Waverly, IL Road Trips
Drivers starting from Waverly, IL have 1 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 228-mile quick runs to 228-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Waverly, IL head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
260.3 mi
Waukegan, IL
Quickest Drive
4h 3m
Naperville, IL
Plan Around Waverly, IL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Waverly, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Waverly, IL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Waverly, IL
Driving from Waverly, IL
Expect an average of 228 miles and about 4h 26m behind the wheel when leaving Waverly, IL. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 228 miles (4h 26m), while the shortest is just 228 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Waverly, IL are Chicago, IL (228 mi, 4h 26m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IL currently averages around $4.68 per gallon. For the typical 228-mile trip from Waverly, IL, budget about $42 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 1 mapped routes leaving Waverly, IL and 4 routes heading into Waverly, IL, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 228 to 228 miles.
The longest mapped route from Waverly, IL covers 228 miles and takes approximately 4h 26m. Shorter options start at just 228 miles.
The average route from Waverly, IL runs about 228 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 26m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.68/gallon for regular), the average 228-mile trip from Waverly, IL costs roughly $42 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Waverly, IL include Chicago, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Waverly, IL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,456
Median Income
$55,882
Median Home Value
$97,600
Median Age
41.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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