Origin
Knoxville, IL
Late night in Knoxville on Saturday
Local time
5:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Knoxville, IL to Hermon, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
12.3 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
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.
Knoxville, IL
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Hermon, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Knoxville, IL to Hermon, IL covers 12.3 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 Knox Highway 8, South Broad Street, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.1 miles on Knox Highway 8. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 12.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 22m highway drive covering 12.3 miles, with most of the trip on Knox Highway 8 and South Broad Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.1 miles on Knox Highway 8.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Knox Highway 8 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Knox Highway 8 and South Broad Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 150 / East Main Street.
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 22m drive. You will face about 4 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 (US 150 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (South Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles (Knox Highway 8): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 150 / East Main Street
Turn left onto US 150 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Broad Street
Turn right onto South Broad Street
Navigation decision point
5
8.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Knox Highway 8
At end of road, turn right onto Knox Highway 8
Navigation decision point
4
12.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Knox Road 300N
Turn left onto Knox Road 300N
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Knox Highway 8 | 11.1 mi | 19m |
| South Broad Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Knox Road 300N | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Knox Highway 8
— 11.1 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville, IL and Hermon, IL.
1
Start on North Market Street
129 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Market Street
2
Turn left onto US 150
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Turn right onto South Broad Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Broad Street
4
Continue on Knox Highway 8
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Knox Highway 8
5
At end of road, turn right onto Knox Highway 8
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Knox Highway 8
6
Continue on Knox Highway 8
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Knox Highway 8
7
Turn left onto Knox Road 300N
77 ft
·
3 sec
·
Knox Road 300N
8
Arrive at destination
Knox Road 300N
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.92 one way
$3.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.37 | $4.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
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.
Destination
Hermon, IL
Late night in Hermon on Saturday
Local time
5:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
39°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
13 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
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 Knoxville, IL to Hermon, IL covers 12.3 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Knox Highway 8, South Broad Street, East Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.1 miles from Knoxville, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.92 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 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 150 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (South Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles (Knox Highway 8): Navigation decision point.
The route from Knoxville, IL to Hermon, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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