How far is East Galesburg, IL from Abingdon, IL?
The driving distance from East Galesburg, IL to Abingdon, IL is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11 miles (17.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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County seat of Knox County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Galesburg and Abingdon.
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Start on West Main Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square
112 m · 6 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto West Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South Linwood Road
10 mi · 15 min · South Linwood Road
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Turn right onto West Pearl Street
25 m · 4 sec · West Pearl Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Pearl Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Galesburg and Abingdon.
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.
South Linwood Road
Turn left onto South Linwood Road
9.96 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.
Sunny leaving East Galesburg and Sunny near Abingdon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Galesburg to Abingdon?
The road trip is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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 7.5 miles from East Galesburg and 7.5 miles from Abingdon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11 miles (17.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Galesburg and Sunny near Abingdon.
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
Moline, Illinois
Macomb
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Galesburg and Abingdon. Straight-line distance: 11 mi (17.7 km).
#1 East Galesburg
Human settlement in Knox Township, Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 761 |
| Coordinates | 40.9478200, -90.3101300 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Abingdon
City in Knox County, Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 3,008 |
| Coordinates | 40.8044800, -90.4018000 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Abingdon (-90.4018, 40.80448)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.25 | $4.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.47 | $4.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
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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