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Trip from Omar, IL to New Burnside, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

33m

Distance

24.6 mi

40 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 31m ★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Omar, IL, IL

Omar, IL

NIKOLAI FOMIN

Downtown New Burnside, IL, IL

New Burnside, IL

Efrem Efre

Trip Overview

The drive from Omar, IL to New Burnside, IL covers 24.6 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North 1st Street, IL 37, West Vine Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.6 miles on North 1st Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.85 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 24.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (22%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 33m drive with frequent turns across 24.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 1st Street is the longest continuous segment at about 14.6 miles.

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. The trickiest moment comes around 5.3 miles in near IL 146 / West Vine Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Omar, IL to New Burnside, IL is easy. At 33m with 22% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.3 miles (IL 146 / West Vine Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles (US 45 / North 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.4 miles (IL 166): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
5.3 mi into trip | ~7m in | IL 146 / West Vine Street

Turn left onto IL 146 / West Vine Street

Navigation decision point

3
9.8 mi into trip | ~14m in | US 45 / North 1st Street

Turn left onto US 45 / North 1st Street

Navigation decision point

4
24.4 mi into trip | ~33m in | IL 166

Turn left onto IL 166

Navigation decision point

4
24.5 mi into trip | ~33m in | Mulberry Street

Turn left onto Mulberry Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North 1st Street 14.6 mi 18m
IL 37 5.3 mi 7m
West Vine Street 4.5 mi 7m
Mulberry Street 0.1 mi <1m
IL 166 <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: North 1st Street — 14.6 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Omar, IL and New Burnside, IL.

1

Start on IL 37

5.3 mi · 7 min · IL 37
2

Turn left onto IL 146

4.5 mi · 7 min · West Vine Street
3

Turn left onto US 45

15 mi · 18 min · North 1st Street
4

Turn left onto IL 166

482 ft · 14 sec · IL 166
5

Turn left onto Mulberry Street

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Mulberry Street
6

Arrive at destination

Mulberry Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.85 one way

$7.69 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $4.22 $8.45
premium $4.89 $4.73 $9.47
diesel $5.61 $5.43 $10.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.4 0 $2.58 $1.18
Efficient EV 6.2 0 $2.15 $0.98
EV Truck/SUV 9.8 0 $3.44 $1.57

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 12, 2026

Origin

Omar, IL

Afternoon in Omar on Thursday

Local time

4:00 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Burnside, IL

Afternoon in New Burnside on Thursday

Local time

4:00 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°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

20 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

33m 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 Omar, IL to New Burnside, IL covers 24.6 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 1st Street, IL 37, West Vine Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.3 miles from Omar, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.85 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 Omar, IL to New Burnside, IL is easy. At 33m with 22% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.3 miles (IL 146 / West Vine Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles (US 45 / North 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.4 miles (IL 166): Navigation decision point.
The route from Omar, IL to New Burnside, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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