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Trip from Wataga, IL to Abingdon, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

29m

Distance

20.4 mi

33 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 27m ★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Wataga, IL, IL

Wataga, IL

G star Media

Downtown Abingdon, IL, IL

Abingdon, IL

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Wataga, IL to Abingdon, IL covers 20.4 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Main Street, West Willard Street, North Depot Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.19 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Main Street
West Willard Street
North Depot Road
Highway 37
US 34
IL 41
West Main Street
South Linwood Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: North Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wataga, IL and Abingdon, IL.

1

Start on the route

92 ft · 8 sec · the route
2

Turn right onto North Main Street

115 ft · 7 sec · North Main Street
3

Turn right onto West Willard Street

240 ft · 16 sec · West Willard Street
4

Turn left onto North Depot Road

167 ft · 6 sec · North Depot Road
5

Turn right onto Knox Highway 37

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Knox Highway 37
6

Turn left onto US 34

9.1 mi · 11 min · US 34
7

Take the exit slight right toward IL 41, IL 164

0.4 mi · 50 sec · IL 41, IL 164
8

Keep slight left

105 ft · 3 sec
9

Turn left onto West Main Street

0.5 mi · 58 sec · West Main Street
10

Turn right onto South Linwood Road

9.9 mi · 14 min · South Linwood Road
11

Turn right onto West Pearl Street

82 ft · 4 sec · West Pearl Street
12

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.19 one way

$6.38 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $3.50 $7.00
premium $4.89 $3.93 $7.85
diesel $5.61 $4.50 $9.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 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 6.1 0 $2.14 $0.98
Efficient EV 5.1 0 $1.78 $0.82
EV Truck/SUV 8.2 0 $2.86 $1.31

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Wataga, IL

Afternoon in Wataga on Saturday

Local time

1:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Abingdon, IL

Afternoon in Abingdon on Saturday

Local time

1:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

51°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

29m 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?

20.4 mi in 29m 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 Main 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 Wataga, IL to Abingdon, IL is easy. At 29m 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 Wataga, IL to Abingdon, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 20.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

29m 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 Wataga, IL to Abingdon, 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 Abingdon, 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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