Origin
Cullom, IL
Afternoon in Cullom on Thursday
Local time
1:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cullom, IL to Nevada, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
51m
Distance
29.9 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cullom, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
The drive from Cullom, IL to Nevada, IL covers 29.9 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North 2700 East Road, East 3200 North Road, IL 116 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13 miles on North 2700 East Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 29.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (17%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 51m drive with frequent turns across 29.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 2700 East Road is the longest continuous segment at about 13 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 8.5 miles in near IL 47 / North 2700 East Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cullom, IL to Nevada, IL is easy. At 51m with 17% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.5 miles (IL 47 / North 2700 East Road): Navigation decision point; at 22.5 miles (IL 17 / East Mazon Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 29.1 miles (North 2000 East Road): 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.
3
8.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
IL 47 / North 2700 East Road
Turn right onto IL 47 / North 2700 East Road
Navigation decision point
4
22.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
IL 17 / East Mazon Avenue
Turn left onto IL 17 / East Mazon Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
29.1 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
North 2000 East Road
Turn left onto North 2000 East Road
Navigation decision point
4
29.6 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
East 3150 North Road
Turn right onto East 3150 North Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 2700 East Road | 13 mi | 22m |
| East 3200 North Road | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| IL 116 | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| East 1700 North Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| East Mazon Avenue | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| South Union Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Jackson Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North 2000 East Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North 2700 East Road
— 13 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cullom, IL and Nevada, IL.
1
Start on IL 116
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Jackson Street
2
Continue on IL 116
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
East 1700 North Road
3
Turn straight onto IL 116
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
IL 116
4
Turn right onto IL 47
13 mi
·
22 min
·
North 2700 East Road
5
Continue on IL 47
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Union Street
6
Turn left onto IL 17
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mazon Avenue
7
Continue on IL 17
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
East 3200 North Road
8
Turn left onto North 2000 East Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 2000 East Road
9
Turn right onto East 3150 North Road
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
East 3150 North Road
10
Arrive at destination
East 3150 North Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.67 one way
$9.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.75 | $11.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Nevada, IL
Afternoon in Nevada on Thursday
Local time
1:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°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
1 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
51m 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 Cullom, IL to Nevada, IL covers 29.9 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 2700 East Road, East 3200 North Road, IL 116. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.9 miles from Cullom, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.67 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 Cullom, IL to Nevada, IL is easy. At 51m with 17% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.5 miles (IL 47 / North 2700 East Road): Navigation decision point; at 22.5 miles (IL 17 / East Mazon Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 29.1 miles (North 2000 East Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Cullom, IL to Nevada, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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