How far is it from Compton, IL, to Sterling, IL, ?

The distance between Compton, IL, and Sterling, IL, is 40 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Compton, IL, to Sterling, IL, ?

The drive from Compton, IL, to Sterling, IL, takes approximately 1 h by car.

What is the best route from Compton, IL, to Sterling, IL, ?

The fastest route from Compton, IL, to Sterling, IL, covers 40 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.

Which direction is Sterling, IL from Compton, IL?

Sterling, IL lies roughly to the west of Compton, IL.

Which roads does the route from Compton, IL to Sterling, IL follow?

The drive from Compton, IL to Sterling, IL mainly follows US 30.

Which towns do you pass between Compton, IL and Sterling, IL?

Towns on the route from Compton, IL to Sterling, IL include Amboy, Dixon, Rock Falls.

Are there charging stations between Compton, IL and Sterling, IL?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Compton, IL to Sterling, IL, including Ken Nelson Auto Group (150 kW); Ken Nelson Auto Plaza (7 kW); Tru by Hilton - Dixon IL (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 3.

Compton, IL Sterling, IL

Distance: 40 miDuration: 1 h

Driving from Compton, IL to Sterling, IL takes about 1 h via US 30. The distance is 40 mi. The straight-line distance is 33 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions11 · 40 mi

1 Depart 94 yd
2 Turn right onto 4th Street 63 yd
3 Turn left onto West Chestnut Street 1 mi
4 At end of road, turn right 5 mi
5 Turn left 32 mi
6 Turn right onto 1st Avenue 2 mi
7 Turn left onto East 5th Street 138 yd
8 Turn right onto Locust Street 1 mi

9 Turn right onto East 14th Street 1 mi
10 Turn left onto 2nd Avenue 49 yd
11 Arrive left onto 2nd Avenue

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The return trip from Sterling, IL to Compton, IL covers roughly the same distance, 40 mi.

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3 chargers

Ken Nelson Auto GroupCCS, Type1 · 1100 NORTH GALENA, DIXON, IL, 61021150 kW
Ken Nelson Auto PlazaType1 · 928 N Galena Ave, Dixon, IL, 610217.2 kW
Tru by Hilton - Dixon ILType1 · 1806 S Galena Ave, Dixon, IL, 610217.2 kW

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Sterling, IL → Rock Island, IL60 mi · 1 h 20 min Sterling, IL → Adeline, IL35 mi · 1 h Sterling, IL → Albany, IL35 mi · 50 min Sterling, IL → Steward, IL45 mi · 55 min Sterling, IL → Whiteside County Airport - Joseph H Bittorf Field (SQI)6 mi · 15 min Sterling, IL → Nelson, 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 2, 2026.

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How far is it from Compton, IL, {fromState} to Sterling, IL, {toState}?: The distance between Compton, IL, {fromState} and Sterling, IL, {toState} is 40 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Compton, IL, {fromState} to Sterling, IL, {toState}?: The drive from Compton, IL, {fromState} to Sterling, IL, {toState} takes approximately 1 h by car.
What is the best route from Compton, IL, {fromState} to Sterling, IL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Compton, IL, {fromState} to Sterling, IL, {toState} covers 40 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.
Which direction is Sterling, IL from Compton, IL?: Sterling, IL lies roughly to the west of Compton, IL.
Which roads does the route from Compton, IL to Sterling, IL follow?: The drive from Compton, IL to Sterling, IL mainly follows US 30.
Which towns do you pass between Compton, IL and Sterling, IL?: Towns on the route from Compton, IL to Sterling, IL include Amboy, Dixon, Rock Falls.
Are there charging stations between Compton, IL and Sterling, IL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Compton, IL to Sterling, IL, including Ken Nelson Auto Group (150 kW); Ken Nelson Auto Plaza (7 kW); Tru by Hilton - Dixon IL (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 3.

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