Origin
Buckhart, IL
Late night in Buckhart on Wednesday
Local time
12:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buckhart, IL to Hawthorne Place, IL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
22m
Distance
12.5 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
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6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buckhart, IL
Mike Tyurin
Trip Overview
The drive from Buckhart, IL to Hawthorne Place, IL covers 12.5 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Buckhart Road, Illinois Avenue, East Laurel Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.1 miles on Buckhart Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.95 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
6.2 miles from Buckhart, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 22m drive with frequent turns across 12.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Buckhart Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4.1 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 4.9 miles in near IL 29 / Illinois Avenue.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 22m 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: at 4.9 miles (IL 29 / Illinois Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles (South Groth Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles (East Laurel Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
4.9 mi into trip
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~7m in
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IL 29 / Illinois Avenue
Turn right onto IL 29 / Illinois Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
10 mi into trip
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~15m in
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South Groth Street
Turn left onto South Groth Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
10.2 mi into trip
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~16m in
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East Laurel Street
Turn right onto East Laurel Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
12.4 mi into trip
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~21m in
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West Myrtle Street
Turn right onto West Myrtle Street
Navigation decision point
5
12.4 mi into trip
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~22m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Buckhart Road | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Illinois Avenue | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| East Laurel Street | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| IL 29 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Grand Avenue East | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Groth Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Buckhart Road
— 4.1 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buckhart, IL and Hawthorne Place, IL.
1
Start on Buckhart Road
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Buckhart Road
2
Continue on East Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
3
Turn left onto South Walnut Street
70 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Walnut Street
4
Turn right onto IL 29
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Illinois Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on IL 29
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
IL 29
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn straight
268 ft
·
7 sec
7
Continue on South Grand Avenue East
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Grand Avenue East
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto South Groth Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Groth Street
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto East Laurel Street
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
East Laurel Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto South 1st Street
410 ft
·
13 sec
·
South 1st Street
11
Turn right onto West Myrtle Street
287 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Myrtle Street
12
Turn left
197 ft
·
14 sec
13
Arrive at destination
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 6.2 miles from Buckhart, IL, or about 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.1 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 12.5 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.2 miles or 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hawthorne Place, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Buckhart, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Buckhart, IL
This is one driving day of about 12.5 miles and 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Buckhart, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Buckhart Road for about 4.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.2 mi from Buckhart, IL · 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.2 miles from Buckhart, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hawthorne Place, IL
The final approach into Hawthorne Place, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Hawthorne Place, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.95 one way
$3.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.15 | $4.29 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Hawthorne Place, IL
Late night in Hawthorne Place on Wednesday
Local time
12:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Partly Cloudy
SSW 14 to 18 mph
14% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 9:43PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 9:43PM CDT until April 19 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
12 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
22m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Buckhart, IL to Hawthorne Place, IL covers 12.5 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Buckhart Road, Illinois Avenue, East Laurel Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.2 miles from Buckhart, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.95 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 22m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles (IL 29 / Illinois Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles (South Groth Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles (East Laurel Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Buckhart, IL to Hawthorne Place, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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