Trip from Dwight, IL to Cullom, IL

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are North 2700 East Road, East 1800 North Road, South Union Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 11.4 miles from Dwight, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.56 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Dwight, IL to Cullom, IL?

The route from Dwight, IL to Cullom, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

39m

Distance

22.8 mi

37 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min

4 AM

0h 36m ★

6 AM

0h 39m

8 AM

0h 46m

10 AM

0h 42m

12 PM

0h 41m

3 PM

0h 42m

5 PM

0h 45m

8 PM

0h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Dwight, IL to Cullom, IL covers 22.8 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North 2700 East Road, East 1800 North Road, South Union Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13 miles on North 2700 East Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.56 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 22.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 39m drive with frequent turns across 22.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

North 2700 East Road is the longest continuous segment at about 13 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 17 / East Mazon Avenue.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Dwight, IL to Cullom, IL is easy. At 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 17 / East Mazon Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 14.3 miles (IL 116 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

2 of 2 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | IL 17 / East Mazon Avenue

Turn left onto IL 17 / East Mazon Avenue

Navigation decision point

3

14.3 mi into trip | ~25m in | IL 116 / Main Street

Turn left onto IL 116 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North 2700 East Road	13 mi	22m
East 1800 North Road	7.2 mi	11m
South Union Street	1 mi	1m
Main Street	0.7 mi	1m
West Jackson Street	0.6 mi	1m
East Mazon Avenue	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: North 2700 East Road — 13 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dwight, IL and Cullom, IL.

1

Start on this road

131 ft · 14 sec · this road

2

Turn left onto IL 17

0.2 mi · 18 sec · East Mazon Avenue

3

Turn slight right

132 ft · 5 sec

4

Turn slight right onto IL 47

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Union Street

5

Continue on IL 47

13 mi · 22 min · North 2700 East Road

6

Turn left onto IL 116

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street

7

Continue on IL 116

7.2 mi · 11 min · East 1800 North Road

8

Continue on IL 116

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Jackson Street

9

Arrive at destination

IL 116

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.56 one way

$7.13 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$3.91	$7.83
premium	$4.89	$4.39	$8.78
diesel	$5.61	$5.03	$10.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	6.8	$2.39	$1.09
Efficient EV	5.7	$1.99	$0.91
EV Truck/SUV	9.1	$3.19	$1.46

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Dwight, IL

Evening in Dwight on Thursday

Local time

5:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cullom, IL

Evening in Cullom on Thursday

Local time

5:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°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

22 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

39m 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 Dwight, IL to Cullom, IL covers 22.8 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.