How far is Forrest, IL from Vermilion City, IL?
The driving distance from Forrest, IL to Vermilion City, IL is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
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.
Township in Livingston County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Drizzle
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forrest and Vermilion City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forrest and Vermilion City.
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Start on North Center Street
2890 ft · 1 min · North Center Street
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Continue on North 2700 East Road
9 mi · 12 min · North 2700 East Road
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Turn left onto East 1800 North Road
9.4 mi · 13 min · East 1800 North Road
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Keep slight right to continue on East 1800 North Road
1.2 km · 1 min · East 1800 North Road
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Continue on East Indiana Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Indiana Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
1710 ft · 56 sec · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Historic Route 66
107 m · 9 sec · Historic Route 66
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Continue on East 1830 North Road
111 m · 10 sec · East 1830 North Road
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Continue on East 1830 North Road
1080 ft · 49 sec · East 1830 North Road
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Continue on East 1830 North Road
2136 ft · 1 min · East 1830 North Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North 1500 East Road
6.6 mi · 11 min · North 1500 East Road
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Turn straight onto East 2500 North Road
7 mi · 12 min · East 2500 North Road
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Continue on East 2550 North Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · East 2550 North Road
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Continue on North 500 E Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · North 500 E Road
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Continue on Bloomington Street
133 m · 12 sec · Bloomington Street
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Continue on Bloomington Street
33 m · 10 sec · Bloomington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bloomington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Forrest and Vermilion City.
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.
East 1800 North Road
Turn left onto East 1800 North Road
9.39 mi · 00h 13m
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 Drizzle leaving Forrest and Mostly Sunny near Vermilion City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Forrest to Vermilion City?
The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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 22.7 miles from Forrest and 22.7 miles from Vermilion City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.37 one way or $14.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Drizzle around Forrest and Mostly Sunny near Vermilion City.
Stop Ideas Near Rooks Creek
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 Rooks Creek.
Pontiac station
Dwight station
Uptown Station
Gilman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forrest and Vermilion City. Straight-line distance: 32.46 mi (52.24 km).
#1 Forrest
Village in Livingston County, Illinois
| Population | 1,124 |
| Coordinates | 40.7519800, -88.4111600 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vermilion City
Vermilion City is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0958700, -88.8348000 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vermilion City (-88.8348, 41.09587)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $4.61 | $7.37 | $14.74 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $8.38 | $16.77 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $10.55 | $21.09 |
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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