How far is it from Danforth, IL, to Colfax, IL, ?

The distance between Danforth, IL, and Colfax, IL, is 52 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Danforth, IL, to Colfax, IL, ?

The drive from Danforth, IL, to Colfax, IL, takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Danforth, IL, to Colfax, IL, ?

The fastest route from Danforth, IL, to Colfax, IL, covers 52 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.

Which direction is Colfax, IL from Danforth, IL?

Colfax, IL lies roughly to the south-west of Danforth, IL.

Which roads does the route from Danforth, IL to Colfax, IL follow?

The drive from Danforth, IL to Colfax, IL mainly follows US 24.

Which towns do you pass between Danforth, IL and Colfax, IL?

Towns on the route from Danforth, IL to Colfax, IL include Gilman, Onarga, Chatsworth, Fairbury, Chenoa.

Are there charging stations between Danforth, IL and Colfax, IL?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Danforth, IL to Colfax, IL, including Gilman, IL Rechargery Relay - US-24 (350 kW); Pilot Travel Center 468 (350 kW); Pontiac, IL Rechargery Relay - 1 Holiday Road, (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 4.

Danforth, IL Colfax, IL

Distance: 52 miDuration: 1 h 25 min

Driving from Danforth, IL to Colfax, IL takes about 1 h 25 min via US 24. The distance is 52 mi. The straight-line distance is 38 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Gilman, IL, Onarga, IL. Driving directions

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Driving directions21 · 52 mi

1 Depart right onto North Central Street 1 mi
2 Continue straight onto County Road 800 E 2 mi
3 Continue straight onto North 800 East Road 2 mi
4 Continue straight onto County Road 800 E 1 mi
5 Turn right onto East Crescent Street 2 mi
6 Turn right onto County Road 1700 N 17 mi
7 Continue straight onto East 830 North Road 2 mi
8 Continue straight onto East 825 North Road 3 mi
9 Continue straight onto East Wabash Street 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto East 820 North Road 2 mi
11 Continue straight onto East 800 North Road 3 mi
12 Continue straight onto East Oak Street 3 mi
13 Continue straight onto East 800 North Road 3 mi

14 Continue straight onto East 3100 North Road 3 mi
15 Turn left onto North 3360 East Road 6 mi
16 Continue straight onto East 2600 North Road 1 mi
17 Continue straight onto North 3400 East Road 7 mi
18 Continue straight onto North Harrison Street 1 mi
19 Turn right onto East Main Street 1 mi
20 Turn left onto North Center Street 47 yd
21 Arrive left onto North Center Street

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The return trip from Colfax, IL to Danforth, IL covers roughly the same distance, 52 mi.

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Charging points along the way

4 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 33 mi

Gilman, IL Rechargery Relay - US-24CCS, Tesla · 625 US-24, Gilman, IL, 60938350 kW
Pilot Travel Center 468CCS · 815 Hwy 24 West, Gilman, IL, 60938350 kW
Pontiac, IL Rechargery Relay - 1 Holiday Road,CCS, Tesla · 1 Holiday Road, Pontiac, IL, 61764350 kW
K & H Travel Plaza - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 1043 South Crescent Street, Gilman, IL, 60938250 kW

EV Charging Stations

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Colfax, IL → Thawville, IL33 mi · 1 h 5 min Colfax, IL → Chatsworth, IL33 mi · 1 h Colfax, IL → Ludlow, IL44 mi · 1 h 10 min Colfax, IL → Ellsworth, IL14 mi · 35 min Colfax, IL → Paxton, IL38 mi · 1 h 5 min Colfax, IL → Union Hill, IL60 mi · 1 h 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated August 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Danforth, IL, {fromState} to Colfax, IL, {toState}?: The distance between Danforth, IL, {fromState} and Colfax, IL, {toState} is 52 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Danforth, IL, {fromState} to Colfax, IL, {toState}?: The drive from Danforth, IL, {fromState} to Colfax, IL, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Danforth, IL, {fromState} to Colfax, IL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Danforth, IL, {fromState} to Colfax, IL, {toState} covers 52 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.
Which direction is Colfax, IL from Danforth, IL?: Colfax, IL lies roughly to the south-west of Danforth, IL.
Which roads does the route from Danforth, IL to Colfax, IL follow?: The drive from Danforth, IL to Colfax, IL mainly follows US 24.
Which towns do you pass between Danforth, IL and Colfax, IL?: Towns on the route from Danforth, IL to Colfax, IL include Gilman, Onarga, Chatsworth, Fairbury, Chenoa.
Are there charging stations between Danforth, IL and Colfax, IL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Danforth, IL to Colfax, IL, including Gilman, IL Rechargery Relay - US-24 (350 kW); Pilot Travel Center 468 (350 kW); Pontiac, IL Rechargery Relay - 1 Holiday Road, (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 4.

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