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

The distance between Alpha, IL, and Princeton, IL, is 70 mi by road.

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

The drive from Alpha, IL, to Princeton, IL, takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Alpha, IL, to Princeton, IL, covers 70 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.

Which direction is Princeton, IL from Alpha, IL?

Princeton, IL lies roughly to the east of Alpha, IL.

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

The drive from Alpha, IL to Princeton, IL mainly follows I 74, I 80. The longest single stretch is 46 mi on I 80.

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

Towns on the route from Alpha, IL to Princeton, IL include Orion, East Moline.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Alpha, IL to Princeton, IL, including Casey's Geneseo (Geneseo, IL) (350 kW); Pilot Travel Center 476 (350 kW); Hy-Vee - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 11.

Alpha, IL Princeton, IL

Distance: 70 miDuration: 1 h 20 min

Driving from Alpha, IL to Princeton, IL takes about 1 h 20 min via I 80. The distance is 70 mi. The straight-line distance is 50 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Woodhull, IL, Kewanee, IL, Wyanet, IL, Princeton, IL. Driving directions

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Driving directions13 · 70 mi

1 Depart right onto West D Street 42 yd
2 Turn right 1 mi
3 Turn left onto IL 17 3 mi
4 Take ramp right 1 mi
5 Merge slightly left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway 18 mi
6 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
7 Merge slightly left 46 mi
8 Take exit slightly right 1 mi

9 Keep slightly right 44 yd
10 Turn straight onto North Main Street 2 mi
11 Turn left onto East Hudson Street 114 yd
12 Turn right onto North Vernon Street 110 yd
13 Arrive right onto North Vernon Street

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The return trip from Princeton, IL to Alpha, IL covers roughly the same distance, 70 mi.

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Charging points along the way

11 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 38 mi

Casey's Geneseo (Geneseo, IL)CCS, CHAdeMO · 100 E Bestor Dr, Geneseo, IL, 61254350 kW
Pilot Travel Center 476CCS · 900 Plaza Avenue, Woodhull, IL, 61490350 kW
Hy-Vee - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 4218 Avenue of the Cities, Moline, IL, 61265250 kW
GFH CONSUMER 1CCS, Tesla · 6801 44th Ave, Moline, IL, 61265150 kW
Super Sleep Inn By OYO I-80 PrincetonCCS · 2929 N Main St, Princeton, IL, 61356150 kW

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Princeton, IL → Deer Grove, IL29 mi · 40 min Princeton, IL → Atkinson, IL32 mi · 40 min Princeton, IL → Sterling, IL43 mi · 1 h 5 min Princeton, IL → Steward, IL60 mi · 1 h 10 min Princeton, IL → Dover, IL6 mi · 10 min Princeton, IL → Tiskilwa, IL8 mi · 20 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 Princeton, IL, {toState}?: The distance between Alpha, IL, {fromState} and Princeton, IL, {toState} is 70 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Alpha, IL, {fromState} to Princeton, IL, {toState}?: The drive from Alpha, IL, {fromState} to Princeton, IL, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Alpha, IL, {fromState} to Princeton, IL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Alpha, IL, {fromState} to Princeton, IL, {toState} covers 70 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.
Which direction is Princeton, IL from Alpha, IL?: Princeton, IL lies roughly to the east of Alpha, IL.
Which roads does the route from Alpha, IL to Princeton, IL follow?: The drive from Alpha, IL to Princeton, IL mainly follows I 74, I 80. The longest single stretch is 46 mi on I 80.
Which towns do you pass between Alpha, IL and Princeton, IL?: Towns on the route from Alpha, IL to Princeton, IL include Orion, East Moline.
Are there charging stations between Alpha, IL and Princeton, IL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Alpha, IL to Princeton, IL, including Casey's Geneseo (Geneseo, IL) (350 kW); Pilot Travel Center 476 (350 kW); Hy-Vee - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 11.

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