How far is Guilford, IL from Warren, IL?

The driving distance from Guilford, IL to Warren, IL is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.56 mi
00h 32m
Flight
16.76 mi
26.97 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.76 mi
Kilometers
26.97 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.56 mi
Kilometers
34.69 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warren
Thu, Oct 15, 10:03 PM CDT
Return by in Guilford
Thu, Oct 15, 10:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Guilford
2026-10-15T21:31
Arrive Warren
Thu, Oct 15, 10:03 PM 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
Apple River
IL

Township in Jo Daviess County, Illinois

From Guilford
11 mi
00h 16m
To Warren
10.6 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
This Afternoon

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
55°F
This Afternoon

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Guilford and Warren.

  1. 1

    Start on West Guilford Road

    2046 ft · 56 sec · West Guilford Road

  2. 2

    Continue on West Rawlins Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · West Rawlins Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Elizabeth Scales Mound Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · North Elizabeth Scales Mound Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Stagecoach Trail

    9.4 mi · 16 min · West Stagecoach Trail

  5. 5

    Continue on West Hickory Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Hickory Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East Stagecoach Trail

    4.7 mi · 8 min · East Stagecoach Trail

  7. 7

    Continue on Galena Avenue

    3233 ft · 1 min · Galena Avenue

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Water Street

    71 m · 5 sec · South Water Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Water Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Stagecoach Trail
9.42 mi · 44%
East Stagecoach Trail
4.69 mi · 22%
North Elizabeth Scales Mound Road
4.31 mi · 20%
West Rawlins Road
1.93 mi · 9%
West Hickory Street
0.7 mi · 3%
Galena Avenue
0.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West Stagecoach Trail

Turn right onto West Stagecoach Trail

9.42 mi · 00h 16m

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
+4.8 mi
16.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Apple River
00h 16m from Guilford
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Guilford and Rain Showers near Warren.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Guilford to Warren?

The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.7 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?

Apple River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from Guilford and 10.6 miles from Warren.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 $3.55 one way or $7.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Guilford and Rain Showers near Warren.

Stop Ideas Near Apple River

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Apple River, 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 Apple River.

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Madison, Wisconsin

85 mi away
800 Langdon St.
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Madison (South), Wisconsin

88 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

91 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

93 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Guilford and Warren. Straight-line distance: 16.76 mi (26.97 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Guilford

Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States

Population1,144
Coordinates42.4175100, -90.3004100
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
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#2 Warren

Village in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States

Population1,300
Coordinates42.4964000, -89.9895700
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: West Guilford Road (-90.300452, 42.417473)
End: South Water Street (-89.989499, 42.496402)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.88 L · about $3.55
Round trip
$7.09
1.52 gal · 5.76 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $3.55 $7.09
Mid-grade $5.29 $4.02 $8.04
Premium $5.84 $4.44 $8.87
Diesel $6.57 $4.99 $9.99

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Guilford and Warren. The current time is 21:31:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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