Origin
Rooks Creek, IL
Morning in Rooks Creek on Thursday
Local time
11:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rooks Creek, IL to Cullom, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
40m
Distance
24.9 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
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.
Cullom, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
The drive from Rooks Creek, IL to Cullom, IL covers 24.9 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 1800 North Road, West Reynolds Street, West Howard Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.6 miles on East 1800 North Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 24.9 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 40m drive with frequent turns across 24.9 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.
East 1800 North Road is the longest continuous segment at about 16.6 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 0.5 miles in near IL 116 / East 1700 North Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Rooks Creek, IL to Cullom, IL is easy. At 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (IL 116 / East 1700 North Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (South Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (IL 116 / West Howard Street): 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.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
IL 116 / East 1700 North Road
Turn left onto IL 116 / East 1700 North Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
South Mill Street
Turn left onto South Mill Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
IL 116 / West Howard Street
Turn right onto IL 116 / West Howard Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 1800 North Road | 16.6 mi | 24m |
| West Reynolds Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| West Howard Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| East 1700 North Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Jackson Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North 1750 East Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| South Mill Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
East 1800 North Road
— 16.6 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rooks Creek, IL and Cullom, IL.
1
Start on North 1200 East Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North 1200 East Road
2
Turn left onto IL 116
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East 1700 North Road
3
Continue on IL 116
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Reynolds Street
4
Turn left onto South Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mill Street
5
Turn right onto IL 116
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West Howard Street
6
Continue on IL 116
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
North 1750 East Road
7
Continue on IL 116
9.4 mi
·
12 min
·
East 1800 North Road
8
Continue on IL 116
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
9
Continue on IL 116
7.2 mi
·
11 min
·
East 1800 North Road
10
Continue on IL 116
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Jackson Street
11
Arrive at destination
IL 116
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.89 one way
$7.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.27 | $8.55 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 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 | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
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
Cullom, IL
Morning in Cullom on Thursday
Local time
11:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°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 Rooks Creek, IL to Cullom, IL covers 24.9 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 1800 North Road, West Reynolds Street, West Howard Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.5 miles from Rooks Creek, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.89 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 Rooks Creek, IL to Cullom, IL is easy. At 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (IL 116 / East 1700 North Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (South Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (IL 116 / West Howard Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Rooks Creek, IL to Cullom, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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