How far is Mendota, IL from Streator, IL?
The driving distance from Mendota, IL to Streator, IL is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
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.
City in LaSalle Co.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mendota and Streator.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mendota and Streator.
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Start on 7th Avenue
38 m · 7 sec · 7th Avenue
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Turn right onto 6th Street
123 m · 14 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue
2939 ft · 51 sec · 6th Avenue
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Continue on 12th Street
1 mi · 2 min · 12th Street
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Continue on North 43rd Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · North 43rd Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 39 South, US 51 South: LaSalle, Peru
1699 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
29.8 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 18: Henry, Streator
1918 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto North 13th Road
12.1 mi · 21 min · North 13th Road
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Continue on North 1st Street
809 ft · 16 sec · North 1st Street
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Continue on West Bridge Street
2440 ft · 58 sec · West Bridge Street
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Turn left onto South Park Street
561 ft · 19 sec · South Park Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
100 m · 7 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mendota and Streator.
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 39 South
Merge slight left
29.8 mi · 00h 32m
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 leaving Mendota and Showers And Thunderstorms near Streator.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mendota to Streator?
The road trip is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Oglesby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.3 miles from Mendota and 23.4 miles from Streator.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 4:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.70 one way or $15.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Mendota and Showers And Thunderstorms near Streator.
Stop Ideas Near Oglesby
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 Oglesby.
Mendota station
Princeton
Dwight station
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mendota and Streator. Straight-line distance: 32.9 mi (52.94 km).
#1 Mendota
Township in LaSalle County, Illinois
| Population | 6,904 |
| Coordinates | 41.5472500, -89.1175900 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Streator
City in Illinois
| Population | 12,933 |
| Coordinates | 41.1208700, -88.8353500 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Streator (-88.83535, 41.12087)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 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 | $4.67 | $7.70 | $15.39 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $8.73 | $17.46 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $9.63 | $19.26 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $10.84 | $21.68 |
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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