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Trip from Hawthorne Place, IL to Sherman, IL

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Drive Time

19m

Distance

9.9 mi

16 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great 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 18m ★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m

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

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Sherman, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hawthorne Place, IL to Sherman, IL covers 9.9 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Peoria Road, South Walnut Street, Veterans Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.5 miles on North Peoria Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.55 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 miles from Hawthorne Place, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Hawthorne Place, IL to Sherman, IL covers 9.9 miles and takes about 19m, 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.
North Peoria Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3.5 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 19m 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 (West Myrtle Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Spring Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (South Grand Avenue West): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 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 left onto West Myrtle Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Spring Street

Turn right onto South Spring Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | South Grand Avenue West

Turn left onto South Grand Avenue West

Navigation decision point

6
0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | South Walnut Street

Turn right onto South Walnut Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
4
9.4 mi into trip | ~18m in | St Johns Drive

Turn left onto St Johns Drive

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Peoria Road 3.5 mi 5m
South Walnut Street 2 mi 5m
Veterans Parkway 1.8 mi 2m
J. David Jones Parkway 1.2 mi 2m
Parkway Drive 0.4 mi 1m
South Grand Avenue West 0.4 mi 1m
South Spring Street 0.4 mi 1m
Flaggland Drive <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: North Peoria Road — 3.5 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

197 ft · 19 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto West Myrtle Street

162 ft · 8 sec · West Myrtle Street
3

Turn right onto South Spring Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Spring Street
4

Turn left onto South Grand Avenue West

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Grand Avenue West
5

Turn right onto South Walnut Street

2.0 mi · 5 min · South Walnut Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Continue on J. David Jones Parkway

1.2 mi · 2 min · J. David Jones Parkway
7

Take the ramp

435 ft · 14 sec
8

Merge onto IL 4; IL 29

1.8 mi · 2 min · Veterans Parkway
9

Continue on I 55 Business

3.5 mi · 5 min · North Peoria Road
10

Turn left onto St Johns Drive

274 ft · 8 sec · St Johns Drive
11

Turn right onto Flaggland Drive

377 ft · 12 sec · Flaggland Drive
12

Turn right onto Parkway Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Parkway Drive
13

Arrive at destination

Parkway Drive

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 miles from Hawthorne Place, IL, or about 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.5 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 9.9 miles or 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 5 miles or 11m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sherman, 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 9.9 miles and 19m.

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 North Peoria Road for about 3.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 5 mi from Hawthorne Place, IL · 11m into the drive

city in Macon County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Decatur, IL

5 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 9.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Decatur, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 5 miles from Hawthorne Place, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Sherman, IL

The final approach into Sherman, 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 Sherman, 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

$1.55 one way

$3.10 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $1.70 $3.40
premium $4.89 $1.91 $3.81
diesel $5.61 $2.19 $4.37

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

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3 0 $1.04 $0.48
Efficient EV 2.5 0 $0.87 $0.40
EV Truck/SUV 4 0 $1.39 $0.63

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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.

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

Sherman, IL

Night in Sherman on Tuesday

Local time

10:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

66°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

1 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

19m 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 Sherman, IL covers 9.9 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Peoria Road, South Walnut Street, Veterans Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5 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 $1.55 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 19m drive. You will face about 8 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 Spring Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (South Grand Avenue West): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hawthorne Place, IL to Sherman, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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