Origin
Odell, IL
Morning in Odell on Thursday
Local time
11:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Odell, IL to Munster, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
55m
Distance
28.7 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 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Odell, IL to Munster, IL covers 28.7 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North 1200 East Road, East 3200 North Road, North 2100 East Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.9 miles on North 1200 East Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 28.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 55m drive with frequent turns across 28.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 1200 East Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.9 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 around 0.3 miles in near Old Route 66.
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 55m 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: at 0.3 miles (Old Route 66): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (CH 6 / North 2100 East Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (IL 17 / East 3200 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.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Old Route 66
Turn right onto Old Route 66
Navigation decision point
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CH 6 / North 2100 East Road
Turn left onto CH 6 / North 2100 East Road
Navigation decision point
4
6.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
IL 17 / East 3200 North Road
Turn left onto IL 17 / East 3200 North Road
Navigation decision point
4
15.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
IL 18 / North 1200 East Road
Turn right onto IL 18 / North 1200 East Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
28.2 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
North 12th Road
At end of road, turn right onto North 12th Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 1200 East Road | 6.9 mi | 12m |
| East 3200 North Road | 6 mi | 8m |
| North 2100 East Road | 5.9 mi | 14m |
| North 13th Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| E 3200 N Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| East Main Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| East 14th Road | 1 mi | 3m |
| North 12th Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North 1200 East Road
— 6.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Odell, IL and Munster, IL.
1
Start on West Tremont Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Tremont Street
2
Turn slight left onto East Prairie Street
140 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Prairie Street
3
Turn right onto Old Route 66
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Old Route 66
4
Turn left onto CH 6
5.9 mi
·
14 min
·
North 2100 East Road
5
Turn left onto IL 17
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
East 3200 North Road
6
Continue on IL 17
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
E 3200 N Road
7
Turn right onto IL 18
6.9 mi
·
12 min
·
North 1200 East Road
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on IL 18
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
9
Continue on IL 18
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
North 13th Road
10
Turn left onto East 14th Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East 14th Road
11
At end of road, turn right onto North 12th Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 12th Road
12
Turn left
150 ft
·
10 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.49 one way
$8.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.93 | $9.85 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.52 | $11.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
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 | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
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
Munster, IL
Morning in Munster on Thursday
Local time
11:56 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
55m 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 Odell, IL to Munster, IL covers 28.7 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 1200 East Road, East 3200 North Road, North 2100 East Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.4 miles from Odell, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.49 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 55m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Old Route 66): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (CH 6 / North 2100 East Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (IL 17 / East 3200 North Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Odell, IL to Munster, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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