Origin
Elizabeth, IL
Morning in Elizabeth on Tuesday
Local time
10:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elizabeth, IL to Guilford, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
11.4 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elizabeth, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, straightforward connection in northwestern Illinois, the 11.4-mile journey from Elizabeth to Guilford is an ideal candidate. Spanning just 22 minutes of driving time, this route is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You will navigate primarily via South Elizabeth Scales Mound Road, West Rawlins Road, and West Madison Street. With a modest estimated fuel cost of only $2, it is an extremely budget-friendly trip through the heart of the Midwest. Because the entire drive is localized, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your day without worrying about long hours behind the wheel. It is a practical, no-fuss path that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Elizabeth Scales Mound Road | 8.1 mi | 14m |
| West Rawlins Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| West Madison Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Guilford Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Madison Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Myrtle Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Diagonal Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Elizabeth Scales Mound Road
— 8.1 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth, IL and Guilford, IL.
1
Start on East Myrtle Street
266 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Myrtle Street
2
Turn right onto Madison Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Madison Street
3
Merge onto US 20
201 ft
·
5 sec
·
Diagonal Street
4
Continue on US 20
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Madison Street
5
Turn right onto CR 4
8.1 mi
·
14 min
·
South Elizabeth Scales Mound Road
6
Turn left onto West Rawlins Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
West Rawlins Road
7
Continue on West Guilford Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
West Guilford Road
8
Arrive at destination
West Guilford Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 9.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Madison Street
Turn right onto Madison Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 20 / Diagonal Street
Merge onto US 20 / Diagonal Street
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CR 4 / South Elizabeth Scales Mound Road
Turn right onto CR 4 / South Elizabeth Scales Mound Road
Navigation decision point
3
9.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
West Rawlins Road
Turn left onto West Rawlins Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.78 one way
$3.56 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.96 | $3.91 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.19 | $4.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.52 | $5.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Tuesday
Local time
10:19 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
2 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
22m 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 that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous highway cruise. You will spend 0% of your time on major highways, meaning you will experience a more intimate look at the local landscape. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is an 8.1-mile segment along South Elizabeth Scales Mound Road, which serves as the backbone of your journey. As you transition through these local roads, the route maintains a consistent, technical pace. You will find that the constant turns keep the driving experience engaging, requiring you to stay alert through every change in direction.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.1 mi on South Elizabeth Scales Mound Road.
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 around 0.1 miles in near Madison 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 22m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Madison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 20 / Diagonal Street): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 1 miles (CR 4 / South Elizabeth Scales Mound Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 11.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m 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 8.1 miles on South Elizabeth Scales Mound Road. 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: at 0.1 miles (Madison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 20 / Diagonal Street): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 1 miles (CR 4 / South Elizabeth Scales Mound Road): 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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