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

The distance between Danforth, IL, and Ellsworth, IL, is 65 mi by road.

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

The drive from Danforth, IL, to Ellsworth, IL, takes approximately 1 h 40 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Danforth, IL, to Ellsworth, IL, covers 65 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 40 min.

Which direction is Ellsworth, IL from Danforth, IL?

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

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

The drive from Danforth, IL to Ellsworth, IL mainly follows I 57, IL 9.

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

Towns on the route from Danforth, IL to Ellsworth, IL include Gilman, Onarga, Paxton, Gibson City, Colfax.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Danforth, IL to Ellsworth, IL, including Gilman, IL Rechargery Relay - US-24 (350 kW); Pilot Travel Center 468 (350 kW); K & H Travel Plaza - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 4.

Danforth, IL Ellsworth, IL

Distance: 65 miDuration: 1 h 40 min

Driving from Danforth, IL to Ellsworth, IL takes about 1 h 40 min via IL 9. The distance is 65 mi. The straight-line distance is 47 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Gilman, IL, Onarga, IL. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 65 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 1 mi
7 Take ramp slightly left 1 mi
8 Merge slightly left 22 mi
9 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
10 Turn right 15 mi
11 Turn slightly right 46 yd
12 Turn right 1 mi
13 Turn left 8 mi

14 Turn straight 12 mi
15 Turn left onto North 2850 East Road 3 mi
16 Continue straight onto North Main Street 1 mi
17 Turn left onto Lincoln Street 47 yd
18 Arrive right onto Lincoln Street

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The return trip from Ellsworth, IL to Danforth, IL covers roughly the same distance, 65 mi.

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Charging points along the way

4 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 59 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
K & H Travel Plaza - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 1043 South Crescent Street, Gilman, IL, 60938250 kW
Casey's #3538 - Le RoyCCS · 417 S Chestnut St, Le Roy, IL, 61752150 kW

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Ellsworth, IL → Elliott, IL29 mi · 55 min Ellsworth, IL → Goodfield, IL39 mi · 1 h Ellsworth, IL → Arrowsmith, IL6 mi · 15 min Ellsworth, IL → Colfax, IL14 mi · 35 min Ellsworth, IL → Wapella, IL33 mi · 1 h Ellsworth, IL → Cooksville, IL7 mi · 30 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 Danforth, IL, {fromState} to Ellsworth, IL, {toState}?: The distance between Danforth, IL, {fromState} and Ellsworth, IL, {toState} is 65 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Danforth, IL, {fromState} to Ellsworth, IL, {toState}?: The drive from Danforth, IL, {fromState} to Ellsworth, IL, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Danforth, IL, {fromState} to Ellsworth, IL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Danforth, IL, {fromState} to Ellsworth, IL, {toState} covers 65 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 40 min.
Which direction is Ellsworth, IL from Danforth, IL?: Ellsworth, IL lies roughly to the south-west of Danforth, IL.
Which roads does the route from Danforth, IL to Ellsworth, IL follow?: The drive from Danforth, IL to Ellsworth, IL mainly follows I 57, IL 9.
Which towns do you pass between Danforth, IL and Ellsworth, IL?: Towns on the route from Danforth, IL to Ellsworth, IL include Gilman, Onarga, Paxton, Gibson City, Colfax.
Are there charging stations between Danforth, IL and Ellsworth, IL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Danforth, IL to Ellsworth, IL, including Gilman, IL Rechargery Relay - US-24 (350 kW); Pilot Travel Center 468 (350 kW); K & H Travel Plaza - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 4.

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