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

The distance between Danforth, IL, and Pontiac, IL, is 42 mi by road.

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

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

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

The fastest route from Danforth, IL, to Pontiac, IL, covers 42 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.

Which direction is Pontiac, IL from Danforth, IL?

Pontiac, IL lies roughly to the west of Danforth, IL.

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

The drive from Danforth, IL to Pontiac, IL mainly follows IL 116.

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

Towns on the route from Danforth, IL to Pontiac, IL include Clifton.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Danforth, IL to Pontiac, 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: 5.

Danforth, IL Pontiac, IL

Distance: 42 miDuration: 1 h 10 min

Driving from Danforth, IL to Pontiac, IL takes about 1 h 10 min via IL 116. The distance is 42 mi. The straight-line distance is 35 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Danforth, IL. Driving directions

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Driving directions14 · 42 mi

1 Depart left onto North Central Street 5 mi
2 Turn left onto County Road 2600 N 17 mi
3 Continue straight onto East Jackson Street 2 mi
4 Continue straight onto East 1700 North Road 3 mi
5 Turn straight 15 mi
6 Keep slightly right onto East 1800 North Road 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto East Indiana Avenue 2 mi
8 At end of road, turn right onto North Main Street 1 mi

9 At end of road, turn left onto Historic Route 66 117 yd
10 Continue straight onto East 1830 North Road 121 yd
11 Continue straight onto East 1830 North Road 1 mi
12 Continue right onto East 1830 North Road 35 yd
13 Turn left onto Old Route 66 1 mi
14 Arrive right onto Old Route 66

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The return trip from Pontiac, IL to Danforth, IL covers roughly the same distance, 42 mi.

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Charging points along the way

5 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 41 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
City of PontiacType1 · 115 West Howard Street, Pontiac, IL, 617647.2 kW

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Pontiac, IL → Forrest, IL23 mi · 35 min Pontiac, IL → Rutland, IL31 mi · 55 min Pontiac, IL → Herscher, IL41 mi · 1 h 5 min Pontiac, IL → Bloomington, IL38 mi · 50 min Pontiac, IL → St. Anne, IL57 mi · 1 h 35 min Pontiac, IL → Flanagan, IL13 mi · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 5, 2026.

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How far is it from Danforth, IL, {fromState} to Pontiac, IL, {toState}?: The distance between Danforth, IL, {fromState} and Pontiac, IL, {toState} is 42 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Danforth, IL, {fromState} to Pontiac, IL, {toState}?: The drive from Danforth, IL, {fromState} to Pontiac, IL, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Danforth, IL, {fromState} to Pontiac, IL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Danforth, IL, {fromState} to Pontiac, IL, {toState} covers 42 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.
Which direction is Pontiac, IL from Danforth, IL?: Pontiac, IL lies roughly to the west of Danforth, IL.
Which roads does the route from Danforth, IL to Pontiac, IL follow?: The drive from Danforth, IL to Pontiac, IL mainly follows IL 116.
Which towns do you pass between Danforth, IL and Pontiac, IL?: Towns on the route from Danforth, IL to Pontiac, IL include Clifton.
Are there charging stations between Danforth, IL and Pontiac, IL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Danforth, IL to Pontiac, 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: 5.

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