How far is it from Emington, IL, to Sheldon, IL, ?

The distance between Emington, IL, and Sheldon, IL, is 55 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Emington, IL, to Sheldon, IL, ?

The drive from Emington, IL, to Sheldon, IL, takes approximately 1 h 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Emington, IL, to Sheldon, IL, ?

The fastest route from Emington, IL, to Sheldon, IL, covers 55 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 30 min.

Which direction is Sheldon, IL from Emington, IL?

Sheldon, IL lies roughly to the east of Emington, IL.

Which roads does the route from Emington, IL to Sheldon, IL follow?

The drive from Emington, IL to Sheldon, IL mainly follows IL 116, US 52.

Which towns do you pass between Emington, IL and Sheldon, IL?

Towns on the route from Emington, IL to Sheldon, IL include Gilman, Watseka.

Are there charging stations between Emington, IL and Sheldon, IL?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Emington, IL to Sheldon, IL, 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.

Emington, IL Sheldon, IL

Distance: 55 miDuration: 1 h 30 min

Driving from Emington, IL to Sheldon, IL takes about 1 h 30 min via IL 116. The distance is 55 mi. The straight-line distance is 44 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Danforth, IL. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 55 mi

1 Depart left onto Main Street 68 yd
2 Turn left onto Division Street 123 yd
3 Continue straight onto North 3000 East Road 6 mi
4 Turn left onto East 1800 North Road 5 mi
5 Continue straight onto West Jackson Street 2 mi
6 Continue straight onto E 1700 N Rd 17 mi
7 Continue straight onto North Street 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto County Road 2600 N 10 mi

9 Continue straight onto East 2600 North Road 4 mi
10 Continue straight onto County Road 2600 N 4 mi
11 Continue straight onto County Road N 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto East 2600 North Road 1 mi
13 Continue slightly right onto North Raub Avenue 9 mi
14 Continue straight onto 4th Street 1 mi
15 Turn right onto Depot Street 162 yd
16 Arrive right onto Depot Street

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The return trip from Sheldon, IL to Emington, IL covers roughly the same distance, 55 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

4 chargers

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
Texaco electricType1 · 302 N 4th St, Kentland, IN, 479517.2 kW

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Sheldon, IL → Iroquois, IL5 mi · 10 min Sheldon, IL → Kentland, IN8 mi · 15 min Sheldon, IL → Kentland Municipal Airport (KKT)9 mi · 20 min Sheldon, IL → Donovan, IL9 mi · 15 min Sheldon, IL → Watseka, IL10 mi · 20 min Sheldon, IL → Earl Park, IN14 mi · 25 min

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

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How far is it from Emington, IL, {fromState} to Sheldon, IL, {toState}?: The distance between Emington, IL, {fromState} and Sheldon, IL, {toState} is 55 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Emington, IL, {fromState} to Sheldon, IL, {toState}?: The drive from Emington, IL, {fromState} to Sheldon, IL, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Emington, IL, {fromState} to Sheldon, IL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Emington, IL, {fromState} to Sheldon, IL, {toState} covers 55 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 30 min.
Which direction is Sheldon, IL from Emington, IL?: Sheldon, IL lies roughly to the east of Emington, IL.
Which roads does the route from Emington, IL to Sheldon, IL follow?: The drive from Emington, IL to Sheldon, IL mainly follows IL 116, US 52.
Which towns do you pass between Emington, IL and Sheldon, IL?: Towns on the route from Emington, IL to Sheldon, IL include Gilman, Watseka.
Are there charging stations between Emington, IL and Sheldon, IL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Emington, IL to Sheldon, IL, 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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