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About Washington, IL

Washington is a central Illinois city of about 16,000 people located 10 miles east of Peoria along the Illinois River. Interstate 74 provides the main highway access with exits at Route 8 and Route 116, while Route 8 serves as the primary north-south route through town. The community sits on gently rolling prairie terrain and hosts the annual Washington Cherry Festival each June, featuring one of the Midwest's largest cherry pie contests with entries weighing up to 50 pounds.

Where is Washington, IL on the map?

Washington, IL is in United States, at 40.705, -89.434 - about 29 km north-west of Congerville, IL.

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What is the closest airport to Washington, IL?

The closest airport to Washington, IL is General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport, 27 km (about 29 min by car). Other airports nearby: Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal.

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