Origin
Wataga, IL
Morning in Wataga on Saturday
Local time
9:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wataga, IL to Hermon, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
23.8 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 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
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.
Wataga, IL
G star Media
Hermon, IL
Pho Tomass
Trip Overview
Wataga to Hermon is 23.8 miles and takes about 39 minutes via Knox Highway 8 and I-74, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Illinois, taking you from the Midwest region to the same region. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on highways, making it an easy option for a quick journey. You'll likely find it a practical choice for getting between these two points without much fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 23.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 88% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience stretches of efficient travel, including one segment of 11.1 miles on Knox Highway 8. The primary roads guiding you are Knox Highway 8, I-74, and US 34. Expect a driving experience characterized by consistent speeds and limited local traffic interruptions for most of the journey.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Knox Highway 8 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Knox Highway 8 and I 74. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (West Willard Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Depot Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Willard Street
Turn right onto West Willard Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North Depot Road
Turn left onto North Depot Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Knox Highway 37
Turn right onto Knox Highway 37
Navigation decision point
5
20.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
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Knox Highway 8
At end of road, turn right onto Knox Highway 8
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Wataga, IL to Hermon, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Knoxville along the way.
Knoxville
10 mi in
|
~13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Knox Highway 8 | 11.1 mi | 19m |
| I 74 | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| US 34 | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| South Broad Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Henderson Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Knox Highway 37 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Division Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Knox Highway 8
— 11.1 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wataga, IL and Hermon, IL.
1
Start on this road
93 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto North Main Street
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn right onto West Willard Street
240 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Willard Street
4
Turn left onto North Depot Road
168 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
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
US 34
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 74 East: Peoria
8
Merge onto I 74
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
I 74
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward Knoxville
10
Turn right onto CH 9
361 ft
·
9 sec
·
Knox Highway 9
11
Continue on CH 9
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Henderson Road
12
Continue on North Division Street
369 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Division Street
13
Turn left onto US 150
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Main Street
14
Turn right onto South Broad Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Broad Street
15
Continue on Knox Highway 8
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Knox Highway 8
16
At end of road, turn right onto Knox Highway 8
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Knox Highway 8
17
Continue on Knox Highway 8
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Knox Highway 8
18
Turn left onto Knox Road 300N
77 ft
·
3 sec
·
Knox Road 300N
19
Arrive at destination
Knox Road 300N
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.72 one way
$7.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.09 | $8.17 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.58 | $9.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
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
Hermon, IL
Morning in Hermon on Saturday
Local time
9:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
39m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Wataga, IL to Hermon, IL covers 23.8 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Knox Highway 8, I 74, US 34. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.9 miles from Wataga, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.72 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (West Willard Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Depot Road): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Wataga, IL to Hermon, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Knoxville along the way.
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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