Origin
Assumption, IL
Evening in Assumption on Friday
Local time
6:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Assumption, IL to Stonington, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
28.9 mi
47 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Assumption, IL
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Stonington, IL
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Assumption, IL to Stonington, IL is 28.9 miles and takes about 39 minutes via US 51, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Illinois, traversing the familiar Midwest landscape. It's a straightforward drive primarily on major roads, making it a convenient option for a quick journey. You'll find it a no-fuss route, ideal when you need to get from point A to point B without extensive planning or a long time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 28.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 74% of the route utilizing major roads. You'll spend a good portion of your time on US 51, which forms the longest uninterrupted stretch at 14.5 miles. Expect a consistent driving experience, largely on well-maintained highways designed for efficient travel. The roads are generally straightforward, offering a predictable journey with minimal complexity as you make your way between Assumption and Stonington.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 51 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 51 and IL 48. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Oak Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East 1200 North Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 51 / North 2600 East Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Oak Street
Turn left onto North Oak Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East 1200 North Road
At end of road, turn right onto East 1200 North Road
Navigation decision point
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 51 / North 2600 East Road
Turn right onto US 51 / North 2600 East Road
Navigation decision point
3
15.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
28.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Anomynous Street
Turn left onto Anomynous Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 51 | 14.5 mi | 17m |
| IL 48 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| East Andrews Street Road | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| North 2600 East Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East 1200 North Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Oak Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West North Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| County Highway 6 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 51
— 14.5 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Assumption, IL and Stonington, IL.
1
Start on East 1st Street
105 ft
·
10 sec
·
East 1st Street
2
Turn left onto North Oak Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Oak Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto East 1200 North Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 1200 North Road
4
Continue on County Highway 6
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
County Highway 6
5
Turn right onto US 51
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
North 2600 East Road
6
Continue on US 51
15 mi
·
17 min
·
US 51
7
Take the exit
467 ft
·
14 sec
8
Continue on East Andrews Street Road
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
East Andrews Street Road
9
Turn left onto IL 48
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
IL 48
10
Turn right onto West North Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West North Street
11
Turn left onto Anomynous Street
270 ft
·
11 sec
·
Anomynous Street
12
Arrive at destination
Anomynous Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.52 one way
$9.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Destination
Stonington, IL
Evening in Stonington on Friday
Local time
6:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
39m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Assumption, IL to Stonington, IL covers 28.9 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 51, IL 48, East Andrews Street Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.5 miles from Assumption, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.52 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East 1200 North Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 51 / North 2600 East Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Assumption, IL to Stonington, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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