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Trip from Hawthorne Place, IL to Buckhart, IL

Data updated 4 hours ago

Drive Time

22m

Distance

12.5 mi

20 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

16 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 21m ★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m ★

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

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Downtown Buckhart, IL, IL

Buckhart, IL

Mike Tyurin

Trip Overview

The drive from Hawthorne Place, IL to Buckhart, IL covers 12.5 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on IL 29, Buckhart Road, East Laurel Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.6 miles on IL 29. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.95 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

6.2 miles from Hawthorne Place, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Hawthorne Place, IL to Buckhart, IL covers 12.5 miles and takes about 22m, 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 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
IL 29 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.6 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 West Myrtle Street.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 22m 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 (West Myrtle Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Laurel Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 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 | West Myrtle Street

Turn right onto West Myrtle Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | South 1st Street

Turn left onto South 1st Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Laurel Street

Turn right onto East Laurel Street

Navigation decision point

5
2.3 mi into trip | ~6m in | South Grand Avenue East

Turn right onto South Grand Avenue East

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
7.6 mi into trip | ~14m in | South Walnut Street

Turn left onto South Walnut Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
IL 29 4.6 mi 6m
Buckhart Road 4.1 mi 5m
East Laurel Street 1.9 mi 4m
South Grand Avenue East 0.7 mi 1m
East Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
South Taylor Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
South 1st Street <0.1 mi <1m
West Myrtle Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: IL 29 — 4.6 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hawthorne Place, IL and Buckhart, IL.

1

Start on this road

197 ft · 16 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto West Myrtle Street

287 ft · 15 sec · West Myrtle Street
3

Turn left onto South 1st Street

410 ft · 15 sec · South 1st Street
4

Turn right onto East Laurel Street

1.9 mi · 4 min · East Laurel Street
5

Turn left onto South Taylor Avenue

0.3 mi · 42 sec · South Taylor Avenue
6

Turn right onto South Grand Avenue East

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Grand Avenue East
Use the right lane.
7

Continue on IL 29

497 ft · 12 sec · IL 29
Use the left lane.
8

Turn straight onto IL 29

1.8 mi · 2 min · IL 29
9

Continue on IL 29

2.7 mi · 4 min · IL 29
Use the left lane.
10

Turn left onto South Walnut Street

206 ft · 6 sec · South Walnut Street
Use the left lane.
11

At end of road, turn right onto East Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
12

Continue on Buckhart Road

4.1 mi · 5 min · Buckhart Road
13

Arrive at destination

Buckhart 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 6.2 miles from Hawthorne Place, IL, or about 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.6 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 12.5 miles or 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 6.2 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 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buckhart, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Hawthorne Place, 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 Hawthorne Place, IL

This is one driving day of about 12.5 miles and 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hawthorne Place, 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 IL 29 for about 4.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 6.2 mi from Hawthorne Place, IL · 12m into the drive

city in Macon County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Decatur, IL

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

Decatur, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Decatur, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 6.2 miles from Hawthorne Place, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Buckhart, IL

The final approach into Buckhart, 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 Buckhart, IL.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

National Monument

In August 1908, a large White mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, Illinois. Rioters destroyed homes and businesses and lynched two men. The event led to the founding of the National Assoc...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 0.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.95 one way

$3.91 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.15 $4.29
premium $4.89 $2.41 $4.81
diesel $5.61 $2.76 $5.52

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: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

16 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

County Market - Tesla Supercharger

Springfield, IL

Tesla

16 DCFC

Haymakers - Tesla Supercharger

Springfield, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Springfield, IL Rechargery Relay - S Dirksen Pkwy

Springfield, IL

IONNA

12 DCFC

Legacy Pointe - Tesla Supercharger

Springfield, IL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Springfield, IL

Springfield, IL

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

8 DCFC

Landmark Ford

Springfield, IL

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

Walmart 3602 (Springfield, IL)

Springfield, IL

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Landmark Cadillac

SPRINGFIELD, IL

EV Connect

3 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 6 Tesla: 3 FORD_CHARGE: 2 EV Connect: 2 Electrify America: 1 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1 IONNA: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.8 0 $1.31 $0.60
Efficient EV 3.1 0 $1.09 $0.50
EV Truck/SUV 5 0 $1.75 $0.80

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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Hawthorne Place, IL

Night in Hawthorne Place on Tuesday

Local time

10:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Partly Cloudy

SSW 14 to 18 mph 14% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 9:43PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 9:43PM CDT until April 19 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Buckhart, IL

Night in Buckhart on Tuesday

Local time

10:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°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

12 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

22m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Hawthorne Place, IL to Buckhart, IL covers 12.5 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are IL 29, Buckhart Road, East Laurel Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.2 miles from Hawthorne Place, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.95 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 22m 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 (West Myrtle Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Laurel Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hawthorne Place, IL to Buckhart, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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