How far is East Dubuque, IL from Guilford, IL?
The driving distance from East Dubuque, IL to Guilford, IL is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Jo Daviess County, Illinois
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Dubuque and Guilford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Dubuque and Guilford.
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Start on Sinsinawa Avenue
9 m · 4 sec · Sinsinawa Avenue
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
52 m · 8 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Wall Street
1186 ft · 20 sec · Wall Street
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Turn right onto Sinsinawa Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Sinsinawa Avenue
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on South Lane
1.6 mi · 2 min · South Lane
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
8 mi · 11 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on Spring Street
3232 ft · 1 min · Spring Street
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Turn left onto South Bench Street
32 m · 2 sec · South Bench Street
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Continue on South Main Street
631 ft · 27 sec · South Main Street
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Turn slight right onto South Water Street
2455 ft · 1 min · South Water Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
116 m · 10 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Meeker Street
121 m · 8 sec · Meeker Street
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Continue on Claude Street
131 m · 9 sec · Claude Street
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Continue on Field Street
2083 ft · 42 sec · Field Street
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Continue on West Stagecoach Trl Road
1619 ft · 32 sec · West Stagecoach Trl Road
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Continue on West Stagecoach Trail
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Stagecoach Trail
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Turn right onto West Guilford Road
3.9 mi · 9 min · West Guilford Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Guilford Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Dubuque and Guilford.
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.
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
7.95 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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Dubuque and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Guilford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Dubuque to Guilford?
The road trip is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Galena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from East Dubuque and 10.9 miles from Guilford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.2 miles (29.3 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 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.90 one way or $5.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around East Dubuque and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Guilford.
Stop Ideas Near Galena
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Dubuque and Guilford. Straight-line distance: 18.21 mi (29.3 km).
#1 East Dubuque
City in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,565 |
| Coordinates | 42.4922300, -90.6429100 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Guilford
Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,144 |
| Coordinates | 42.4175100, -90.3004100 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Guilford (-90.30041, 42.41751)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.90 | $5.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.27 | $6.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.58 | $7.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
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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