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

The distance between Danforth, IL, and Essex, is 45 mi by road.

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

The drive from Danforth, IL, to Essex, takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Danforth, IL, to Essex, covers 45 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.

Which direction is Essex from Danforth, IL?

Essex lies roughly to the north-west of Danforth, IL.

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

Towns on the route from Danforth, IL to Essex include Clifton, Kankakee, Limestone, Herscher.

Are there charging stations between Danforth, IL and Essex?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Danforth, IL to Essex, including Gilman, IL Rechargery Relay - US-24 (350 kW); Meijer 301 (Bradley, IL) (350 kW); Pilot Travel Center 468 (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 18.

Danforth, IL Essex

Distance: 45 miDuration: 1 h 10 min

Driving from Danforth, IL to Essex takes about 1 h 10 min via IL 17. The distance is 45 mi. The straight-line distance is 28 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Danforth, IL, Chebanse, IL, Limestone, IL. Driving directions

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Driving directions22 · 45 mi

1 Depart left onto North Central Street 5 mi
2 Turn left onto County Road 2600 N 1 mi
3 Take ramp right 1 mi
4 Merge slightly left 15 mi
5 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
6 Keep slightly right 91 yd
7 Turn straight onto South Schuyler Avenue 2 mi
8 Turn left onto South East Avenue 1 mi
9 Turn slightly left onto West Water Street 1 mi
10 Turn right onto South Wall Street 1 mi
11 Turn left onto West Station Street 1 mi
12 At end of road, turn left onto West Station Street 93 yd
13 Continue straight onto Court Street 1 mi

14 Continue straight onto West Station Street 1 mi
15 Continue straight onto County Road 0 10 mi
16 Continue straight onto West Route 17 5 mi
17 Turn right onto North 16000 West Road 4 mi
18 Continue straight onto South East Street 1 mi
19 Turn left onto West Main Street 1 mi
20 Turn right onto Parls Street 1 mi
21 Turn left onto Foley Drive 1 mi
22 Arrive right onto Foley Drive

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The return trip from Essex to Danforth, IL covers roughly the same distance, 45 mi.

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Charging points along the way

18 chargers

Gilman, IL Rechargery Relay - US-24CCS, Tesla · 625 US-24, Gilman, IL, 60938350 kW
Meijer 301 (Bradley, IL)CCS · 990 N Kinzie Ave, Bradley, IL, 60915350 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
Meijer - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 990 N Kinzie Ave, Bradley, IL, 60915250 kW

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Essex, IL → East Brooklyn, IL5 mi · 15 min Essex, IL → Braceville, IL8 mi · 15 min Essex, IL → Diamond, IL11 mi · 25 min Essex, IL → Gardner, IL9 mi · 25 min Essex, IL → Plainfield, IL36 mi · 55 min Essex, IL → Strawn, IL49 mi · 1 h 20 min

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

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How far is it from Danforth, IL, {fromState} to Essex, {toState}?: The distance between Danforth, IL, {fromState} and Essex, {toState} is 45 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Danforth, IL, {fromState} to Essex, {toState}?: The drive from Danforth, IL, {fromState} to Essex, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Danforth, IL, {fromState} to Essex, {toState}?: The fastest route from Danforth, IL, {fromState} to Essex, {toState} covers 45 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.
Which direction is Essex from Danforth, IL?: Essex lies roughly to the north-west of Danforth, IL.
Which towns do you pass between Danforth, IL and Essex?: Towns on the route from Danforth, IL to Essex include Clifton, Kankakee, Limestone, Herscher.
Are there charging stations between Danforth, IL and Essex?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Danforth, IL to Essex, including Gilman, IL Rechargery Relay - US-24 (350 kW); Meijer 301 (Bradley, IL) (350 kW); Pilot Travel Center 468 (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 18.

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