How far is McGirr, IL from Sycamore, IL?
The driving distance from McGirr, IL to Sycamore, IL is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The county seat of DeKalb County, Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McGirr and Sycamore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McGirr and Sycamore.
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Start on McGirr Road
1.5 mi · 6 min · McGirr Road
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Turn left onto Waterman Road
2 mi · 5 min · Waterman Road
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Turn right onto Perry Road
1 mi · 1 min · Perry Road
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Turn left onto State Route 23
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 23
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Continue on South 4th Street
3.4 mi · 7 min · South 4th Street
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Continue on Sycamore Road
2 mi · 4 min · Sycamore Road
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Continue on DeKalb Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · DeKalb Avenue
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Turn left onto Center Cross Street
1663 ft · 42 sec · Center Cross Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West State Street
2354 ft · 46 sec · West State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McGirr and Sycamore.
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.
South 4th Street
Continue on South 4th Street
3.35 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving McGirr and Rain Showers Likely near Sycamore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McGirr to Sycamore?
The road trip is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
DeKalb is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from McGirr and 8.5 miles from Sycamore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.73 one way or $5.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around McGirr and Rain Showers Likely near Sycamore.
Stop Ideas Near DeKalb
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 DeKalb.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McGirr and Sycamore. Straight-line distance: 13.25 mi (21.32 km).
#1 McGirr
McGirr is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8175300, -88.8023100 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sycamore
City in Illinois
| Population | 18,317 |
| Coordinates | 41.9889200, -88.6867500 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: W State Street (-88.68678, 41.988808)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $4.71 | $2.73 | $5.46 |
| Mid-grade | $5.32 | $3.08 | $6.17 |
| Premium | $5.87 | $3.41 | $6.81 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
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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