Origin
Posen, IL
Evening in Posen on Thursday
Local time
7:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Posen, IL to Radom, IL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
29m
Distance
9.3 mi
15 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Posen, IL
Helena Jankovičová Kováčová
Radom, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
The drive from Posen, IL to Radom, IL covers 9.3 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Posen Road, County Highway 23, US 51 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5 miles on Posen Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 9.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Posen, IL to Radom, IL covers 9.3 miles and takes about 29m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Posen Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 5.7 miles in near US 51.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Posen, IL to Radom, IL is easy. At 29m with 41% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles (US 51): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (County Highway 23): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 51
At end of road, turn left onto US 51
Navigation decision point
4
7.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
County Highway 23
Turn right onto County Highway 23
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Posen Road | 5 mi | 19m |
| County Highway 23 | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| US 51 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| County Highway 17 | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Posen Road
— 5 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Posen, IL and Radom, IL.
1
Start on Posen Road
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Posen Road
2
Continue on County Highway 17
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
County Highway 17
3
Continue on Posen Road
4.8 mi
·
18 min
·
Posen Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 51
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 51
5
Turn right onto County Highway 23
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
County Highway 23
6
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
7
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.45 one way
$2.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.60 | $3.19 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Radom, IL
Evening in Radom on Thursday
Local time
7:52 PM
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
6 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
29m 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 Posen, IL to Radom, IL covers 9.3 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Posen Road, County Highway 23, US 51. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.7 miles from Posen, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.45 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 Posen, IL to Radom, IL is easy. At 29m with 41% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles (US 51): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (County Highway 23): Navigation decision point.
The route from Posen, IL to Radom, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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