How far is Knox, IL from Abingdon, IL?
The driving distance from Knox, IL to Abingdon, IL is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.8 miles (19 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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 Knox County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knox and Abingdon.
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Start on Knox Station Road
45 m · 10 sec · Knox Station Road
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Turn left onto Mine Road
2682 ft · 2 min · Mine Road
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Turn right onto Knox Road 1020 E
1.4 mi · 5 min · Knox Road 1020 E
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Continue straight
2596 ft · 41 sec
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Knox Hwy 10
3.3 mi · 4 min · Knox Hwy 10
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Continue on County Highway 10
1.8 mi · 3 min · County Highway 10
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Turn left
7.9 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto West Pearl Street
25 m · 4 sec · West Pearl Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Pearl Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Knox and Abingdon.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
7.92 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving Knox and Sunny near Abingdon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Knox to Abingdon?
The road trip is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Galesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Knox and 9.3 miles from Abingdon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.8 miles (19 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Knox and Sunny near Abingdon.
Stop Ideas Near Galesburg
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 Galesburg.
Galesburg station
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Macomb
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Knox and Abingdon. Straight-line distance: 11.8 mi (18.99 km).
#1 Knox
County seat of Knox County, Tennessee, United States; third-largest city in Tennessee
| Population | 2,692 |
| Coordinates | 40.9342000, -90.2548500 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Abingdon
City in Knox County, Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 3,008 |
| Coordinates | 40.8044800, -90.4018000 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Abingdon (-90.4018, 40.80448)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.81 | $5.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
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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