How far is Cornell, IL from Cullom, IL?

The driving distance from Cornell, IL to Cullom, IL is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.87 mi
00h 52m
Flight
25.23 mi
40.61 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.23 mi
Kilometers
40.61 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.87 mi
Kilometers
51.29 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cullom
Thu, Apr 16, 6:50 AM CDT
Return by in Cornell
Thu, Apr 16, 7:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cornell
2026-04-16T05:57
Arrive Cullom
Thu, Apr 16, 6:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cornell
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Rooks Creek
IL

Township in Livingston County, Illinois

From Cornell
15.9 mi
00h 26m
To Cullom
16 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cornell and Cullom.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cornell and Cullom.

  1. 1

    Start on 6th Street

    42 m · 12 sec · 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    11 mi · 19 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 1830 North Road

    2136 ft · 1 min · East 1830 North Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East 1830 North Road

    1443 ft · 57 sec · East 1830 North Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Historic Route 66

    107 m · 11 sec · Historic Route 66

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1710 ft · 53 sec · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Indiana Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Indiana Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on East 1800 North Road

    10.1 mi · 14 min · East 1800 North Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East 1800 North Road

    7.2 mi · 11 min · East 1800 North Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Jackson Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Jackson Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Jackson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cornell and Cullom.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 1800 North Road
17.3 mi · 54%
East Indiana Avenue
1.12 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.69 mi · 2%
East 1830 North Road
0.68 mi · 2%
West Jackson Street
0.64 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

11 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
25.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rooks Creek
00h 26m from Cornell
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers leaving Cornell and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cullom.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cornell to Cullom?

The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Rooks Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Cornell and 16 miles from Cullom.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers around Cornell and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cullom.

Stop Ideas Near Rooks Creek

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rooks Creek, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rooks Creek.

RAIL

Pontiac station

5 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Dwight station

33 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Uptown Station

48 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Gilman

61 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cornell and Cullom. Straight-line distance: 25.23 mi (40.61 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Cornell

Village in Illinois

Population451
Coordinates40.9900300, -88.7292300
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
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#2 Cullom

Human settlement in United States of America

Population519
Coordinates40.8778100, -88.2692200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Cornell (-88.72923, 40.99003)
End: Cullom (-88.26922, 40.87781)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.26 L · about $4.26
Round trip
$8.52
2.26 gal · 8.52 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.26 $8.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.81 $9.61
Premium $4.65 $5.26 $10.52
Diesel $5.30 $5.99 $11.99

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Cornell and Cullom. The current time is 05:57:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.