Origin
Abingdon, IL
Afternoon in Abingdon on Saturday
Local time
12:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Abingdon, IL to Wataga, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
20.1 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Abingdon, IL
Tom Fisk
Wataga, IL
G star Media
Trip Overview
The drive from Abingdon, IL to Wataga, IL covers 20.1 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Monroe Street, West Main Street, Chicago-Kansas City Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Monroe Street | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| Chicago-Kansas City Expressway | — | — |
| Highway 37 | — | — |
| North Depot Road | — | — |
| West Willard Street | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Monroe Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abingdon, IL and Wataga, IL.
1
Start on West Pearl Street
82 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Pearl Street
2
Turn left onto North Monroe Street
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
North Monroe Street
3
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Main Street
4
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
5
Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
6
Keep slight left
4.2 mi
·
6 min
7
Turn right onto Knox Highway 37
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Knox Highway 37
8
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Depot Road
167 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Depot Road
9
Turn right onto West Willard Street
240 ft
·
16 sec
·
West Willard Street
10
Turn left onto North Main Street
115 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Main Street
11
Turn left
92 ft
·
7 sec
12
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.14 one way
$6.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Wataga, IL
Afternoon in Wataga on Saturday
Local time
12:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
20.1 mi in 28m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: North Monroe Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Abingdon, IL to Wataga, IL is easy. At 28m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Abingdon, IL to Wataga, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 20.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Abingdon, IL to Wataga, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wataga, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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