Origin
De Land, IL
Late night in De Land on Friday
Local time
12:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from De Land, IL to LaPlace, IL
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
49m
Distance
32.1 mi
52 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 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
LaPlace, IL
Mike Tyurin
Trip Overview
The drive from De Land, IL to LaPlace, IL covers 32.1 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Main Street, I 72, North Jackson Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.3 miles on North Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 32.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from De Land, IL to LaPlace, IL covers 32.1 miles and takes about 49m, 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 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 8.3 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 early in the drive near South Highway Avenue.
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 49m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Highway Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Highway Avenue
Turn right onto South Highway Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
7.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward I-72 West: Decatur
Navigation decision point
Toward I-72 West: Decatur
6
15 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward IL 48: Cisco, Weldon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 156
Toward IL 48: Cisco, Weldon
4
15.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
IL 48
Turn left onto IL 48
Navigation decision point
4
15.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
IL 32 / East 1500 North Road
Turn left onto IL 32 / East 1500 North Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from De Land, IL to LaPlace, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Weldon along the way.
Weldon
15 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | 8.3 mi | 14m |
| I 72 | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| North Jackson Street | 6.7 mi | 11m |
| County Highway 5 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| North 525 East Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| CR 5 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East 1500 North Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Deland Monticello Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— 8.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between De Land, IL and LaPlace, IL.
1
Start on 3rd Street
35 ft
·
3 sec
·
3rd Street
2
Turn right onto South Highway Avenue
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
South Highway Avenue
3
Continue on North 525 East Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North 525 East Road
4
Turn straight onto County Highway 5
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
County Highway 5
5
Turn straight onto Deland Monticello Road
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Deland Monticello Road
6
Continue on CR 5
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 5
7
Continue on East 1700 North Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
East 1700 North Road
8
Turn straight onto West Bridge Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
West Bridge Street
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I-72 West: Decatur
10
Merge onto I 72
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
I 72
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 156
Toward IL 48: Cisco, Weldon
12
Turn left onto IL 48
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
IL 48
13
Turn left onto IL 32
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East 1500 North Road
14
Turn right onto IL 32
8.3 mi
·
14 min
·
North Main Street
15
Continue on IL 32
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Carter Street
16
Turn left onto IL 32
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
North Jackson Street
17
Turn left onto West Front
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Front
18
Turn left onto South Main Street
45 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Main Street
19
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.1 mi from De Land, IL · 21m 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.1 miles from De Land, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in LaPlace, IL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into LaPlace, 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
$5.02 one way
$10.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.18 | $12.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
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 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
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
LaPlace, IL
Late night in LaPlace on Friday
Local time
12:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°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
13 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
49m 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 De Land, IL to LaPlace, IL covers 32.1 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, I 72, North Jackson Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.1 miles from De Land, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.02 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 49m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Highway Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from De Land, IL to LaPlace, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Weldon along the way.
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