How far is Stockton, IL from Guilford, IL?

The driving distance from Stockton, IL to Guilford, IL is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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
24.53 mi
00h 41m
Flight
15.7 mi
25.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.7 mi
Kilometers
25.27 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.53 mi
Kilometers
39.47 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Guilford
Wed, Apr 15, 10:46 AM CDT
Return by in Stockton
Wed, Apr 15, 11:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stockton
2026-04-15T10:04
Arrive Guilford
Wed, Apr 15, 10:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Stockton
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Elizabeth
IL

Settlement in Illinois

From Stockton
12.2 mi
00h 20m
To Guilford
12.3 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    2666 ft · 52 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West North Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · West North Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on East Woodbine Street

    2853 ft · 1 min · East Woodbine Street

  5. 5

    Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    2099 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Diagonal Street

    639 ft · 21 sec · Diagonal Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West Madison Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Madison Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Elizabeth Scales Mound Road

    8.1 mi · 14 min · South Elizabeth Scales Mound Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Rawlins Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · West Rawlins Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Guilford Road

    2046 ft · 56 sec · West Guilford Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Guilford Road

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
11 mi · 45%
South Elizabeth Scales Mound Road
8.1 mi · 33%
West Rawlins Road
1.93 mi · 8%
South Main Street
0.9 mi · 4%
West North Avenue
0.77 mi · 3%
West Madison Street
0.74 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Elizabeth Scales Mound Road

Turn right onto South Elizabeth Scales Mound Road

8.1 mi · 00h 14m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
15.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabeth
00h 20m from Stockton
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Stockton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Guilford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Elizabeth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Stockton and 12.3 miles from Guilford.

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

The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.28 one way or $6.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Stockton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Guilford.

Stop Ideas Near Elizabeth

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

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

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Davenport, Iowa

93 mi away
304 West River Drive
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Rock Island, IL

94 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
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Moline, Illinois

99 mi away
1200 River Drive
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Rockford, Illinois

102 mi away
7559 Walton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and Guilford. Straight-line distance: 15.7 mi (25.27 km).

Stockton

#1 Stockton

City in Illinois

Population1,709
Coordinates42.3497400, -90.0067900
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
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#2 Guilford

Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States

Population1,144
Coordinates42.4175100, -90.3004100
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Stockton (-90.00679, 42.34974)
End: Guilford (-90.30041, 42.41751)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.28 L · about $3.28
Round trip
$6.56
1.74 gal · 6.56 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.28 $6.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.70 $7.40
Premium $4.65 $4.05 $8.10
Diesel $5.30 $4.61 $9.23

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Stockton and Guilford. The current time is 10:04:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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