Origin
Cullom, IL
Evening in Cullom on Thursday
Local time
6:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cullom, IL to Waldo, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
59m
Distance
34.7 mi
56 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 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
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 Waldo, IL covers 34.7 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on IL 116, Old Route 66, East 1200 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 $5.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 34.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Cullom, IL to Waldo, IL covers 34.7 miles and takes about 59m, 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 IL 116 / North 1750 East 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 59m drive. You will face about 6 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 (IL 116 / North 1750 East Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 19.6 miles (North Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.8 miles (East Water Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 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
|
IL 116 / North 1750 East Road
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 116 / North 1750 East Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
19.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
North Elm Street
Turn left onto North Elm Street
Navigation decision point
4
19.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
East Water Street
At end of road, turn right onto East Water Street
Navigation decision point
3
20.4 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Mill Street
Turn left onto Mill Street
Navigation decision point
4
20.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
West Reynolds Street
Turn right onto West Reynolds Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 116 | 14.3 mi | 20m |
| Old Route 66 | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| East 1200 North Road | 5.2 mi | 12m |
| East 1700 North Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| East 1200 N Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| East Howard Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Reynolds Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 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 Waldo, 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 left at fork onto IL 116
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
North 1750 East Road
5
Continue on IL 116
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Howard Street
6
Turn left onto North Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Elm Street
7
At end of road, turn right onto East Water Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Water Street
8
Turn left onto Mill Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Mill Street
9
Turn right onto West Reynolds Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Reynolds Street
10
Turn left onto Old Route 66
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Old Route 66
11
Turn right onto CH 8
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
East 1200 North Road
12
Continue on CH 8
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
East 1200 N Road
13
Continue on CH 8
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
East 1200 North Road
14
Arrive at destination
CH 8
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.3 mi from Cullom, IL · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.3 miles from Cullom, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Waldo, IL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Waldo, 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
$5.42 one way
$10.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.96 | $11.91 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.68 | $13.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Waldo, IL
Evening in Waldo on Thursday
Local time
6:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Pontiac, IL
17 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
59m 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 Waldo, IL covers 34.7 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are IL 116, Old Route 66, East 1200 North Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.3 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 $5.42 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 59m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.9 miles (IL 116 / North 1750 East Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 19.6 miles (North Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.8 miles (East Water Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Cullom, IL to Waldo, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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