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Trip from White Oak, IL to Raymond, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

38m

Distance

21.9 mi

35 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great 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 35m ★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
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.

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Trip Overview

White Oak, IL to Raymond, IL is 21.9 miles and takes about 38 minutes via I 55 and local roads, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Illinois, making it a straightforward drive. It's a good option for a quick errand or a brief scenic change without committing to a full day of travel. The route mixes interstate cruising with surface road driving, offering a bit of variety in a compact distance.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 8.2 mi 8m
West Frontage Road 4.2 mi 7m
North 22nd Avenue 3.9 mi 5m
Virden Avenue 3.2 mi 7m
North 35th Avenue 1 mi 3m
East 6th Road 0.5 mi 1m
West Broad Street 0.2 mi <1m
Main Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 8.2 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between White Oak, IL and Raymond, IL.

1

Start on North 35th Avenue

1.0 mi · 3 min · North 35th Avenue
2

Turn left onto East 6th Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · East 6th Road
3

Turn right onto Virden Avenue

3.2 mi · 7 min · Virden Avenue
4

Turn right onto West Frontage Road

0.1 mi · 20 sec · West Frontage Road
5

Continue on West Frontage Road

4.1 mi · 7 min · West Frontage Road
6

Turn left onto CR 17

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Main Street
7

Turn left

0.4 mi · 45 sec
8

Merge onto I 55

8.2 mi · 8 min · I 55
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward IL 48, IL 127: Raymond, Taylorville, Hillsboro
10

Keep slight left at fork

62 ft · 1 sec
11

Turn left onto IL 48; IL 127

3.9 mi · 5 min · North 22nd Avenue
12

Turn right onto West Broad Street

0.2 mi · 44 sec · West Broad Street
13

Turn right onto Mc Gown Street

95 ft · 4 sec · Mc Gown Street
14

Arrive at destination

Mc Gown Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 17.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
1 mi into trip | ~3m in | East 6th Road

Turn left onto East 6th Road

Navigation decision point

4
1.5 mi into trip | ~5m in | Virden Avenue

Turn right onto Virden Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
4.6 mi into trip | ~13m in | West Frontage Road

Turn right onto West Frontage Road

Navigation decision point

5
17.5 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward IL 48, IL 127: Raymond, Taylorville, Hillsboro

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

Toward IL 48, IL 127: Raymond, Taylorville, Hil...
4
17.8 mi into trip | ~31m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.34 one way

$6.68 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.27 $3.68 $7.36
premium $4.81 $4.14 $8.29
diesel $5.40 $4.66 $9.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.6 0 $2.30 $1.05
Efficient EV 5.5 0 $1.92 $0.88
EV Truck/SUV 8.8 0 $3.07 $1.40

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 Apr 25, 2026

Origin

White Oak, IL

Morning in White Oak on Sunday

Local time

7:39 AM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Partly Cloudy

N 7 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 24 at 9:36PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 24 at 9:32PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Destination

Raymond, IL

Morning in Raymond on Sunday

Local time

7:39 AM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Partly Cloudy

N 6 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 24 at 9:36PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 24 at 9:32PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

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

38m 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 37% highway, meaning you'll spend a significant portion on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on the interstate is 8.2 miles on I 55. You'll transition from highway speeds to local traffic as you approach your destination. Expect a mixed driving experience with both faster-paced interstate segments and slower surface road navigation.

37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.2 mi on I 55.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near East 6th Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.9 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (East 6th Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (Virden Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (West Frontage Road): Navigation decision point.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between White Oak, IL and Raymond, IL, road signs point toward Taylorville and Hillsboro.

Taylorville

17.5 mi in | ~30m

Hillsboro

17.5 mi in | ~30m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 21.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 8.2 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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 1 miles (East 6th Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (Virden Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (West Frontage Road): Navigation decision point.

Yes — Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Raymond, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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