Origin
Newell, IL
Evening in Newell on Friday
Local time
5:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newell, IL to Georgetown, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
15.6 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newell, IL
Franco Monsalvo
Georgetown, IL
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Newell, IL to Georgetown, IL is 15.6 miles and takes about 27 minutes via Georgetown Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive primarily within Illinois, connecting two communities in the Midwest. Expect a local driving experience with numerous turns, making it feel more like navigating through neighborhoods than a long-distance haul. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick trip or as a segment within a larger journey, offering a simple transition between points.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 15.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m 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 drive is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' with no highway miles contributing to the 15.6-mile total. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9 miles on Georgetown Road. As you progress, you'll navigate through a series of local streets, including Georgetown Road, East Voorhees Street, and North Vermilion Street. Be prepared for frequent turns and adjustments as you weave through the local infrastructure, rather than sustained high-speed travel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Georgetown Road is the longest continuous segment at about 9 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 North Michigan Avenue.
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 27m drive. You will face about 6 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 (North Michigan Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (East Voorhees Street): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (US 136 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Michigan Avenue
Turn right onto North Michigan Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
East Voorhees Street
Turn right onto East Voorhees Street
Navigation decision point
4
5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 136 / East Main Street
Turn right onto US 136 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
5.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 150; IL 1 / South Gilbert Street
Turn left onto US 150; IL 1 / South Gilbert Street
Navigation decision point
4
15.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown Road | 9 mi | 13m |
| East Voorhees Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| North Vermilion Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Gilbert Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Michigan Avenue | 1 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Winter Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Georgetown Road
— 9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newell, IL and Georgetown, IL.
1
Start on East Winter Avenue
102 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Winter Avenue
2
Turn right onto North Michigan Avenue
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Michigan Avenue
3
Turn right onto East Voorhees Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East Voorhees Street
4
Turn left onto US 136; IL 1
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Vermilion Street
5
Turn right onto US 136
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Main Street
6
Turn left onto US 150; IL 1
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Gilbert Street
7
Continue on US 150; IL 1
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Georgetown Road
8
Turn right
68 ft
·
5 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.44 one way
$4.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Georgetown, IL
Evening in Georgetown on Friday
Local time
5:03 PM
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
19 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
27m 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 Newell, IL to Georgetown, IL covers 15.6 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Georgetown Road, East Voorhees Street, North Vermilion Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.8 miles from Newell, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.44 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 27m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Michigan Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (East Voorhees Street): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (US 136 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Newell, IL to Georgetown, 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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