Origin
Bement, IL
Night in Bement on Thursday
Local time
9:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bement, IL to LaPlace, IL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
30m
Distance
16.9 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bement, IL
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LaPlace, IL
Mike Tyurin
Trip Overview
The drive from Bement, IL to LaPlace, IL covers 16.9 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on E 700 North Road, South Jackson Street, South Washington Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.1 miles on E 700 North Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 16.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 30m drive with frequent turns across 16.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
E 700 North Road is the longest continuous segment at about 8.1 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 0.3 miles in near IL 105 / West Moultrie 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 30m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (IL 105 / West Moultrie Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (IL 105 / South Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (IL 105 / E 700 North Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 105 / West Moultrie Street
Turn right onto IL 105 / West Moultrie Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 105 / South Washington Street
At end of road, turn left onto IL 105 / South Washington Street
Navigation decision point
3
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
IL 105 / E 700 North Road
Turn right onto IL 105 / E 700 North Road
Navigation decision point
3
10.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
IL 32; IL 105 / South Jackson Street
Turn left onto IL 32; IL 105 / South Jackson Street
Navigation decision point
4
16.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| E 700 North Road | 8.1 mi | 14m |
| South Jackson Street | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| South Washington Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Macon Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Moultrie Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Front | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
E 700 North Road
— 8.1 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bement, IL and LaPlace, IL.
1
Start on IL 105
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Macon Street
2
Turn right onto IL 105
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Moultrie Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto IL 105
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Washington Street
4
Turn right onto IL 105
8.1 mi
·
14 min
·
E 700 North Road
5
Turn left onto IL 32; IL 105
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
South Jackson Street
6
Turn left onto West Front
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Front
7
Turn left onto South Main Street
45 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Main Street
8
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.64 one way
$5.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.90 | $5.80 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.25 | $6.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
LaPlace, IL
Night in LaPlace on Thursday
Local time
9:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°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
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m 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 Bement, IL to LaPlace, IL covers 16.9 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are E 700 North Road, South Jackson Street, South Washington Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.4 miles from Bement, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.64 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 30m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (IL 105 / West Moultrie Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (IL 105 / South Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (IL 105 / E 700 North Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bement, IL to LaPlace, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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