Origin
Edinburg, IL
Afternoon in Edinburg on Saturday
Local time
3:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edinburg, IL to Stonington, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
17.9 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edinburg, IL
Sinitta Leunen
Stonington, IL
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Edinburg, IL to Stonington, IL covers 17.9 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on IL 29, IL 48, West Park Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.6 miles on IL 29. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 29 | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| IL 48 | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| West Park Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Springfield Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Webster Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East 2050 North Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Water Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| American Legion Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
IL 29
— 7.6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edinburg, IL and Stonington, IL.
1
Start on West Washington Street
225 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Washington Street
2
Turn left onto Grant Street
38 ft
·
2 sec
·
Grant Street
3
Turn left onto IL 29
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Springfield Road
4
Continue on East 2050 North Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
East 2050 North Road
5
Turn right onto IL 29
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
IL 29
6
Continue on IL 29
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Webster Street
7
Turn left onto IL 29
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Park Street
8
Turn left onto Water Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Water Street
9
Turn left onto IL 48
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
IL 48
10
Turn left onto 3rd Street
268 ft
·
11 sec
·
3rd Street
11
Continue on American Legion Drive
363 ft
·
21 sec
·
American Legion Drive
12
Turn left onto Anomynous Street
71 ft
·
3 sec
·
Anomynous Street
13
Arrive at destination
Anomynous Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Grant Street
Turn left onto Grant Street
Navigation decision point
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 29 / West Springfield Road
Turn left onto IL 29 / West Springfield Road
Navigation decision point
3
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
IL 29
Turn right onto IL 29
Navigation decision point
4
10.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
IL 48
Turn left onto IL 48
Navigation decision point
4
17.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Anomynous Street
Turn left onto Anomynous Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.80 one way
$5.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.07 | $6.15 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Stonington, IL
Afternoon in Stonington on Saturday
Local time
3:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
23 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
23m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
17.9 mi in 23m, mostly highway — 7.6 mi of that is on IL 29.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.6 mi on IL 29.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IL 29 and IL 48. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Grant Street.
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 23m drive. You will face about 8 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 (Grant Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (IL 29 / West Springfield Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (IL 29): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 17.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.6 miles on IL 29. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Grant Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (IL 29 / West Springfield Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (IL 29): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Stonington, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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