Washington, IL Road Trips

Drivers starting from Washington, IL have 1 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 113 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Washington, IL head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

6

Longest Drive

184.4 mi

York, IL

Quickest Drive

1h 30m

Springfield, IL

Plan Around Washington, IL

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Washington, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

York, IL to Washington, IL 184.4 mi · 4h 5m Schaumburg, IL to Washington, IL 146.6 mi · 3h 6m Naperville, IL to Washington, IL 123.1 mi · 2h 41m Aurora, IL to Washington, IL 118.9 mi · 2h 36m

Continue From Washington, IL

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Washington, IL to Lockport, IL 113.1 mi · 2h 28m

Trips from Washington, IL

Washington, IL to Lockport, IL

113.1 mi 2h 28m

Driving from Washington, IL

On average, trips departing from Washington, IL run 113 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 28m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 113 miles (2h 28m), while the shortest is just 113 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Washington, IL include Lockport, IL (113.1 mi, 2h 28m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in IL currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 113-mile trip from Washington, IL, budget about $17 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 1 mapped routes leaving Washington, IL and 5 routes heading into Washington, IL, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 113 to 113 miles.

The longest mapped route from Washington, IL covers 113 miles and takes approximately 2h 28m. Shorter options start at just 113 miles.

The average route from Washington, IL runs about 113 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 28m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 113-mile trip from Washington, IL costs roughly $17 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Washington, IL include Lockport, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Washington, IL by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

15,946

Median Income

$91,360

Median Home Value

$216,700

Median Age

37.3

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to Washington, IL

Washington is a city in Western Illinois, just east of Peoria and the Illinois River. It was founded in 1825. Washington is home to around 17,000 people (2016).

While there is not a ton of things to do in Washington, there is still a decent amount. If you're in the mood for a movie, check out Carmike Sunnyland Cinema 10. They almost always have all recently released movies showing. Plaza Lanes is a good place for bowling. You can reserve lanes online if you want to make sure that you're able to bowl when you want to. The owners of Plaza Lanes are also working on moving away from only bowling and expanding the place into a full-blown "family center." Plaza Lanes also has a bar and grill. A great place to get some exercise is Farmdale Reservoir, maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. There is about 20 miles of trails here some (or all) of which are good for hiking, biking, horseback-riding, and cross-country skiing (seasonal). You can also be active outside by making use of the Washington Recreational Trail. This walking, jogging, and biking path runs for about 3-4 miles from N. Cummings Lane to N. Main Street. Golfers will be glad to know that Washington is home to three golf courses. These are Hillcrest Golf Center Inc. (located on Washington Road; also has a small miniature golf course), Quail Meadows Golf Course and Driving Range (located on Centennial Drive; includes a pro shop and indoor golf course), and Pine Lakes Golf Club ( located south of Washington on Schuck Road).

Khoury's Restaurant, 305 Peoria Street, ☏ +1 309 444-1234. Great fast food place. Lebanese cuisine and wings, plus traditional fast food standards. Also sells Ben and Jerry's ice cream. Michael's Italian Feast, 1006 Peoria Street, ☏ +1 309 444-1984. Another Italian place. Delicious, soft sweet bread. Also, torpedo sandwiches and pizza bread are very good. The Blend, 1130 Peoria Street, ☏ +1 309 444-3700. A coffee shop. Offers lattes, smoothies, baked goods and more. Warm, cozy atmosphere. Bernardi's, 2137 Washington Road, ☏ +1 309 745-5505. Yet another Italian restaurant. Dishes include pasta, chicken, and Italian desserts.

Sleep Inn and Suites, 1101 N. Cummings Lane, ☏ +1 309 481-0450, fax: +1 309 481-0451. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Nicest chain hotel in Washington. Cornerstone Inn, 111 N. Main Street, ☏ +1 309 444-5632. Bed and breakfast with seven themed rooms. Super 8 Motel, 1884 Washington Road, ☏ +1 309 444-8881. Decent, fairly inexpensive place to stay. Small continental breakfast.

The city of Peoria's CityLink bus system makes a stop at Sunnyland Plaza, in the Sunnyland area of Washington. Just west of Washington, the city of Peoria is home to a regional airport that receives flights from around the country. U.S Route 24 passes on the outskirts of Washington. Amtrak has a station in Bloomington-Normal, about 50 minutes southeast of Washington.

Travel tips adapted from Washington (Illinois) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.