Origin
LaPlace, IL
Late night in LaPlace on Friday
Local time
2:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from LaPlace, IL to Monticello, IL
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
40m
Distance
24.2 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
LaPlace, IL
Mike Tyurin
Monticello, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
The drive from LaPlace, IL to Monticello, IL covers 24.2 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on E 700 North Road, County Road 140 E, Macon Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.1 miles on E 700 North Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 24.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m 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 40m drive with frequent turns across 24.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
E 700 North Road is the longest continuous segment at about 8.1 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 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 40m drive. You will face about 7 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 (IL 105 / E 700 North Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 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
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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
|
IL 105 / E 700 North Road
Turn right onto IL 105 / E 700 North Road
Navigation decision point
3
14.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
IL 105 / South Washington Street
Turn left onto IL 105 / South Washington Street
Navigation decision point
4
24.2 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
West Center Street
Turn left onto West Center Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| E 700 North Road | 8.1 mi | 14m |
| County Road 140 E | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| Macon Street | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| South Washington Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| South Market Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Moultrie Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Front | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
E 700 North Road
— 8.1 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between LaPlace, IL and Monticello, 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
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
County Road 140 E
4
Turn right onto IL 105
8.1 mi
·
14 min
·
E 700 North Road
5
Turn left onto IL 105
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Washington Street
6
Turn right onto IL 105
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Moultrie Street
7
Turn left onto IL 105
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Macon Street
8
Continue on IL 105
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Market Street
9
Turn left onto West Center Street
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Center Street
10
Arrive at destination
West Center Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.78 one way
$7.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.15 | $8.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.66 | $9.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Monticello, IL
Late night in Monticello on Friday
Local time
2:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°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
10 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
40m 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 Monticello, IL covers 24.2 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are E 700 North Road, County Road 140 E, Macon Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.1 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 $3.78 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 40m drive. You will face about 7 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 (IL 105 / E 700 North Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from LaPlace, IL to Monticello, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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