Origin
Omar, IL
Morning in Omar on Thursday
Local time
10:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Omar, IL to Parker, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
41m
Distance
26.5 mi
43 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Omar, IL
NIKOLAI FOMIN
Parker, IL
NIKOLAI FOMIN
Trip Overview
The drive from Omar, IL to Parker, IL covers 26.5 miles and takes about 41m 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 $4.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 26.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (20%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 41m drive with frequent turns across 26.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.3 miles in near IL 146 / West Vine 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 41m 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: 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
5 of 6 key pointsThese 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
4
24.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Maple Street
Turn right onto Maple 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 |
| Raley Road | 1.1 mi | 4m |
| Maple Street | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Mulberry Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 4th 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 Parker, 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
·
33 sec
·
Mulberry Street
6
Continue on West 4th Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
West 4th Street
7
Turn right onto Maple Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Maple Street
8
Continue on Maple Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Street
9
Continue on Raley Road
1.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Raley Road
10
Turn right onto Parker City Road
321 ft
·
14 sec
·
Parker City Road
11
Arrive at destination
Parker City Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.14 one way
$8.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 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 | 7.9 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
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.
Destination
Parker, IL
Morning in Parker on Thursday
Local time
10:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
41m 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 Parker, IL covers 26.5 miles and takes about 41m 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 13.3 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 $4.14 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 41m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 Parker, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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