How far is Galena, IL from Guilford, IL?
The driving distance from Galena, IL to Guilford, IL is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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.
Township in Jo Daviess County, Illinois
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Galena and Guilford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Galena and Guilford.
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Start on South Bench Street
2297 ft · 2 min · South Bench Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 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 Galena 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.
West Guilford Road
Turn right onto West Guilford Road
3.9 mi · 00h 09m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Galena to Guilford?
The road trip is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Council Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Galena and 4.2 miles from Guilford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.35 one way or $2.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Council Hill
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 Council Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Galena and Guilford. Straight-line distance: 6.56 mi (10.56 km).
#1 Galena
County seat of Jo Daviess County, Illinois
| Population | 3,151 |
| Coordinates | 42.4166700, -90.4290200 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| 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: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $4.67 | $1.35 | $2.71 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $1.53 | $3.07 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $1.69 | $3.39 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $1.91 | $3.81 |
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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