Origin
Munster, IL
Morning in Munster on Thursday
Local time
11:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Munster, IL to Odell, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
34m
Distance
28.5 mi
46 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 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Munster, IL to Odell, IL covers 28.5 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North 12th Road, East 14th Road, North 13th Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 28.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m 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 34m drive with frequent turns across 28.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 12th Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Munster, IL to Odell, IL is easy. At 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Munster, IL to Odell, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 12th Road | — | — |
| East 14th Road | — | — |
| North 13th Road | — | — |
| North 1st Street | — | — |
| West Bridge Street | — | — |
| South Wasson Street | — | — |
| East Main Street | — | — |
| E 3200 N Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North 12th Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Munster, IL and Odell, IL.
1
Start on the route
151 ft
·
13 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto North 12th Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North 12th Road
3
Turn left onto East 14th Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East 14th Road
4
Turn right onto North 13th Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North 13th Road
5
Continue on North 1st Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
North 1st Street
6
Continue on West Bridge Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Bridge Street
7
Turn left onto South Wasson Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Wasson Street
8
Turn right onto East Main Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
9
Continue on North 13th Road
6.9 mi
·
12 min
·
North 13th Road
10
Turn left onto E 3200 N Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
E 3200 N Road
11
Continue on East 3200 North Road
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
East 3200 North Road
12
Turn right onto North 2100 East Road
5.9 mi
·
14 min
·
North 2100 East Road
13
At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Route 66
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Old Route 66
14
Turn left onto East Prairie Street
141 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Prairie Street
15
Turn slight right onto West Tremont Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Tremont Street
16
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.46 one way
$8.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.48 | $10.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.99 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Odell, IL
Morning in Odell on Thursday
Local time
11:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
34m 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 Munster, IL to Odell, IL covers 28.5 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 12th Road, East 14th Road, North 13th Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.3 miles from Munster, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.46 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.
The drive from Munster, IL to Odell, IL is easy. At 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Munster, IL to Odell, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Munster, IL to Odell, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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