Origin
LaPlace, IL
Morning in LaPlace on Friday
Local time
6:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from LaPlace, IL to De Land, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
32.2 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
LaPlace, IL
Mike Tyurin
Trip Overview
The drive from LaPlace, IL to De Land, IL covers 32.2 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North 100 East Road, I 72, County Road 140 E for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.3 miles on North 100 East Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 32.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from LaPlace, IL to De Land, IL covers 32.2 miles and takes about 49m, 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 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 100 East Road is the longest continuous segment at about 8.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
740 ft
664 ft
Total Climb
98 ft
Total Descent
101 ft
Highest Point
740 ft
~6.9 mi in
Elevation Range
76 ft
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 Front.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 49m drive. You will face about 9 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 6.8 miles (IL 32 / Carter Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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
|
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
5
6.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
IL 32 / Carter Street
At end of road, turn right onto IL 32 / Carter Street
Navigation decision point
4
15.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
IL 32 / Old Route 47
Turn left onto IL 32 / Old Route 47
Navigation decision point
5
24.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward Bridge Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 164
Toward Bridge Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 100 East Road | 8.3 mi | 14m |
| I 72 | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| County Road 140 E | 6.7 mi | 11m |
| County Highway 5 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| North 525 East Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| CR 5 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Old Route 47 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Deland Monticello Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North 100 East Road
— 8.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between LaPlace, IL and De Land, 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
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
County Road 140 E
4
At end of road, turn right onto IL 32
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Carter Street
5
Continue on IL 32
8.3 mi
·
14 min
·
North 100 East Road
6
Turn left onto IL 32
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Route 47
7
Turn right onto IL 48
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
IL 48
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I-72 East: Champaign
9
Merge onto I 72
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
I 72
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 164
Toward Bridge Street
11
Turn left onto West Bridge Street
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Bridge Street
12
Continue on East 1700 North Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
East 1700 North Road
13
Turn straight onto CR 5
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 5
14
Continue on Deland Monticello Road
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Deland Monticello Road
15
Continue on County Highway 5
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
County Highway 5
16
Turn straight onto North 525 East Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North 525 East Road
17
Continue on South Highway Avenue
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Highway Avenue
18
Turn left onto 3rd Street
35 ft
·
1 sec
·
3rd Street
19
Arrive at destination
3rd Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.1 mi from LaPlace, IL · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.1 miles from LaPlace, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in De Land, IL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into De Land, IL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.03 one way
$10.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.53 | $11.05 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.20 | $12.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.11 | $14.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.38 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.51 | $2.06 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
De Land, IL
Morning in De Land on Friday
Local time
6:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Monticello, IL
16 mi in
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
38 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
49m 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 LaPlace, IL to De Land, IL covers 32.2 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 100 East Road, I 72, County Road 140 E. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.1 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 $5.03 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 49m drive. You will face about 9 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 6.8 miles (IL 32 / Carter Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from LaPlace, IL to De Land, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 664 ft to 740 ft elevation with about 98 ft of total climbing.
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. Elevation is sampled from USGS 3DEP. 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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