Origin
Bible Grove, IL
Afternoon in Bible Grove on Friday
Local time
3:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bible Grove, IL to Cruse, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
17.9 mi
29 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 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bible Grove, IL
Soul Winners For Christ
Cruse, IL
Mikhail Nilov
Trip Overview
Bible Grove to Cruse is 17.9 miles and takes about 42 minutes via Iola Lane, Bible Grove Lane, and County Road 925 East, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically in Illinois. Expect a very local, turn-heavy drive that doesn't involve any interstate travel. It's a straightforward, quick journey perfect for a single day, offering a simple way to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 17.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m 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
This route is characterized by its frequent turns, making it a turn-heavy local drive. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating exclusively on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.4 miles on Iola Lane. The road's personality is that of a typical rural Illinois drive, likely featuring country roads that require your attention due to the numerous directional changes needed to complete the journey.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Iola Lane is the longest continuous segment at about 9.4 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 4 miles in near US 45 / County Road 925 East.
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 42m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (US 45 / County Road 925 East): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (Iola Lane): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles (Iola Lane): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 45 / County Road 925 East
Turn left onto US 45 / County Road 925 East
Navigation decision point
4
6.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Iola Lane
Turn right onto Iola Lane
Navigation decision point
4
11.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Iola Lane
At end of road, turn left onto Iola Lane
Navigation decision point
4
17 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Kite Road
Turn left onto Kite Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Iola Lane | 9.4 mi | 23m |
| Bible Grove Lane | 4 mi | 9m |
| County Road 925 East | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| East Broadway | 1 mi | 2m |
| Kite Road | 0.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Iola Lane
— 9.4 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bible Grove, IL and Cruse, IL.
1
Start on Bible Grove Lane
4.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Bible Grove Lane
2
Turn left onto US 45
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 925 East
3
Turn right onto Iola Lane
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Iola Lane
4
Continue on Iola Lane
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Iola Lane
5
Continue on Iola Lane
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Iola Lane
6
At end of road, turn left onto Iola Lane
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Iola Lane
7
Continue on Iola Lane
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Iola Lane
8
Continue on East Broadway
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Broadway
9
Continue on Iola Lane
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Iola Lane
10
Turn left onto Kite Road
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Kite Road
11
Arrive at destination
Kite Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.80 one way
$5.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.07 | $6.15 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 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 | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
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
Cruse, IL
Afternoon in Cruse on Friday
Local time
3:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
22 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
42m 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 Bible Grove, IL to Cruse, IL covers 17.9 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Iola Lane, Bible Grove Lane, County Road 925 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.9 miles from Bible Grove, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.80 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 42m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (US 45 / County Road 925 East): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (Iola Lane): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles (Iola Lane): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bible Grove, IL to Cruse, 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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