Trip from LaPlace, IL to Cerro Gordo, IL

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are County Road 140 E, West Front, Wait Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 3.3 miles from LaPlace, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.05 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from LaPlace, IL to Cerro Gordo, IL?

The route from LaPlace, IL to Cerro Gordo, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Q: Is the drive from LaPlace, IL to Cerro Gordo, IL flat or hilly?

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 704 ft to 743 ft elevation with about 42 ft of total climbing.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

12m

Distance

6.7 mi

11 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM

0h 11m ★

6 AM

0h 13m

8 AM

0h 15m

10 AM

0h 13m

12 PM

0h 13m

3 PM

0h 13m

5 PM

0h 15m

8 PM

0h 12m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from LaPlace, IL to Cerro Gordo, IL covers 6.7 miles and takes about 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on County Road 140 E, West Front, Wait Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.4 miles on County Road 140 E. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.05 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 6.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

12m 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

Expect a 12m drive with frequent turns across 6.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

County Road 140 E is the longest continuous segment at about 6.4 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

743 ft 704 ft

Total Climb

42 ft

Total Descent

3 ft

Highest Point

743 ft

~6.7 mi in

Elevation Range

39 ft

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 early in the drive near West Front.

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 12m 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 (West Front): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (IL 32 / County Road 140 E): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (Wait Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Front

Turn right onto West Front

Navigation decision point

4

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | IL 32 / County Road 140 E

At end of road, turn right onto IL 32 / County Road 140 E

Navigation decision point

3

6.6 mi into trip | ~12m in | Wait Street

Turn left onto Wait Street

Navigation decision point

4

6.6 mi into trip | ~12m in | Monroe Street

Turn right onto Monroe Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
County Road 140 E	6.4 mi	11m
West Front	0.1 mi	<1m
Wait Street	<0.1 mi	<1m
Monroe Street	<0.1 mi	<1m
South Main Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: County Road 140 E — 6.4 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between LaPlace, IL and Cerro Gordo, IL.

1

Start on South Main Street

45 ft · 3 sec · South Main Street

2

Turn right onto West Front

0.1 mi · 35 sec · West Front

3

At end of road, turn right onto IL 32

6.4 mi · 11 min · County Road 140 E

4

Turn left onto Wait Street

462 ft · 22 sec · Wait Street

5

Turn right onto Monroe Street

163 ft · 7 sec · Monroe Street

6

Arrive at destination

Monroe Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.05 one way

$2.09 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 2 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$1.15	$2.30
premium	$4.89	$1.29	$2.58
diesel	$5.61	$1.48	$2.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	2	$0.70	$0.32
Efficient EV	1.7	$0.59	$0.27
EV Truck/SUV	2.7	$0.94	$0.43

Gas CO2

2 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (50% 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 as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

LaPlace, IL

Night in LaPlace on Thursday

Local time

10:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Partly Sunny

SSW 15 to 21 mph 14% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Destination

Cerro Gordo, IL

Night in Cerro Gordo on Thursday

Local time

10:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Partly Sunny

SSW 16 to 20 mph 14% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

12m 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 LaPlace, IL to Cerro Gordo, IL covers 6.7 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are County Road 140 E, West Front, Wait Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 3.3 miles from LaPlace, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.05 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 12m 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 (West Front): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (IL 32 / County Road 140 E): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (Wait Street): Navigation decision point.

The route from LaPlace, IL to Cerro Gordo, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 704 ft to 743 ft elevation with about 42 ft of total climbing.

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