How far is Virgil, IL from Kewanee, IL?
The driving distance from Virgil, IL to Kewanee, IL is about 112.9 miles (181.7 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Virgil and Kewanee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Virgil and Kewanee.
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Start on the route
8.1 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto Somonauk Street
127 m · 11 sec · Somonauk Street
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Turn right onto West Elm Street
632 ft · 17 sec · West Elm Street
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Continue on DeKalb Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · DeKalb Avenue
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Turn left onto South Peace Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · South Peace Road
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Continue on North Peace Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Peace Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 88 West Toll: Moline Rock Island
1570 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
49.7 mi · 53 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 40: Rock Falls, Sterling, Peoria
1736 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto IL-40
11.7 mi · 17 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 IL 40
1.6 mi · 2 min · IL 40
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Turn right
37 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto County Road 1500 N
2.5 mi · 4 min · County Road 1500 N
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Continue on North Mason Street
1757 ft · 29 sec · North Mason Street
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Continue on East Railroad Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Railroad Street
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Turn left onto 550 East Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · 550 East Street
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Continue on 525 East Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 525 East Street
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Continue on 525 E Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · 525 E Street
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Continue on 965 North Avenue
5.9 mi · 9 min · 965 North Avenue
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue on North East Street
66 m · 4 sec · North East Street
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Continue on East 2nd Street
2506 ft · 46 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
122 m · 11 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
5 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Virgil and Kewanee.
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
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
49.7 mi · 00h 53m
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 Sunny leaving Virgil and Mostly Cloudy near Kewanee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Virgil to Kewanee?
The road trip is about 112.9 miles (181.7 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 56.4 miles from Virgil and 56.5 miles from Kewanee.
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 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 $18.34 one way or $36.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Virgil and Mostly Cloudy near Kewanee.
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 Virgil and Kewanee. Straight-line distance: 86.87 mi (139.81 km).
#1 Virgil
Village in Illinois
| Population | 325 |
| Coordinates | 41.9558600, -88.5373000 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kewanee
City in Henry County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 12,174 |
| Coordinates | 41.2455900, -89.9248300 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kewanee (-89.92483, 41.24559)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 182 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 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 | $18.34 | $36.67 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $20.86 | $41.71 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $23.06 | $46.12 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $26.24 | $52.47 |
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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