Origin
Plum Hill, IL
Late night in Plum Hill on Saturday
Local time
12:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plum Hill, IL to Radom, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
21.7 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plum Hill, IL
Jakub N
Radom, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
Plum Hill to Radom is 21.7 miles and takes about 34 minutes via IL 15 and US 51, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, traversing the state of Illinois for its entirety. Given its brief length, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a segment of a larger journey. You'll primarily be on well-maintained state and federal highways, making for a straightforward and efficient drive.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 21.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is heavily focused on highway driving, with a 98% highway share. Expect a smooth and continuous journey on main roads like IL 15 and US 51. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.9 miles, primarily on IL 15. This means you'll spend most of your time on faster, more direct roads, with minimal time spent on slower county routes. The character of the drive remains consistent, offering a predictable experience.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
IL 15 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IL 15 and US 51. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 15.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Plum Hill, IL to Radom, IL is easy. At 34m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 15): Navigation decision point; at 15.9 miles (US 51): Navigation decision point; at 19.6 miles (County Highway 23): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 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
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IL 15
Turn left onto IL 15
Navigation decision point
3
15.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 51
Turn right onto US 51
Navigation decision point
3
19.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
County Highway 23
Turn left onto County Highway 23
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 15 | 15.9 mi | 23m |
| US 51 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| County Highway 23 | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Plum Hill Church Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
IL 15
— 15.9 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plum Hill, IL and Radom, IL.
1
Start on Plum Hill Church Road
21 ft
·
5 sec
·
Plum Hill Church Road
2
Turn left onto IL 15
16 mi
·
23 min
·
IL 15
3
Turn right onto US 51
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
US 51
4
Turn left onto County Highway 23
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
County Highway 23
5
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
6
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.39 one way
$6.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.72 | $7.45 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.18 | $8.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Radom, IL
Late night in Radom on Saturday
Local time
12:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
1 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
34m 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 Plum Hill, IL to Radom, IL covers 21.7 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are IL 15, US 51, County Highway 23. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.8 miles from Plum Hill, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.39 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 Plum Hill, IL to Radom, IL is easy. At 34m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 15): Navigation decision point; at 15.9 miles (US 51): Navigation decision point; at 19.6 miles (County Highway 23): Navigation decision point.
The route from Plum Hill, IL to Radom, 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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