Origin
Hoosier, IL
Late night in Hoosier on Friday
Local time
5:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hoosier, IL to Cruse, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
16.1 mi
26 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 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hoosier, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Cruse, IL
Mikhail Nilov
Trip Overview
Hoosier, IL to Cruse, IL is 16.1 miles and takes about 42 minutes via Iola Lane, Robin Lane, and County Road 925 East, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short journey stays within the Midwest region, specifically Illinois, offering a straightforward local drive. Given its brief duration and minimal highway use, it's an ideal option for a quick trip or an add-on to a larger itinerary. Plan for a relaxed pace, as the route is characterized by frequent turns rather than long, open stretches. This makes it easy to navigate and suggests you won't be covering vast distances at high speeds.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 16.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m 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
This route is a turn-heavy local drive with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating a network of county roads and lanes for the entire 16.1 miles. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 9.4 miles on Iola Lane. Expect a dynamic driving experience with frequent adjustments as you transition between Iola Lane, Robin Lane, and County Road 925 East. This isn't a route for setting speed records; instead, it's about engaging with the local road system and paying attention to navigation as you make your way through the Illinois countryside.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Iola Lane is the longest continuous segment at about 9.4 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 around 0.2 miles in near Robin Lane.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 42m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Robin Lane): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (US 45 / County Road 925 East): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (Iola Lane): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Robin Lane
Turn left onto Robin Lane
Navigation decision point
4
3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 45 / County Road 925 East
At end of road, turn right onto US 45 / County Road 925 East
Navigation decision point
3
4.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Iola Lane
Turn left onto Iola Lane
Navigation decision point
4
9.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Iola Lane
At end of road, turn left onto Iola Lane
Navigation decision point
4
15.2 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Kite Road
Turn left onto Kite Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Iola Lane | 9.4 mi | 23m |
| Robin Lane | 2.8 mi | 11m |
| County Road 925 East | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| East Broadway | 1 mi | 2m |
| Kite Road | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| Old Bible Grove Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Iola Lane
— 9.4 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoosier, IL and Cruse, IL.
1
Start on Old Bible Grove Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Old Bible Grove Road
2
Turn left onto Robin Lane
2.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Robin Lane
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 45
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 925 East
4
Turn left onto Iola Lane
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Iola Lane
5
Continue on Iola Lane
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Iola Lane
6
Continue on Iola Lane
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Iola Lane
7
At end of road, turn left onto Iola Lane
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Iola Lane
8
Continue on Iola Lane
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Iola Lane
9
Continue on East Broadway
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Broadway
10
Continue on Iola Lane
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Iola Lane
11
Turn left onto Kite Road
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Kite Road
12
Arrive at destination
Kite Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.52 one way
$5.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.10 | $6.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 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 | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
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
Cruse, IL
Late night in Cruse on Friday
Local time
5:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
42m 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 Hoosier, IL to Cruse, IL covers 16.1 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Iola Lane, Robin Lane, County Road 925 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8 miles from Hoosier, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.52 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 42m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Robin Lane): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (US 45 / County Road 925 East): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (Iola Lane): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hoosier, IL to Cruse, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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