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 Patton, IL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
46m
Distance
26 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
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6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Patton, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
The drive from Dudley, IL to Patton, IL covers 26 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Terre Haute Road, 625 N, North Terre Haute Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.3 miles on East Terre Haute Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.06 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
13 miles from Dudley, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 46m drive with frequent turns across 26 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Terre Haute Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 46m drive. You will face about 7 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North 625th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (IL 16 / East 600th Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 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
4
1.5 mi into trip
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~6m in
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IL 16 / East 600th Road
Turn left onto IL 16 / East 600th Road
Navigation decision point
4
9.6 mi into trip
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~18m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
24.6 mi into trip
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~40m in
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East 2250th Road
Turn right onto East 2250th Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Terre Haute Road | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| 625 N | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| North Terre Haute Road | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| East 2250th Road | 1.4 mi | 5m |
| IL 16 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North 625th Street | 1.2 mi | 4m |
| East 600th Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| 74th Place | 0.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
East Terre Haute Road
— 7.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dudley, IL and Patton, 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
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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
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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
1.3 mi
·
1 min
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IL 16; IL 133
10
Turn right onto North Terre Haute Road
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
North Terre Haute Road
11
Continue on East Terre Haute Road
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
East Terre Haute Road
12
Turn right onto 74th Place
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
74th Place
13
Turn right onto East 2250th Road
1.4 mi
·
5 min
·
East 2250th Road
14
Arrive at destination
East 2250th Road
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 13 miles from Dudley, IL, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.3 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 26 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Patton, 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 26 miles and 46m.
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 East Terre Haute Road for about 7.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13 mi from Dudley, IL · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
13 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13 miles from Dudley, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Patton, IL
The final approach into Patton, 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 Patton, 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
$4.06 one way
$8.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.46 | $8.93 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.00 | $10.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.66 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Patton, IL
Afternoon in Patton on Wednesday
Local time
12:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
5 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
46m 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 Patton, IL covers 26 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Terre Haute Road, 625 N, North Terre Haute Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13 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 $4.06 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 46m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North 625th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (IL 16 / East 600th Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Dudley, IL to Patton, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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