Origin
Monticello, IL
Late night in Monticello on Saturday
Local time
2:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monticello, IL to LaPlace, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
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 43m
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.
Monticello, IL
Stéphane Tendon
LaPlace, IL
Mike Tyurin
Trip Overview
Monticello, IL to LaPlace, IL is 24.2 miles and takes about 40m via local roads, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Illinois, offering a straightforward local drive. Given its brief duration, this route is perfect for a spontaneous day trip or as a quick segment connecting two points without the commitment of a longer journey. You'll be navigating primarily local streets, so expect a more grounded, community-focused travel experience rather than expansive highway scenery. Plan for a relaxed pace, as this drive is designed for ease and accessibility.
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
This route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a decidedly local drive with no highway segments. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 8.1 miles along E 700 North Road. As you transition from E 700 North Road to South Jackson Street and then Macon Street, the road character shifts, moving through different local road settings. This isn't a route for high-speed cruising; rather, it's about engaging with the immediate surroundings as you make your way from point A to point B. Be prepared to adjust your speed and attention frequently due to the numerous directional changes.
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 IL 105 / North Market 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 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 (IL 105 / North Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (IL 105 / West Moultrie Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (IL 105 / South Washington Street): 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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IL 105 / North Market Street
Turn right onto IL 105 / North Market Street
Navigation decision point
3
7.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
IL 105 / West Moultrie Street
Turn right onto IL 105 / West Moultrie Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
IL 105 / South Washington Street
At end of road, turn left onto IL 105 / South Washington Street
Navigation decision point
3
9.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
IL 105 / E 700 North Road
Turn right onto IL 105 / E 700 North Road
Navigation decision point
4
24.2 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| E 700 North Road | 8.1 mi | 14m |
| South Jackson Street | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| Macon Street | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| South Washington Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North 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 Monticello, IL and LaPlace, IL.
1
Start on West Center Street
21 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Center Street
2
Turn right onto IL 105
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Market Street
3
Continue on IL 105
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Macon Street
4
Turn right onto IL 105
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Moultrie Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto IL 105
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Washington Street
6
Turn right onto IL 105
8.1 mi
·
14 min
·
E 700 North Road
7
Turn left onto IL 32; IL 105
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
South Jackson Street
8
Turn left onto West Front
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Front
9
Turn left onto South Main Street
45 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Main Street
10
Arrive at destination
South Main 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
LaPlace, IL
Late night in LaPlace on Saturday
Local time
2:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°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 cooler 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 Monticello, IL to LaPlace, 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, South Jackson Street, 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 Monticello, 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 (IL 105 / North Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (IL 105 / West Moultrie Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (IL 105 / South Washington Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Monticello, IL to LaPlace, 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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