How far is Kewanee, IL from Virgil, IL?
The driving distance from Kewanee, IL to Virgil, IL is about 113.1 miles (182 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City and county seat of Lee County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kewanee and Virgil.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kewanee and Virgil.
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Start on East 3rd Street
5 m · 8 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
122 m · 14 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
2506 ft · 42 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn slight left onto North East Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North East Street
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Turn left
12 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto West Railroad Street
1.6 km · 1 min · West Railroad Street
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Continue on North Mason Street
1757 ft · 29 sec · North Mason Street
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Continue on County Road 1500 N
2.5 mi · 4 min · County Road 1500 N
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Turn left onto IL 40
1.6 mi · 2 min · IL 40
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Continue on 900 East Street
13.6 mi · 20 min · 900 East Street
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Continue on Hoover Road
11.4 mi · 17 min · Hoover Road
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Take the ramp right
1644 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
50.2 mi · 54 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward DeKalb, Sycamore
1739 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right
50 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Peace Road
6 mi · 10 min · Peace Road
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Turn right onto DeKalb Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · DeKalb Avenue
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Turn left onto Center Cross Street
1663 ft · 42 sec · Center Cross Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West State Street
8.6 mi · 13 min · West State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kewanee and Virgil.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
50.2 mi · 00h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Kewanee and Mostly Sunny near Virgil.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kewanee to Virgil?
The road trip is about 113.1 miles (182 km) and usually takes 02h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dixon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.5 miles from Kewanee and 56.7 miles from Virgil.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.38 one way or $36.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Kewanee and Mostly Sunny near Virgil.
Stop Ideas Near Dixon
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 Dixon.
Mendota station
Princeton
Rockford, Illinois
Kewanee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kewanee and Virgil. Straight-line distance: 86.87 mi (139.81 km).
#1 Kewanee
City in Henry County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 12,174 |
| Coordinates | 41.2455900, -89.9248300 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Virgil
Village in Illinois
| Population | 325 |
| Coordinates | 41.9558600, -88.5373000 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
End: Virgil (-88.5373, 41.95586)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 182 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $4.61 | $18.38 | $36.76 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $20.91 | $41.82 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $23.12 | $46.24 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $26.30 | $52.60 |
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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