How far is Waldo, IL from Cullom, IL?
The driving distance from Waldo, IL to Cullom, IL is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Livingston County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waldo and Cullom.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waldo and Cullom.
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Start on East 1200 North Road
2 mi · 5 min · East 1200 North Road
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Continue on East 1200 N Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · East 1200 N Road
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Continue on East 1200 North Road
3.3 mi · 8 min · East 1200 North Road
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Turn left onto Old Route 66
5.6 mi · 8 min · Old Route 66
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Turn right onto West Reynolds Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Reynolds Street
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Turn left onto South Mill Street
2716 ft · 1 min · South Mill Street
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Turn right onto West Howard Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Howard Street
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Continue on North 1750 East Road
3035 ft · 53 sec · North 1750 East Road
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Continue on East 1800 North Road
9.4 mi · 13 min · East 1800 North Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on East 1800 North Road
7.2 mi · 11 min · East 1800 North Road
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Continue on West Jackson Street
1 km · 1 min · West Jackson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Jackson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waldo and Cullom.
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
9.39 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Isolated Rain Showers leaving Waldo 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 Waldo to Cullom?
The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 17.3 miles from Waldo and 17.4 miles from Cullom.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30 miles (48.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 4:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.60 one way or $9.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers around Waldo and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cullom.
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 Waldo and Cullom. Straight-line distance: 29.96 mi (48.21 km).
#1 Waldo
Township in Livingston County, Illinois
| Population | 239 |
| Coordinates | 40.7980900, -88.8325700 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cullom
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 519 |
| Coordinates | 40.8778100, -88.2692200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cullom (-88.26922, 40.87781)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $3.77 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
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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