficient EV 3.6 0 $1.25 $0.57
EV Truck/SUV 5.7 0 $2.00 $0.92

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 19, 2026

Origin

Valmeyer, IL

Morning in Valmeyer on Sunday

Local time

10:17 AM

CDT

Current temp

89°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

NE 3 mph 52% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 19 at 4:17AM CDT until July 19 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 2:23AM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Ivy, IL

Morning in Ivy on Sunday

Local time

10:17 AM

CDT

Current temp

90°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

N 3 mph 53% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 19 at 4:17AM CDT until July 19 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 2:23AM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

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

42m 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 drive is primarily on surface roads, with only about 13% spent on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 9 miles on Bluff Road, offering a good segment of uninterrupted cruising. Most of the route will involve navigating local roads like Bluff Road, Stringtown Road, and State Route 156. Expect a rural cruising feel as you traverse these surface streets for the majority of the 14.3 miles.

Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9 mi on Bluff Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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 2 miles in near South Mitchell Avenue.

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 42m drive. You will face about 4 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 miles (South Mitchell Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles (Maeystown Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (Chalfin Bridge Road): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

732 ft 391 ft

Total Climb

68 ft

Total Descent

409 ft

Highest Point

732 ft

Elevation Range

341 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Valmeyer, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1909

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 42m. Total distance: 14.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (13%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9 miles on Bluff 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 2 miles (South Mitchell Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles (Maeystown Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (Chalfin Bridge Road): Navigation decision point.

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