How far is it from Alpha, IL, to Bowen, IL, ?

The distance between Alpha, IL, and Bowen, IL, is 97 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Alpha, IL, to Bowen, IL, ?

The drive from Alpha, IL, to Bowen, IL, takes approximately 2 h 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Alpha, IL, to Bowen, IL, ?

The fastest route from Alpha, IL, to Bowen, IL, covers 97 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 20 min.

Which direction is Bowen, IL from Alpha, IL?

Bowen, IL lies roughly to the south-west of Alpha, IL.

Which roads does the route from Alpha, IL to Bowen, IL follow?

The drive from Alpha, IL to Bowen, IL mainly follows US 34, IL 61. The longest single stretch is 43 mi on US 34.

Which towns do you pass between Alpha, IL and Bowen, IL?

Towns on the route from Alpha, IL to Bowen, IL include Galesburg, Monmouth, Macomb.

Are there charging stations between Alpha, IL and Bowen, IL?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Alpha, IL to Bowen, IL, including Pilot Travel Center 476 (350 kW); Hy-Vee - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); K07 Kunes Auto Group of Macomb (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 8.

Alpha, IL Bowen, IL

Distance: 97 miDuration: 2 h 20 min

Driving from Alpha, IL to Bowen, IL takes about 2 h 20 min via US 34; IL 110. The distance is 97 mi. The straight-line distance is 76 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Rio, IL, Seaton, IL, Good Hope, IL, Macomb, IL. Driving directions

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Driving directions23 · 97 mi

1 Depart right onto West D Street 42 yd
2 Turn right 15 mi
3 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
4 Merge slightly left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway 43 mi
5 Continue straight onto North Monmouth Street 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway 4 mi
7 Continue straight onto East 1200th Street 2 mi
8 Continue straight onto North Lafayette Street 2 mi
9 Turn right onto West Calhoun Street 1 mi
10 Continue slightly left onto North Johnson Street 133 yd
11 Turn right onto West Jackson Street 7 mi
12 Continue straight onto Macomb Street 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto East North Street 1 mi

14 Continue straight onto East Campbell Street 4 mi
15 Turn right onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway 2 mi
16 Turn left onto County Road 100 E 3 mi
17 Continue straight onto East 100th Street 7 mi
18 Turn straight onto Center Street 5 mi
19 Turn right onto Main Street 3 mi
20 Continue straight onto E County Road 250 N 4 mi
21 Continue straight onto East 5th Street 1 mi
22 Turn right onto North Walnut Street 65 yd
23 Arrive onto North Walnut Street

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The return trip from Bowen, IL to Alpha, IL covers roughly the same distance, 97 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

8 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 34 mi

Pilot Travel Center 476CCS · 900 Plaza Avenue, Woodhull, IL, 61490350 kW
Hy-Vee - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 2030 E Main St, Galesburg, IL, 61401250 kW
K07 Kunes Auto Group of MacombCCS, Type1 · 3200 E Jackson Rd, Macomb, IL, 61455150 kW
First Presbyterian ChurchNEMA, Type1 · 400 E Carroll St, Macomb, IL, 614557.2 kW
GPL CSN-01686974Type1 · 264 W Main St, Galesburg, IL, 614017.2 kW

EV Charging Stations

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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Bowen, IL → Clayton, IL20 mi · 35 min Bowen, IL → Carthage, IL17 mi · 25 min Bowen, IL → Camden, IL21 mi · 40 min Bowen, IL → Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field (UIN)39 mi · 50 min Bowen, IL → Augusta, IL7 mi · 15 min Bowen, IL → La Prairie, IL11 mi · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 1, 2026.

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How far is it from Alpha, IL, {fromState} to Bowen, IL, {toState}?: The distance between Alpha, IL, {fromState} and Bowen, IL, {toState} is 97 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Alpha, IL, {fromState} to Bowen, IL, {toState}?: The drive from Alpha, IL, {fromState} to Bowen, IL, {toState} takes approximately 2 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Alpha, IL, {fromState} to Bowen, IL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Alpha, IL, {fromState} to Bowen, IL, {toState} covers 97 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 20 min.
Which direction is Bowen, IL from Alpha, IL?: Bowen, IL lies roughly to the south-west of Alpha, IL.
Which roads does the route from Alpha, IL to Bowen, IL follow?: The drive from Alpha, IL to Bowen, IL mainly follows US 34, IL 61. The longest single stretch is 43 mi on US 34.
Which towns do you pass between Alpha, IL and Bowen, IL?: Towns on the route from Alpha, IL to Bowen, IL include Galesburg, Monmouth, Macomb.
Are there charging stations between Alpha, IL and Bowen, IL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Alpha, IL to Bowen, IL, including Pilot Travel Center 476 (350 kW); Hy-Vee - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); K07 Kunes Auto Group of Macomb (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 8.

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