Abingdon, IL Road Trips
With 4 routes heading out and 5 heading in, Abingdon, IL works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 15-mile quick runs to 207-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Abingdon, IL spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
247.9 mi
York, IL
Quickest Drive
23m
East Galesburg, IL
Plan Around Abingdon, IL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Abingdon, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Abingdon, IL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Abingdon, IL
Driving from Abingdon, IL
The typical drive from Abingdon, IL covers about 111 miles and takes around 2h 10m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 207 miles (3h 58m), while the shortest is just 15 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Abingdon, IL are Des Plaines, IL (207.3 mi, 3h 58m), Berwyn, IL (200.2 mi, 3h 50m), Wataga, IL (20 mi, 28m), and East Galesburg, IL (14.9 mi, 23m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IL currently averages around $4.32 per gallon. For the typical 111-mile trip from Abingdon, IL, budget about $19 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Abingdon, IL and 5 routes heading into Abingdon, IL, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 15 to 207 miles.
The longest mapped route from Abingdon, IL covers 207 miles and takes approximately 3h 58m. Shorter options start at just 15 miles.
The average route from Abingdon, IL runs about 111 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 10m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.32/gallon for regular), the average 111-mile trip from Abingdon, IL costs roughly $19 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Abingdon, IL include Des Plaines, IL, Berwyn, IL, Wataga, IL and East Galesburg, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Abingdon, IL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
3,424
Median Income
$56,414
Median Home Value
$88,900
Median Age
38.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Abingdon, IL at a Glance
Founded
1828
Elevation
751 ft
Area
1 mi²
Notable People from Abingdon, IL
A sampling of people born in Abingdon, IL.
James Stockdale
1923–2005
US Navy admiral and aviator (1923–2005)
George Latimer Bates
1863–1940
American naturalist (1863-1940)
Guy U. Hardy
1872–1947
American politician (1872-1947)
City data from Wikidata (Q579672), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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