How far is Nevada, IL from Cullom, IL?

The driving distance from Nevada, IL to Cullom, IL is about 29.8 miles (48 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.84 mi
00h 51m
Flight
20.57 mi
33.11 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.57 mi
Kilometers
33.11 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.84 mi
Kilometers
48.02 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cullom
Thu, Apr 16, 6:49 AM CDT
Return by in Nevada
Thu, Apr 16, 7:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nevada
2026-04-16T05:58
Arrive Cullom
Thu, Apr 16, 6:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nevada
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Emington
IL

Village in the United States

From Nevada
14.9 mi
00h 25m
To Cullom
14.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Nevada and Cullom.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nevada and Cullom.

  1. 1

    Start on East 3150 North Road

    1268 ft · 1 min · East 3150 North Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 2000 East Road

    2513 ft · 2 min · North 2000 East Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 3200 North Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · East 3200 North Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Mazon Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Mazon Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    40 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto South Union Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Union Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North 2700 East Road

    13 mi · 23 min · North 2700 East Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East 1800 North Road

    7.2 mi · 11 min · East 1800 North Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West Jackson Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Jackson Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Jackson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nevada and Cullom.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 2700 East Road
13 mi · 44%
East 1800 North Road
7.16 mi · 24%
East 3200 North Road
5.29 mi · 18%
West Mazon Avenue
1.3 mi · 4%
South Union Street
0.99 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North 2700 East Road

Continue on North 2700 East Road

13 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
20.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emington
00h 25m from Nevada
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers leaving Nevada and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cullom.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Nevada to Cullom?

The road trip is about 29.8 miles (48 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Emington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Nevada and 14.9 miles from Cullom.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers around Nevada and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cullom.

Stop Ideas Near Emington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Emington, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Emington.

RAIL

Dwight station

15 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

25 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Gilman

38 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Kankakee

45 mi away
199 South East Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nevada and Cullom. Straight-line distance: 20.57 mi (33.11 km).

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#1 Nevada

Human settlement in United States of America

Population215
Coordinates41.0858700, -88.5514500
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
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#2 Cullom

Human settlement in United States of America

Population519
Coordinates40.8778100, -88.2692200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Nevada (-88.55145, 41.08587)
End: Cullom (-88.26922, 40.87781)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.99 L · about $3.96
Round trip
$7.92
2.1 gal · 7.98 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.96 $7.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.47 $8.93
Premium $4.65 $4.89 $9.77
Diesel $5.30 $5.57 $11.14

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Nevada and Cullom. The current time is 05:58:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.