How far is Abingdon, IL from Galesburg, IL?

The driving distance from Abingdon, IL to Galesburg, IL is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10 miles (16.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.35 mi
00h 19m
Flight
10.03 mi
16.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.03 mi
Kilometers
16.14 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.35 mi
Kilometers
18.27 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Galesburg
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM CDT
Return by in Abingdon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Abingdon
2026-04-23T02:41
Arrive Galesburg
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Abingdon
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Knoxville
IL

City in Knox County, Illinois, United States

From Abingdon
5.8 mi
00h 09m
To Galesburg
5.5 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 21 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 22 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Abingdon and Galesburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Abingdon and Galesburg.

  1. 1

    Start on West Pearl Street

    25 m · 9 sec · West Pearl Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Monroe Street

    9.9 mi · 15 min · North Monroe Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    713 ft · 12 sec · Public Square

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Abingdon and Galesburg.

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
5 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Monroe Street
9.95 mi · 88%
West Main Street
1.63 mi · 14%
Public Square
0.13 mi · 1%
West Pearl Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

North Monroe Street

Turn left onto North Monroe Street

9.95 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
10 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Knoxville
00h 09m from Abingdon
Leave By
7:50 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Abingdon and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Galesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Abingdon to Galesburg?

The road trip is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Knoxville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Abingdon and 5.5 miles from Galesburg.

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

The direct path is about 10 miles (16.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.51 one way or $3.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Abingdon and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Galesburg.

Stop Ideas Near Knoxville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Knoxville, 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 Knoxville.

RAIL

Galesburg station

8 mi away
225 South Seminary Street
RAIL

Kewanee

48 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

57 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Macomb

60 mi away
120 East Calhoun Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Abingdon and Galesburg. Straight-line distance: 10.03 mi (16.14 km).

Abingdon

#1 Abingdon

City in Knox County, Illinois, United States of America

Population3,008
Coordinates40.8044800, -90.4018000
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Galesburg

#2 Galesburg

County seat of Knox County, Illinois, United States

Population29,803
Coordinates40.9478200, -90.3712400
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: West Pearl Street (-90.401802, 40.804305)
End: Public Square (-90.371279, 40.947883)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.4 gal
1.52 L · about $1.51
Round trip
$3.02
0.8 gal · 3.04 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.1 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.51 $3.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.70 $3.40
Premium $4.65 $1.86 $3.72
Diesel $5.30 $2.12 $4.24

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Abingdon and Galesburg. The current time is 02:41:05.

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.