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Trip from Chatsworth, IL to Cullom, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

24m

Distance

10.5 mi

17 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 22m ★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Chatsworth, IL, IL

Chatsworth, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Downtown Cullom, IL, IL

Cullom, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

The drive from Chatsworth, IL to Cullom, IL covers 10.5 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North 3300 East Road, North 3300 E Road, East 1700 North Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.4 miles on North 3300 East Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.64 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 10.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

24m 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 24m drive with frequent turns across 10.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 3300 East Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Walnut Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Chatsworth, IL to Cullom, IL is easy. At 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CH 3 / 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (IL 116 / East 1700 North Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

3 of 3 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Walnut Street

Turn right onto East Walnut Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | CH 3 / 1st Street

Turn right onto CH 3 / 1st Street

Navigation decision point

4
8.9 mi into trip | ~21m in | IL 116 / East 1700 North Road

Turn right onto IL 116 / East 1700 North Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North 3300 East Road 5.4 mi 13m
North 3300 E Road 2.6 mi 6m
East 1700 North Road 1 mi 1m
West Jackson Street 0.6 mi 1m
1st Street 0.6 mi 1m
East Walnut Street 0.2 mi <1m
4th Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: North 3300 East Road — 5.4 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chatsworth, IL and Cullom, IL.

1

Start on 4th Street

274 ft · 14 sec · 4th Street
2

Turn right onto East Walnut Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · East Walnut Street
3

Turn right onto CH 3

0.6 mi · 1 min · 1st Street
4

Continue on CH 3

2.6 mi · 6 min · North 3300 E Road
5

Continue on CH 3

5.4 mi · 13 min · North 3300 East Road
6

Turn right onto IL 116

1.0 mi · 1 min · East 1700 North Road
7

Continue on IL 116

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Jackson Street
8

Arrive at destination

IL 116

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.64 one way

$3.28 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $1.80 $3.60
premium $4.89 $2.02 $4.04
diesel $5.61 $2.32 $4.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 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 3.2 0 $1.10 $0.50
Efficient EV 2.6 0 $0.92 $0.42
EV Truck/SUV 4.2 0 $1.47 $0.67

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Chatsworth, IL

Morning in Chatsworth on Thursday

Local time

11:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cullom, IL

Morning in Cullom on Thursday

Local time

11:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°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

5 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

24m 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 Chatsworth, IL to Cullom, IL covers 10.5 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 3300 East Road, North 3300 E Road, East 1700 North Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.3 miles from Chatsworth, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.64 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.
The drive from Chatsworth, IL to Cullom, IL is easy. At 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CH 3 / 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (IL 116 / East 1700 North Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Chatsworth, IL to Cullom, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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