Abingdon to Wataga is 20 miles and takes about 28 minutes via North Monroe Street and US 34, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Illinois, connecting two Midwest communities. It's a straightforward drive, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss. Consider this for a quick errand or a connection to another longer route.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
North Monroe Street
9.9 mi
14m
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
4.9 mi
5m
US 34
4.2 mi
6m
West Main Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Knox Highway 37
0.2 mi
<1m
West Willard Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
North Depot Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
North Main Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
North Monroe Street
— 9.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abingdon, IL and Wataga, IL.
1
Start on West Pearl Street
82 ft·8 sec·West Pearl Street
2
Turn left onto IL 41
9.9 mi·14 min·North Monroe Street
3
Turn left onto IL 41
0.3 mi·35 sec·West Main Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·38 sec
5
Merge onto US 34; IL 110
4.9 mi·5 min·Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 34
4.2 mi·6 min·US 34
7
Turn right onto Knox Highway 37
0.2 mi·40 sec·Knox Highway 37
8
At end of road, turn left onto North Depot Road
168 ft·6 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·9 sec·North Main Street
11
Turn left
93 ft·6 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20 — 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|IL 41 / North Monroe Street
Turn left onto IL 41 / North Monroe Street
Navigation decision point
5
10.3 mi into trip|~15m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
15.5 mi into trip|~21m in|US 34
Keep slight left at fork onto US 34
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
19.9 mi into trip|~28m in|North Depot Road
At end of road, turn left onto North Depot Road
Navigation decision point
5
20 mi into trip|~28m in|North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.05 one way
$6.10 round trip
$3.88/gal25.4 MPG avg7 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.27
$3.36
$6.72
premium
$4.81
$3.78
$7.57
diesel
$5.40
$4.25
$8.51
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging
· 0 stops
· 71% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
6
0
$2.10
$0.96
Efficient EV
5
0
$1.75
$0.80
EV Truck/SUV
8
0
$2.80
$1.28
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 20, 2026
Origin
Abingdon, IL
Evening
in Abingdon on Sunday
Local time
7:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Widespread Frost then Sunny
SE 3 to 9 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 5:00AM CDT until April 21 at 12:20AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Destination
Wataga, IL
Evening
in Wataga on Sunday
Local time
7:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Widespread Frost then Sunny
SE 3 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 5:00AM CDT until April 21 at 12:20AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
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
1 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
28m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About half of this 20-mile drive, specifically 47%, is on the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. You'll experience 9.9 miles on North Monroe Street before reaching the expressway. After that, you'll transition to surface roads, including US 34, for the remainder of the trip. Expect a mix of highway cruising and local road driving.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.9 mi on North Monroe Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 41 / North Monroe Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 20 miles you will encounter 9 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 (IL 41 / North Monroe Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 15.5 miles (US 34): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 20 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 (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.9 miles on North Monroe Street. 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 (IL 41 / North Monroe Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 15.5 miles (US 34): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wataga, IL before heading back.
