How far is it from Downs, IL, to Gilman, ?

The distance between Downs, IL, and Gilman, is 78 mi by road.

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

The drive from Downs, IL, to Gilman, takes approximately 1 h 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Downs, IL, to Gilman, ?

The fastest route from Downs, IL, to Gilman, covers 78 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 45 min.

Which direction is Gilman from Downs, IL?

Gilman lies roughly to the north-east of Downs, IL.

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

The drive from Downs, IL to Gilman mainly follows I 55, US 24. The longest single stretch is 39 mi on US 24.

Which towns do you pass between Downs, IL and Gilman?

Towns on the route from Downs, IL to Gilman include Bloomington, Hudson, Lexington, Fairbury, Chatsworth.

Are there charging stations between Downs, IL and Gilman?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Downs, IL to Gilman, 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: 47.

Downs, IL Gilman

Distance: 78 miDuration: 1 h 45 min

Driving from Downs, IL to Gilman takes about 1 h 45 min via US 24. The distance is 78 mi. The straight-line distance is 54 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Bloomington, IL, Normal, IL, Towanda, IL, Onarga, IL. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 78 mi

1 Depart right 14 mi
2 Continue straight 24 mi
3 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
4 Turn right onto West Cemetery Avenue 2 mi
5 Continue straight onto East 3100 North Road 7 mi
6 Continue straight onto East 800 North Road 3 mi
7 Continue straight onto West Oak Street 3 mi
8 Continue straight onto East 800 North Road 3 mi

9 Continue straight onto East 820 North Road 2 mi
10 Continue straight onto West Wabash Street 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto East 825 North Road 3 mi
12 Continue straight onto East 830 North Road 2 mi
13 Continue straight onto East 800 N Road 17 mi
14 Turn slightly left onto Gateway Drive 1 mi
15 Keep slightly left 1 mi
16 Arrive right

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The return trip from Gilman to Downs, IL covers roughly the same distance, 78 mi.

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Charging points along the way

47 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 35 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
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

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Gilman, IL → Onarga, IL5 mi · 10 min Gilman, IL → Champaign, IL50 mi · 1 h 5 min Gilman, IL → Chatsworth, IL18 mi · 35 min Gilman, IL → Danforth, IL6 mi · 10 min Gilman, IL → Crescent City, IL8 mi · 15 min Gilman, IL → Ashkum, IL10 mi · 20 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 Downs, IL, {fromState} to Gilman, {toState}?: The distance between Downs, IL, {fromState} and Gilman, {toState} is 78 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Downs, IL, {fromState} to Gilman, {toState}?: The drive from Downs, IL, {fromState} to Gilman, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Downs, IL, {fromState} to Gilman, {toState}?: The fastest route from Downs, IL, {fromState} to Gilman, {toState} covers 78 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 45 min.
Which direction is Gilman from Downs, IL?: Gilman lies roughly to the north-east of Downs, IL.
Which roads does the route from Downs, IL to Gilman follow?: The drive from Downs, IL to Gilman mainly follows I 55, US 24. The longest single stretch is 39 mi on US 24.
Which towns do you pass between Downs, IL and Gilman?: Towns on the route from Downs, IL to Gilman include Bloomington, Hudson, Lexington, Fairbury, Chatsworth.
Are there charging stations between Downs, IL and Gilman?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Downs, IL to Gilman, 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: 47.

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