Hickory Hills, IL Road Trips

With 4 routes heading out and 2 heading in, Hickory Hills, IL works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 89 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Hickory Hills, IL head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

city in Cook County, Illinois, United States

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Trip Routes

6

Longest Drive

188.9 mi

Springfield, IL

Quickest Drive

21m

Markham, IL

Plan Around Hickory Hills, IL

Popular Incoming Routes

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

Arlington Heights, IL to Hickory Hills, IL 35.3 mi · 49m Markham, IL to Hickory Hills, IL 13.5 mi · 21m

Continue From Hickory Hills, IL

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

Hickory Hills, IL to Springfield, IL 188.9 mi · 3h 37m Hickory Hills, IL to Rockford, IL 94.7 mi · 1h 55m Hickory Hills, IL to Waukegan, IL 55.7 mi · 1h 13m Hickory Hills, IL to Bolingbrook, IL 17.5 mi · 29m

Trips from Hickory Hills, IL

Hickory Hills, IL to Springfield, IL

188.9 mi 3h 37m

Hickory Hills, IL to Rockford, IL

94.7 mi 1h 55m

Hickory Hills, IL to Waukegan, IL

55.7 mi 1h 13m

Hickory Hills, IL to Bolingbrook, IL

17.5 mi 29m

Driving from Hickory Hills, IL

On average, trips departing from Hickory Hills, IL run 89 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 49m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 189 miles (3h 37m), while the shortest is just 18 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Hickory Hills, IL most often head toward Springfield, IL (188.9 mi, 3h 37m), Rockford, IL (94.7 mi, 1h 55m), Waukegan, IL (55.7 mi, 1h 13m), and Bolingbrook, IL (17.5 mi, 29m). 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 89-mile trip from Hickory Hills, IL, budget about $13 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 4 mapped routes leaving Hickory Hills, IL and 2 routes heading into Hickory Hills, IL, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 18 to 189 miles.

The longest mapped route from Hickory Hills, IL covers 189 miles and takes approximately 3h 37m. Shorter options start at just 18 miles.

The average route from Hickory Hills, IL runs about 89 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 49m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 89-mile trip from Hickory Hills, IL costs roughly $13 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Hickory Hills, IL include Springfield, IL, Rockford, IL, Waukegan, IL and Bolingbrook, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Short Drives from Hickory Hills, IL

Rockford, IL 94.7 mi Waukegan, IL 55.7 mi Bolingbrook, IL 17.5 mi

Trips to Hickory Hills, IL

Arlington Heights, IL to Hickory Hills, IL

35.3 mi 49m

Markham, IL to Hickory Hills, IL

13.5 mi 21m

Nearby Hubs

Other cities within driving distance of Hickory Hills, IL that also have route pages.

Bolingbrook, IL 17.5 mi · 29m Waukegan, IL 55.7 mi · 1h 13m Rockford, IL 94.7 mi · 1h 55m Springfield, IL 188.9 mi · 3h 37m