Watkins, Illinois
Watkins: a city in De Witt County, Illinois.
About
Watkins is a city located in the county of De Witt in the U.S. state of Illinois.
Quick Facts about Watkins
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | De Witt County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.2809,-88.6773 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 20:19:21 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 49℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Watkins is located at 40°16'51"N 88°40'38"W (40.2808700, -88.6772900).
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Weather
49°F
Mostly Sunny
8 to 15 mph NNW
Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. North northwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Watkins, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 367051 | Hairmasters Institute of Cosmetology | Bloomington (IL) | 61701 |
Nearby Transit Stations (12)
Rail and bus stations connected to Watkins, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BNL | Uptown Station | 100 East Parkinson St. | RAIL |
| CHM | Illinois Terminal | 45 East University Ave. | RAIL |
| RTL | Rantoul | West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves. | RAIL |
| LCN | Lincoln | Broadway and North Chicago Sts. | RAIL |
| PON | Pontiac station | 721 West Washington St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Watkins.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Farmer City Post Office | Farmer City (IL) | 61842 |
Other cities in De Witt County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in De Witt County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton | 6,733 | Largest city in DeWitt County, Illinois, United States |
| Farmer City | 1,936 | City in De Witt County, Illinois, United States |