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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Jo Daviess County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on West Guilford Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · West Guilford Road
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Continue on West Guilford Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Guilford Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Stagecoach Trail
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Stagecoach Trail
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Continue on West Stagecoach Trl Road
1619 ft · 32 sec · West Stagecoach Trl Road
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Continue on Field Street
2083 ft · 42 sec · Field Street
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Continue on Claude Street
131 m · 9 sec · Claude Street
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Continue on Meeker Street
157 m · 14 sec · Meeker Street
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Turn left onto North Bench Street
109 m · 9 sec · North Bench Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
1.3 mi · 5 min · Franklin Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
11.1 mi · 14 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sinsinawa Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Sinsinawa Avenue
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Turn left onto Wall Street
1204 ft · 23 sec · Wall Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
52 m · 8 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Sinsinawa Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · Sinsinawa Avenue
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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.
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
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Galena.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Guilford and East Dubuque. Straight-line distance: 18.21 mi (29.3 km).
#1 Guilford
Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,144 |
| Coordinates | 42.4175100, -90.3004100 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Dubuque
City in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,565 |
| Coordinates | 42.4922300, -90.6429100 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sinsinawa Avenue (-90.642909, 42.492231)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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