Origin
Cullom, IL
Morning in Cullom on Thursday
Local time
10:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cullom, IL to Cornell, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
52m
Distance
31.9 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
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 Cornell, IL covers 31.9 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on IL 116, North 1500 East Road, East 2500 North Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.3 miles on IL 116. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 31.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Cullom, IL to Cornell, IL covers 31.9 miles and takes about 52m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
IL 116 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 17.9 miles in near East 1800 North Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 52m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.9 miles (East 1800 North Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 19.7 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.1 miles (Historic Route 66): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
17.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
East 1800 North Road
Keep slight right at fork onto East 1800 North Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
19.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
North Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
20.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Historic Route 66
At end of road, turn left onto Historic Route 66
Navigation decision point
4
20.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
North 1500 East Road
At end of road, turn right onto North 1500 East Road
Navigation decision point
4
31.8 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
6th Street
Turn right onto 6th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 116 | 14.3 mi | 20m |
| North 1500 East Road | 6.6 mi | 10m |
| East 2500 North Road | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| East 1700 North Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| East Indiana Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East 1800 North Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East 1830 North Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| West Jackson Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
IL 116
— 14.3 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cullom, IL and Cornell, 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
14 mi
·
20 min
·
IL 116
4
Keep slight right at fork onto East 1800 North Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 1800 North Road
5
Continue on East Indiana Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Indiana Avenue
6
At end of road, turn right onto North Main Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
North Main Street
7
At end of road, turn left onto Historic Route 66
350 ft
·
8 sec
·
Historic Route 66
8
Continue on East 1830 North Road
363 ft
·
9 sec
·
East 1830 North Road
9
Continue on East 1830 North Road
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
East 1830 North Road
10
Continue on East 1830 North Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 1830 North Road
11
At end of road, turn right onto North 1500 East Road
6.6 mi
·
10 min
·
North 1500 East Road
12
Turn straight onto IL 23
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
East 2500 North Road
13
Turn right onto 6th Street
138 ft
·
6 sec
·
6th Street
14
Arrive at destination
6th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.9 mi from Cullom, IL · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from Cullom, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cornell, IL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Cornell, IL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.99 one way
$9.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.48 | $10.95 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.04 | $14.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Cornell, IL
Morning in Cornell on Thursday
Local time
10:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Pontiac, IL
16 mi in
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
52m 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 Cornell, IL covers 31.9 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are IL 116, North 1500 East Road, East 2500 North Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.9 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 $4.99 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 52m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.9 miles (East 1800 North Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 19.7 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.1 miles (Historic Route 66): Navigation decision point.
The route from Cullom, IL to Cornell, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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