Origin
Hermon, IL
Afternoon in Hermon on Saturday
Local time
3:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hermon, 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
38m
Distance
23.4 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hermon, IL
Pho Tomass
Wataga, IL
G star Media
Trip Overview
Hermon, IL to Wataga, IL is 23.4 miles and takes about 38 minutes via Knox Highway 8 and I 74, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest, specifically Illinois, making it a straightforward hop between two points in the same region. It's a short trip that requires minimal planning, ideal for a quick errand, a visit to a nearby town, or a simple change of scenery. You won't be covering vast distances here, so you can expect a relaxed pace and plenty of time to reach your destination without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Knox Highway 8 | 11.1 mi | 19m |
| I 74 | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| US 34 | 4 mi | 5m |
| South Broad Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Henderson Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Knox Highway 9 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Knox Highway 37 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Knox Highway 8
— 11.1 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hermon, IL and Wataga, IL.
1
Start on Knox Road 300N
77 ft
·
5 sec
·
Knox Road 300N
2
Turn right onto Knox Highway 8
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Knox Highway 8
3
Continue on Knox Highway 8
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Knox Highway 8
4
Continue on Knox Highway 8
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Knox Highway 8
5
Continue on South Broad Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Broad Street
6
Turn left onto US 150
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Main Street
7
Turn right onto North Division Street
369 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Division Street
8
Continue on CH 9
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Henderson Road
9
Continue on CH 9
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Knox Highway 9
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 74 West: Galesburg
11
Merge onto I 74
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
I 74
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 46B
Toward US 34 East: Kewanee
13
Merge onto US 34
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
US 34
14
Turn right onto Knox Highway 37
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Knox Highway 37
15
At end of road, turn left onto North Depot Road
168 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Depot Road
16
Turn right onto West Willard Street
240 ft
·
16 sec
·
West Willard Street
17
Turn left onto North Main Street
115 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Main Street
18
Turn left
93 ft
·
6 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Knox Highway 8
Turn right onto Knox Highway 8
Navigation decision point
6
13.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the ramp toward I 74 West: Galesburg
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 74 West: Galesburg
5
18.6 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward US 34 East: Kewanee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 46B
Toward US 34 East: Kewanee
5
23.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
North Depot Road
At end of road, turn left onto North Depot Road
Navigation decision point
5
23.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.66 one way
$7.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.02 | $8.03 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
3:02 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
28 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
38m 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?
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 87% of the journey taking place on faster roads. You'll encounter stretches on Knox Highway 8, I 74, and US 34, offering a consistent driving experience for most of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 11.1 miles on Knox Highway 8. Expect a steady pace for the majority of the 38-minute drive, with the transitions between these main roads being your primary points of variation.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.1 mi on Knox Highway 8.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Knox Highway 8 and I 74. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Knox Highway 8.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.4 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Knox Highway 8): Navigation decision point; at 13.6 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 18.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 23.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.1 miles on Knox Highway 8. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Knox Highway 8): Navigation decision point; at 13.6 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 18.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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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