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

The distance between Danforth, IL, and Gifford, is 49 mi by road.

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

The drive from Danforth, IL, to Gifford, takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Danforth, IL, to Gifford, covers 49 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.

Which direction is Gifford from Danforth, IL?

Gifford lies roughly to the south of Danforth, IL.

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

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

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

Towns on the route from Danforth, IL to Gifford include Gilman, Onarga, Paxton, Rantoul.

Are there charging stations between Danforth, IL and Gifford?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Danforth, IL to Gifford, 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 Gifford

Distance: 49 miDuration: 1 h 5 min

Driving from Danforth, IL to Gifford takes about 1 h 5 min via I 57. The distance is 49 mi. The straight-line distance is 36 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Gilman, IL, Onarga, IL, Ludlow, IL. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 49 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 33 mi

9 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
10 Keep slightly left 1 mi
11 Turn straight onto Champaign Avenue 3 mi
12 Continue straight onto Klein Avenue 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto East Grove Avenue 2 mi
14 Continue straight onto County Road 3000 North 6 mi
15 Turn right onto North Main Street 1 mi
16 Arrive onto North Main Street

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The return trip from Gifford to Danforth, IL covers roughly the same distance, 49 mi.

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Charging points along the way

4 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 34 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
SHIELDS1 CP6K 80AType1 · 862 Broadmeadow Rd, Rantoul, IL, 618667.2 kW

EV Charging Stations

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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Gifford, IL → Rantoul, IL9 mi · 15 min Gifford, IL → Ludlow, IL13 mi · 20 min Gifford, IL → Potomac, IL14 mi · 25 min Gifford, IL → Royal, IL14 mi · 25 min Gifford, IL → Thomasboro, IL14 mi · 25 min Gifford, IL → Paxton, IL18 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated August 17, 2026.

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How far is it from Danforth, IL, {fromState} to Gifford, {toState}?: The distance between Danforth, IL, {fromState} and Gifford, {toState} is 49 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Danforth, IL, {fromState} to Gifford, {toState}?: The drive from Danforth, IL, {fromState} to Gifford, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Danforth, IL, {fromState} to Gifford, {toState}?: The fastest route from Danforth, IL, {fromState} to Gifford, {toState} covers 49 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.
Which direction is Gifford from Danforth, IL?: Gifford lies roughly to the south of Danforth, IL.
Which roads does the route from Danforth, IL to Gifford follow?: The drive from Danforth, IL to Gifford mainly follows I 57.
Which towns do you pass between Danforth, IL and Gifford?: Towns on the route from Danforth, IL to Gifford include Gilman, Onarga, Paxton, Rantoul.
Are there charging stations between Danforth, IL and Gifford?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Danforth, IL to Gifford, 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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