How far is it from Downs, IL, to Forest City, ?

The distance between Downs, IL, and Forest City, is 61 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Downs, IL, to Forest City, ?

The drive from Downs, IL, to Forest City, takes approximately 1 h 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Downs, IL, to Forest City, ?

The fastest route from Downs, IL, to Forest City, covers 61 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 30 min.

Which direction is Forest City from Downs, IL?

Forest City lies roughly to the west of Downs, IL.

Which roads does the route from Downs, IL to Forest City follow?

The drive from Downs, IL to Forest City mainly follows US 136.

Which towns do you pass between Downs, IL and Forest City?

Towns on the route from Downs, IL to Forest City include Bloomington, Heyworth, Atlanta, Delavan, Mason City.

Are there charging stations between Downs, IL and Forest City?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Downs, IL to Forest City, including Walmart 3459 (Bloomington, IL) (350 kW); Circle K - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Meijer - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 45.

Downs, IL Forest City

Distance: 61 miDuration: 1 h 30 min

Driving from Downs, IL to Forest City takes about 1 h 30 min via US 136. The distance is 61 mi. The straight-line distance is 50 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in McLean, IL, Armington, IL. Driving directions

EV Charging Stations Attractions Show more

Driving directions10 · 61 mi

1 Depart right 8 mi
2 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
3 Merge slightly left onto South Veterans Parkway 12 mi
4 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
5 Turn right onto Dixie Road 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto East 200 North Road 35 mi
7 Turn right onto 2800 East 5 mi
8 Continue straight onto North County Road 2800E 1 mi

9 Turn left onto Market 1 mi
10 Arrive onto Market Street

View more details

The return trip from Forest City to Downs, IL covers roughly the same distance, 61 mi.

Driving directions from Downs, IL to Forest City
Charging points along the way
Top attractions along the route
Find hotels near Forest City
Rent a car near Downs, IL
Popular routes from destination
Questions and answers

Along the way

Charging points along the way

45 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 37 mi

Walmart 3459 (Bloomington, IL)CCS, CHAdeMO · 2225 W Market St, Bloomington, IL, 61705350 kW
Circle K - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 610 West Raab Rd, Normal, IL, 61761250 kW
Meijer - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 1900 East College Avenue, Normal, IL, 61761250 kW
Normal, ILCCS, Tesla · 1750 Bradford Ln, Normal, IL, 61761200 kW
Barker Motor CoCCS · 2030 IRELAND GROVE RD, BLOOMINGTON, IL, 61704150 kW

EV Charging Stations

Data source: OpenChargeMap

Top attractions along the route

No notable attractions were found along this route.

Book

Find hotels near Forest City

Rent a car near Downs, IL

Explore

Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Forest City, IL → Manito, IL5 mi · 15 min Forest City, IL → Topeka, IL8 mi · 20 min Forest City, IL → Easton, IL11 mi · 25 min Forest City, IL → Green Valley, IL12 mi · 30 min Forest City, IL → South Pekin, IL17 mi · 35 min Forest City, IL → San Jose, IL17 mi · 35 min

Sources

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

Overview

Questions and answers

How far is it from Downs, IL, {fromState} to Forest City, {toState}?: The distance between Downs, IL, {fromState} and Forest City, {toState} is 61 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Downs, IL, {fromState} to Forest City, {toState}?: The drive from Downs, IL, {fromState} to Forest City, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Downs, IL, {fromState} to Forest City, {toState}?: The fastest route from Downs, IL, {fromState} to Forest City, {toState} covers 61 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 30 min.
Which direction is Forest City from Downs, IL?: Forest City lies roughly to the west of Downs, IL.
Which roads does the route from Downs, IL to Forest City follow?: The drive from Downs, IL to Forest City mainly follows US 136.
Which towns do you pass between Downs, IL and Forest City?: Towns on the route from Downs, IL to Forest City include Bloomington, Heyworth, Atlanta, Delavan, Mason City.
Are there charging stations between Downs, IL and Forest City?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Downs, IL to Forest City, including Walmart 3459 (Bloomington, IL) (350 kW); Circle K - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Meijer - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 45.

Table of contents