How far is Blue Ridge, IL from LaPlace, IL?
The driving distance from Blue Ridge, IL to LaPlace, IL is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Piatt County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blue Ridge and LaPlace.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Ridge and LaPlace.
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Start on the route
139 m · 33 sec
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Turn slight right onto East 3300 North Road
2712 ft · 2 min · East 3300 North Road
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Turn left onto North 1300 East Road
3.4 mi · 8 min · North 1300 East Road
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Turn left onto I 74 East: Champaign
1839 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 47: Mahomet
1750 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto North Lombard Street
2121 ft · 1 min · North Lombard Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Oak Street
1853 ft · 52 sec · East Oak Street
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Turn left onto South Division Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Division Street
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Continue on County Road 300 E
3.9 mi · 6 min · County Road 300 E
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Take the ramp right toward I-72 West: Decatur
1678 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
19.8 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 48: Cisco, Weldon
1698 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left
2545 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto East 1500 North Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · East 1500 North Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
8.3 mi · 15 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Carter Street
583 ft · 17 sec · Carter Street
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Turn left onto North Jackson Street
6.7 mi · 12 min · North Jackson Street
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Turn left onto West Front
762 ft · 39 sec · West Front
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Turn left onto South Main Street
14 m · 2 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blue Ridge and LaPlace.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I-72 West
Merge slight left
19.8 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Blue Ridge and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near LaPlace.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blue Ridge to LaPlace?
The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km) and usually takes 01h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Blue Ridge and 26.3 miles from LaPlace.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.01 one way or $14.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Blue Ridge and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near LaPlace.
Stop Ideas Near Monticello
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monticello.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blue Ridge and LaPlace. Straight-line distance: 34.52 mi (55.56 km).
#1 Blue Ridge
Unincorporated community in Illinois
| Population | 1,416 |
| Coordinates | 40.2678100, -88.4881200 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
#2 LaPlace
LaPlace is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.8000400, -88.7175700 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: LaPlace (-88.71757, 39.80004)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $7.01 | $14.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.91 | $15.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.66 | $17.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.87 | $19.73 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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