How far is Ladd, IL from Walnut, IL?
The driving distance from Ladd, IL to Walnut, IL is about 32.3 miles (52 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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City in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ladd and Walnut.
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Start on East Cedar Street
15 m · 7 sec · East Cedar Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1221 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
13.1 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 26: Princeton, Dixon
1795 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on County Road 2010 East
1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 2010 East
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Continue on 2050 East Street
7.3 mi · 11 min · 2050 East Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1281 ft · 27 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Green River Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · West Green River Road
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Continue on 2850 North Avenue
1659 ft · 33 sec · 2850 North Avenue
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Turn straight onto East North Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East North Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1185 ft · 57 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Liberty Street
43 m · 8 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn right
19 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ladd and Walnut.
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.
North Main Street
Merge slight left
13.1 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ladd and Mostly Sunny near Walnut.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ladd to Walnut?
The road trip is about 32.3 miles (52 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Princeton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Ladd and 16.2 miles from Walnut.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ladd and Mostly Sunny near Walnut.
Stop Ideas Near Princeton
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 Princeton.
Princeton
Mendota station
Kewanee
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ladd and Walnut. Straight-line distance: 22.82 mi (36.72 km).
#1 Ladd
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,184 |
| Coordinates | 41.3825300, -89.2189700 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Walnut
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,296 |
| Coordinates | 41.5567000, -89.5934300 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Liberty Street (-89.593268, 41.556825)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.31 | $10.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.05 | $12.09 |
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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