Origin
Bartonville, IL
Night in Bartonville on Wednesday
Local time
9:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bartonville, IL to Elmwood, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
37m
Distance
24.5 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bartonville, IL
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Elmwood, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bartonville, IL to Elmwood, IL covers 24.5 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Southport Road, West Plank Road, North Taylor Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.3 miles on West Southport Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
12.3 miles from Bartonville, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 24.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Southport Road is the longest continuous segment at about 12.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near IL 116 / West Plank Road.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (IL 116 / West Plank Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (North Taylor Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles (IL 8 / West Southport Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
2.7 mi into trip
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~5m in
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IL 116 / West Plank Road
Turn right onto IL 116 / West Plank Road
Navigation decision point
4
7.6 mi into trip
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~13m in
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North Taylor Road
Turn right onto North Taylor Road
Navigation decision point
4
11.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
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IL 8 / West Southport Road
Turn left onto IL 8 / West Southport Road
Navigation decision point
4
23.5 mi into trip
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~35m in
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IL 8; IL 78
Turn left onto IL 8; IL 78
Navigation decision point
4
24.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
IL 8; IL 78 / West Main Street
Turn right onto IL 8; IL 78 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Southport Road | 12.3 mi | 16m |
| West Plank Road | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| North Taylor Road | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| South Kickapoo Creek Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| IL 8 | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Farmington Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| South Adams Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Airport Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Southport Road
— 12.3 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bartonville, IL and Elmwood, IL.
1
Start on South Adams Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
South Adams Street
2
Turn left onto South Kickapoo Creek Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Kickapoo Creek Road
3
Turn left onto South Airport Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Airport Road
4
Turn right onto IL 116
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
West Plank Road
5
Continue on IL 116
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
West Farmington Road
6
Turn right onto North Taylor Road
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Taylor Road
7
Turn left onto IL 8
12 mi
·
16 min
·
West Southport Road
8
Turn left onto IL 8; IL 78
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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IL 8; IL 78
9
Turn right onto IL 8; IL 78
99 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Main Street
10
Arrive at destination
IL 8; IL 78
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 12.3 miles from Bartonville, IL, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 24.5 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.3 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elmwood, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Bartonville, IL.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bartonville, IL
This is one driving day of about 24.5 miles and 37m.
At 24.5 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on West Southport Road for about 12.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.3 mi from Bartonville, IL · 19m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 24.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 12.3 miles from Bartonville, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Elmwood, IL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Elmwood, IL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.83 one way
$7.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.21 | $8.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.71 | $9.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Elmwood, IL
Night in Elmwood on Wednesday
Local time
9:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
37m 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 Bartonville, IL to Elmwood, IL covers 24.5 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Southport Road, West Plank Road, North Taylor Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.3 miles from Bartonville, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.83 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 37m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (IL 116 / West Plank Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (North Taylor Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles (IL 8 / West Southport Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bartonville, IL to Elmwood, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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