How far is Abingdon, IL from Wataga, IL?
The driving distance from Abingdon, IL to Wataga, IL is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Knox County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Abingdon and Wataga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abingdon and Wataga.
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Start on West Pearl Street
25 m · 9 sec · West Pearl Street
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Turn left onto North Monroe Street
9.9 mi · 15 min · North Monroe Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1528 ft · 36 sec · West Main Street
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Take the ramp right
1594 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
4.9 mi · 5 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Keep slight left
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Knox Highway 37
1308 ft · 41 sec · Knox Highway 37
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Depot Road
51 m · 7 sec · North Depot Road
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Turn right onto West Willard Street
73 m · 16 sec · West Willard Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
35 m · 10 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left
28 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Abingdon and Wataga.
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.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Abingdon and Rain Showers Likely near Wataga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Abingdon to Wataga?
The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Galesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10 miles from Abingdon and 10.1 miles from Wataga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Abingdon and Rain Showers Likely near Wataga.
Stop Ideas Near Galesburg
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 Galesburg.
Galesburg station
Kewanee
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Macomb
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Abingdon and Wataga. Straight-line distance: 16.53 mi (26.61 km).
#1 Abingdon
City in Knox County, Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 3,008 |
| Coordinates | 40.8044800, -90.4018000 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wataga
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 773 |
| Coordinates | 41.0253200, -90.2798500 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-90.279929, 41.025242)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.68 | $5.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.30 | $6.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.77 | $7.53 |
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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