How far is LaPlace, IL from Blue Ridge, IL?
The driving distance from LaPlace, IL to Blue Ridge, IL is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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 05m.
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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
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between LaPlace and Blue Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between LaPlace and Blue Ridge.
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Start on South Main Street
14 m · 4 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Front
762 ft · 35 sec · West Front
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 140 E
6.7 mi · 12 min · County Road 140 E
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Carter Street
583 ft · 12 sec · Carter Street
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Continue on North 100 East Road
8.3 mi · 15 min · North 100 East Road
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Turn left onto Old Route 47
1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Route 47
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Turn right
1175 ft · 30 sec
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Take the ramp right toward I-72 East: Champaign
1810 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
19.8 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 47: Mahomet
1676 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto County Road 300 E
4.1 mi · 6 min · County Road 300 E
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Continue on South Division Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Division Street
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Turn right onto East Oak Street
1853 ft · 51 sec · East Oak Street
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Turn left onto South Lombard Street
2633 ft · 1 min · South Lombard Street
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Continue on County Road 400 East
147 m · 12 sec · County Road 400 East
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Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Bloomington
1642 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Mansfield
1599 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right
693 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto North 1300 East Road
3 mi · 7 min · North 1300 East Road
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Turn right onto East 3300 North Road
2712 ft · 2 min · East 3300 North Road
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Turn left
139 m · 33 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 LaPlace and Blue Ridge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-72 East
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving LaPlace and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Blue Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from LaPlace to Blue Ridge?
The road trip is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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 26.2 miles from LaPlace and 20.6 miles from Blue Ridge.
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 12.3 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 4:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.22 one way or $12.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around LaPlace and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Blue Ridge.
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.
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Mattoon station
Uptown Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between LaPlace and Blue Ridge. Straight-line distance: 34.52 mi (55.56 km).
#1 LaPlace
LaPlace is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.8000400, -88.7175700 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blue Ridge
Unincorporated community in Illinois
| Population | 1,416 |
| Coordinates | 40.2678100, -88.4881200 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-88.488572, 40.267926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.02 | $14.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.75 | $17.50 |
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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