How far is Sycamore, IL from Hampshire, IL?
The driving distance from Sycamore, IL to Hampshire, IL is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11 miles (17.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Village in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sycamore and Hampshire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sycamore and Hampshire.
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Start on West State Street
623 ft · 18 sec · West State Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Plank Road
7.6 mi · 11 min · Plank Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
588 ft · 15 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto French Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · French Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Oak Knoll Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · West Oak Knoll Drive
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Turn left onto South State Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South State Street
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Turn left onto West Jefferson Avenue
18 m · 3 sec · West Jefferson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Jefferson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sycamore and Hampshire.
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.
Plank Road
Turn right onto Plank Road
7.62 mi · 00h 11m
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 Sycamore and Chance Rain Showers near Hampshire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sycamore to Hampshire?
The road trip is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Sycamore and 6.8 miles from Hampshire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11 miles (17.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:46 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.26 one way or $4.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Sycamore and Chance Rain Showers near Hampshire.
Stop Ideas Near Burlington
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 Burlington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sycamore and Hampshire. Straight-line distance: 11 mi (17.7 km).
#1 Sycamore
City in Illinois
| Population | 18,317 |
| Coordinates | 41.9889200, -88.6867500 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hampshire
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 6,207 |
| Coordinates | 42.0978000, -88.5303600 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hampshire (-88.53036, 42.0978)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.26 | $4.52 |
| Mid-grade | $5.32 | $2.55 | $5.10 |
| Premium | $5.87 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
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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