How far is Guilford, IL from East Dubuque, IL?

The driving distance from Guilford, IL to East Dubuque, IL is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
20.77 mi
00h 32m
Flight
18.21 mi
29.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.21 mi
Kilometers
29.3 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.77 mi
Kilometers
33.43 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Dubuque
Thu, Apr 23, 2:09 AM CDT
Return by in Guilford
Thu, Apr 23, 2:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Guilford
2026-04-23T01:37
Arrive East Dubuque
Thu, Apr 23, 2:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Guilford
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Galena
IL

County seat of Jo Daviess County, Illinois

From Guilford
10.4 mi
00h 16m
To East Dubuque
10.4 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Guilford and East Dubuque.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Guilford and East Dubuque.

  1. 1

    Start on West Guilford Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · West Guilford Road

  2. 2

    Continue on West Guilford Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Guilford Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Stagecoach Trail

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Stagecoach Trail

  4. 4

    Continue on West Stagecoach Trl Road

    1619 ft · 32 sec · West Stagecoach Trl Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Field Street

    2083 ft · 42 sec · Field Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Claude Street

    131 m · 9 sec · Claude Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Meeker Street

    157 m · 14 sec · Meeker Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Bench Street

    109 m · 9 sec · North Bench Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Franklin Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

    11.1 mi · 14 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Sinsinawa Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Sinsinawa Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Wall Street

    1204 ft · 23 sec · Wall Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    52 m · 8 sec · 3rd Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Sinsinawa Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · Sinsinawa Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sinsinawa Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Guilford and East Dubuque.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
11.1 mi · 54%
West Guilford Road
3.9 mi · 19%
West Stagecoach Trail
2.47 mi · 12%
Franklin Street
1.3 mi · 6%
Sinsinawa Avenue
0.79 mi · 4%
Field Street
0.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

At the end of the road, turn right onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

11.1 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
18.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galena
00h 16m from Guilford
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Guilford and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Dubuque.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Guilford to East Dubuque?

The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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 10.4 miles from Guilford and 10.4 miles from East Dubuque.

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 2.6 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 7:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.75 one way or $5.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Guilford and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Dubuque.

Stop Ideas Near Galena

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Galena, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Galena.

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Davenport, Iowa

100 mi away
304 West River Drive
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Rock Island, IL

102 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
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Moline, Illinois

107 mi away
1200 River Drive
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Madison, Wisconsin

112 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Guilford and East Dubuque. Straight-line distance: 18.21 mi (29.3 km).

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#1 Guilford

Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States

Population1,144
Coordinates42.4175100, -90.3004100
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
East Dubuque

#2 East Dubuque

City in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States

Population1,565
Coordinates42.4922300, -90.6429100
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: West Guilford Road (-90.300452, 42.417473)
End: Sinsinawa Avenue (-90.642909, 42.492231)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
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.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.77 L · about $2.75
Round trip
$5.51
1.46 gal · 5.54 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.75 $5.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.10 $6.21
Premium $4.65 $3.40 $6.79
Diesel $5.30 $3.87 $7.74

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Guilford and East Dubuque. The current time is 01:37:26.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.