Origin
Dudley, IL
Afternoon in Dudley on Wednesday
Local time
12:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dudley, IL to Paris, IL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
21m
Distance
11.2 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
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6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paris, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dudley, IL to Paris, IL covers 11.2 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 625 N, North 625th Street, East 600th Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.1 miles on 625 N. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
5.6 miles from Dudley, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 21m drive with frequent turns across 11.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
625 N is the longest continuous segment at about 7.1 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
761 ft
714 ft
Total Climb
87 ft
Total Descent
77 ft
Highest Point
761 ft
~3.2 mi in
Elevation Range
47 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 11.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North 625th Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (West Wood Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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North 625th Street
At end of road, turn right onto North 625th Street
Navigation decision point
5
11.1 mi into trip
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~20m in
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West Wood Street
Turn left onto West Wood Street
Navigation decision point
5
11.1 mi into trip
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~20m in
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US 150; IL 1 / North Central Avenue
Turn left onto US 150; IL 1 / North Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
11.2 mi into trip
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~21m in
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West Court Street
Turn left onto West Court Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 625 N | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| North 625th Street | 1.2 mi | 4m |
| East 600th Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| IL 16 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 725 North | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Central Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| IL Route 1 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
625 N
— 7.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dudley, IL and Paris, IL.
1
Start on 740 North
22 ft
·
3 sec
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740 North
2
Turn right
398 ft
·
17 sec
3
Continue on 612 East
357 ft
·
15 sec
·
612 East
4
Continue on 725 North
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
725 North
5
At end of road, turn right onto North 625th Street
1.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North 625th Street
6
Turn left onto IL 16
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East 600th Road
7
Continue on IL 16
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
625 N
8
Keep slight right at fork
510 ft
·
18 sec
9
Turn straight onto IL 16; IL 133
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
IL 16; IL 133
10
Turn left onto US 150; IL 1
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Main Street
11
Continue on US 150; IL 1
373 ft
·
16 sec
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IL Route 1
12
Turn left onto West Wood Street
371 ft
·
12 sec
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West Wood Street
13
Turn left onto US 150; IL 1
374 ft
·
11 sec
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North Central Avenue
14
Turn left onto West Court Street
37 ft
·
1 sec
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West Court Street
15
Arrive at destination
West Court Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 5.6 miles from Dudley, IL, or about 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 11.2 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.6 miles or 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Paris, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dudley, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dudley, IL
This is one driving day of about 11.2 miles and 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dudley, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on 625 N for about 7.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.6 mi from Dudley, IL · 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 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 11.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5.6 miles from Dudley, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Paris, IL
The final approach into Paris, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Paris, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.75 one way
$3.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.92 | $3.85 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.16 | $4.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 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 | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
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.
Destination
Paris, IL
Afternoon in Paris on Wednesday
Local time
12:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
4 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
21m 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 Dudley, IL to Paris, IL covers 11.2 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 625 N, North 625th Street, East 600th Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.6 miles from Dudley, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.75 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 11.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North 625th Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (West Wood Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Dudley, IL to Paris, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 714 ft to 761 ft elevation with about 87 ft of total climbing.
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