How far is Hermon, IL from Wataga, IL?
The driving distance from Hermon, IL to Wataga, IL is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (30 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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City in Knox County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hermon and Wataga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hermon and Wataga.
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Start on Knox Road 300N
23 m · 6 sec · Knox Road 300N
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Turn right onto Knox Highway 8
2.1 mi · 5 min · Knox Highway 8
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Continue on Knox Highway 8
1.5 mi · 4 min · Knox Highway 8
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Continue on Knox Highway 8
7.5 mi · 10 min · Knox Highway 8
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Continue on South Broad Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Broad Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2029 ft · 35 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Division Street
113 m · 10 sec · North Division Street
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Continue on Henderson Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Henderson Road
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Continue on Knox Highway 9
1486 ft · 46 sec · Knox Highway 9
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Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Galesburg
1268 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34 East: Kewanee
2211 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Knox Highway 37
1308 ft · 41 sec · Knox Highway 37
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Depot Road
51 m · 7 sec · North Depot Road
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Turn right onto West Willard Street
73 m · 16 sec · West Willard Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
35 m · 10 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left
28 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hermon and Wataga.
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.
Knox Highway 8
Continue on Knox Highway 8
7.52 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hermon and Rain Showers Likely near Wataga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hermon to Wataga?
The road trip is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Knoxville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Hermon and 11.7 miles from Wataga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.6 miles (30 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 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hermon and Rain Showers Likely near Wataga.
Stop Ideas Near Knoxville
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 Knoxville.
Galesburg station
Kewanee
Peoria, Illinois
Macomb
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hermon and Wataga. Straight-line distance: 18.66 mi (30.03 km).
#1 Hermon
Hermon is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7569800, -90.3198500 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wataga
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 773 |
| Coordinates | 41.0253200, -90.2798500 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-90.279929, 41.025242)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.13 | $6.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
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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