How far is Elizabeth, IL from Guilford, IL?
The driving distance from Elizabeth, IL to Guilford, IL is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8 miles (12.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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
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Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabeth and Guilford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth and Guilford.
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Start on East Myrtle Street
81 m · 13 sec · East Myrtle Street
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Turn right onto Madison Street
742 ft · 33 sec · Madison Street
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Merge slight right onto Diagonal Street
61 m · 6 sec · Diagonal Street
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Continue on West Madison Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Madison Street
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Turn right onto South Elizabeth Scales Mound Road
8.1 mi · 14 min · South Elizabeth Scales Mound Road
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Turn left onto West Rawlins Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · West Rawlins Road
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Continue on West Guilford Road
2046 ft · 56 sec · 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 Elizabeth 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.
South Elizabeth Scales Mound Road
Turn right onto South Elizabeth Scales Mound Road
8.1 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Elizabeth and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Elizabeth to Guilford?
The road trip is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Woodbine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Elizabeth and 5.7 miles from Guilford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8 miles (12.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:46 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 Elizabeth and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Guilford.
Stop Ideas Near Woodbine
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 Elizabeth and Guilford. Straight-line distance: 7.98 mi (12.84 km).
#1 Elizabeth
Settlement in Illinois
| Population | 722 |
| Coordinates | 42.3177900, -90.2215200 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| 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: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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