How far is Vermilion City, IL from Forrest, IL?
The driving distance from Vermilion City, IL to Forrest, IL is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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 00h 53m.
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.
Township in Livingston County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vermilion City and Forrest.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vermilion City and Forrest.
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Start on Bloomington Street
17 m · 4 sec · Bloomington Street
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Continue on Bloomington Street
150 m · 12 sec · Bloomington Street
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Continue on North 500 E Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · North 500 E Road
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Continue on North 500 East Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · North 500 East Road
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Continue on East 2500 North Road
7 mi · 12 min · East 2500 North Road
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Continue on North 1500 East Road
6.6 mi · 11 min · North 1500 East Road
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Turn left onto East 1830 North Road
2136 ft · 1 min · East 1830 North Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 1830 North Road
1443 ft · 57 sec · East 1830 North Road
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Continue on Historic Route 66
107 m · 11 sec · Historic Route 66
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1710 ft · 53 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Indiana Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Indiana Avenue
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Continue on East 1800 North Road
10.1 mi · 14 min · East 1800 North Road
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Turn right onto North 2700 East Road
9 mi · 12 min · North 2700 East Road
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Continue on North Center Street
2890 ft · 1 min · North Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vermilion City and Forrest.
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.
East 1800 North Road
Continue on East 1800 North Road
10.1 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Vermilion City and Slight Chance Drizzle near Forrest.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vermilion City to Forrest?
The road trip is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Rooks Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Vermilion City and 23.1 miles from Forrest.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.46 one way or $14.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Vermilion City and Slight Chance Drizzle near Forrest.
Stop Ideas Near Rooks Creek
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 Rooks Creek.
Pontiac station
Dwight station
Uptown Station
Gilman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vermilion City and Forrest. Straight-line distance: 32.46 mi (52.24 km).
#1 Vermilion City
Vermilion City is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0958700, -88.8348000 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Forrest
Village in Livingston County, Illinois
| Population | 1,124 |
| Coordinates | 40.7519800, -88.4111600 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Center Street (-88.410761, 40.751988)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 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 | $4.61 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $8.49 | $16.98 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $9.39 | $18.77 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $10.68 | $21.36 |
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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