Origin
Parker, IL
Morning in Parker on Thursday
Local time
11:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parker, IL to Omar, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
40m
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 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Parker, IL
NIKOLAI FOMIN
Omar, IL
NIKOLAI FOMIN
Trip Overview
This short 26.5-mile drive from Parker to Omar, Illinois, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 40 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $4, it's a budget-friendly option for a day trip. The route primarily utilizes US 45 and IL 37, offering a highway-focused experience. Given its brevity and lack of designated stops, this journey is best suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. You'll be traveling within the Midwest region, staying within Illinois for the entire excursion.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 26.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a drive that's predominantly on highways, with about 75% of the journey utilizing faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.6 miles on US 45. This profile suggests a route focused on efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways. You'll likely experience a consistent driving pace for much of the trip, making it a straightforward transit between Parker and Omar.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 45 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 45 and IL 37. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Raley Road.
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 40m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Raley Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (IL 166): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Raley Road
Turn left onto Raley Road
Navigation decision point
3
1.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
West 4th Street
Turn left onto West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
4
2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
IL 166
Turn right onto IL 166
Navigation decision point
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 45
At end of road, turn right onto US 45
Navigation decision point
3
16.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
IL 146 / West Vine Street
Turn right onto IL 146 / West Vine Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 45 | 14.6 mi | 18m |
| IL 37 | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| West Vine Street | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| 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:
US 45
— 14.6 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parker, IL and Omar, IL.
1
Start on Parker City Road
321 ft
·
18 sec
·
Parker City Road
2
Turn left onto Raley Road
1.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Raley Road
3
Continue on Maple Street
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Maple Street
4
Turn left onto West 4th Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
West 4th Street
5
Continue on Mulberry Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Mulberry Street
6
Turn right onto IL 166
482 ft
·
11 sec
·
IL 166
7
At end of road, turn right onto US 45
15 mi
·
18 min
·
US 45
8
Turn right onto IL 146
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
West Vine Street
9
Turn right onto IL 37
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
IL 37
10
Arrive at destination
IL 37
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
Omar, IL
Morning in Omar on Thursday
Local time
11:53 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
40m 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 Parker, IL to Omar, IL covers 26.5 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 45, IL 37, West Vine Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.3 miles from Parker, 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 40m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Raley Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (IL 166): Navigation decision point.
The route from Parker, IL to Omar, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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