Origin
East Dubuque, IL
Morning in East Dubuque on Sunday
Local time
6:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Dubuque, IL to Guilford, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
21.8 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Dubuque, IL
Choco Kitty
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through the heart of the Midwest, this 21.8-mile journey from East Dubuque to Guilford is an ideal candidate. Lasting approximately 36 minutes, the route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, leaving you plenty of time to explore at your destination. You can expect to spend about $3 on fuel, making this an incredibly budget-friendly outing for any traveler. Since both locations are situated within Illinois, you will remain in the same region for the duration of your drive. Because the trip is so short, you certainly do not need to worry about booking an overnight stay. It is a straightforward, practical connection that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Grant Memorial Highway | 10.7 mi | 14m |
| West Guilford Road | 3.9 mi | 9m |
| West Stagecoach Trail | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| South Lane | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Sinsinawa Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Spring Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Water Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Field Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
— 10.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Dubuque, IL and Guilford, IL.
1
Start on Sinsinawa Avenue
29 ft
·
3 sec
·
Sinsinawa Avenue
2
Turn right onto 3rd Street
171 ft
·
8 sec
·
3rd Street
3
Turn left onto Wall Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Wall Street
4
Turn right onto US 20
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Sinsinawa Avenue
5
Continue on US 20
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
6
Continue on US 20
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Lane
7
Continue on US 20
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
8
Continue on US 20; IL 84
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Spring Street
9
Turn left onto South Bench Street
106 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Bench Street
10
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Main Street
11
Turn slight right onto South Water Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Water Street
12
Turn right onto North Main Street
380 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Main Street
13
Turn right onto Meeker Street
396 ft
·
7 sec
·
Meeker Street
14
Continue on Claude Street
428 ft
·
8 sec
·
Claude Street
15
Continue on Field Street
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Field Street
16
Continue on County Road 3
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Stagecoach Trl Road
17
Continue on County Road 3
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Stagecoach Trail
18
Turn right onto West Guilford Road
3.9 mi
·
9 min
·
West Guilford Road
19
Arrive at destination
West Guilford Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
3rd Street
Turn right onto 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Wall Street
Turn left onto Wall Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 20 / Sinsinawa Avenue
Turn right onto US 20 / Sinsinawa Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
13.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
South Bench Street
Turn left onto South Bench Street
Navigation decision point
5
14.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Meeker Street
Turn right onto Meeker Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.41 one way
$6.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.20 | $8.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 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 | 6.5 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
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
Guilford, IL
Morning in Guilford on Sunday
Local time
6:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
36m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will spend your time navigating a mix of roads, starting with the U.S. Grant Memorial Highway, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch at 10.7 miles. The path transitions through West Guilford Road and West Stagecoach Trail, requiring your full attention behind the wheel due to the frequent turns. Because the route avoids major highways entirely, the character of the drive feels intimate and grounded in local scenery. You will find that the road demands a more active driving style compared to a typical high-speed transit route.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.7 mi on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 3rd Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 7 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 (3rd Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Wall Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 20 / Sinsinawa Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
951 ft
604 ft
Total Climb
622 ft
Total Descent
474 ft
Highest Point
951 ft
~18.7 mi in
Elevation Range
348 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 21.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m 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
The longest stretch is about 10.7 miles on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway. 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 (3rd Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Wall Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 20 / Sinsinawa Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Guilford, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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