Zion, IL Road Trips
Drivers starting from Zion, IL have 7 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 15-mile quick runs to 348-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Zion, IL head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
347.6 mi
Quincy, IL
Quickest Drive
14m
Waukegan, IL
Plan Around Zion, IL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Zion, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Zion, IL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Zion, IL
Driving from Zion, IL
Expect an average of 136 miles and about 2h 48m behind the wheel when leaving Zion, IL. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 348 miles (6h 42m), while the shortest is just 15 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Zion, IL most often head toward Quincy, IL (347.6 mi, 6h 42m), Decatur, IL (219 mi, 4h 25m), Champaign, IL (180.9 mi, 3h 39m), Joliet, IL (80.8 mi, 1h 50m), and Wheaton, IL (56.7 mi, 1h 24m). 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 136-mile trip from Zion, IL, budget about $20 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving Zion, IL and 1 routes heading into Zion, IL, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 15 to 348 miles.
The longest mapped route from Zion, IL covers 348 miles and takes approximately 6h 42m. Shorter options start at just 15 miles.
The average route from Zion, IL runs about 136 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 48m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 136-mile trip from Zion, IL costs roughly $20 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Zion, IL include Quincy, IL, Decatur, IL, Champaign, IL and Joliet, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Zion, IL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
24,466
Median Income
$62,574
Median Home Value
$179,100
Median Age
34.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Zion, IL at a Glance
Founded
1901
Elevation
591 ft
Area
10 mi²
Notable People from Zion, IL
A sampling of people born in Zion, IL.
Gary Coleman
1968–2010
American actor (1968–2010)
Richard Bull
1924–2014
American film, stage and television actor (1924–2014)
James Gordon Lindsay
1906–1973
American preacher and publisher (1906–1973)
Lenzelle Smith Jr.
1991
American basketball player (1991-)
City data from Wikidata (Q205332), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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