How far is it from Sterling, IL, to Compton, IL, ?

The distance between Sterling, IL, and Compton, IL, is 40 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Sterling, IL, to Compton, IL, ?

The drive from Sterling, IL, to Compton, IL, takes approximately 1 h by car.

What is the best route from Sterling, IL, to Compton, IL, ?

The fastest route from Sterling, IL, to Compton, IL, covers 40 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.

Which direction is Compton, IL from Sterling, IL?

Compton, IL lies roughly to the east of Sterling, IL.

Which roads does the route from Sterling, IL to Compton, IL follow?

The drive from Sterling, IL to Compton, IL mainly follows US 30.

Which towns do you pass between Sterling, IL and Compton, IL?

Towns on the route from Sterling, IL to Compton, IL include Rock Falls, Dixon, Amboy.

Are there charging stations between Sterling, IL and Compton, IL?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Sterling, IL to Compton, IL, including Ken Nelson Auto Group (150 kW); Ken Nelson Auto Plaza (7 kW); Tru by Hilton - Dixon IL (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 3.

Sterling, IL Compton, IL

Distance: 40 miDuration: 1 h

Driving from Sterling, IL to Compton, IL takes about 1 h via US 30. The distance is 40 mi. The straight-line distance is 33 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions11 · 40 mi

1 Depart right onto 2nd Avenue 49 yd
2 Turn right onto East 14th Street 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn left onto North Locust Street 1 mi
4 Keep slightly right onto East 2nd Street 157 yd
5 Turn straight onto 1st Avenue 2 mi
6 Turn left onto East Rock Falls Road 32 mi
7 Turn right 5 mi
8 Turn left onto West Chestnut Street 1 mi

9 Turn right onto 4th Street 63 yd
10 Turn left 94 yd
11 Arrive

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The return trip from Compton, IL to Sterling, IL covers roughly the same distance, 40 mi.

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3 chargers

Ken Nelson Auto GroupCCS, Type1 · 1100 NORTH GALENA, DIXON, IL, 61021150 kW
Ken Nelson Auto PlazaType1 · 928 N Galena Ave, Dixon, IL, 610217.2 kW
Tru by Hilton - Dixon ILType1 · 1806 S Galena Ave, Dixon, IL, 610217.2 kW

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Compton, IL → Leaf River, IL47 mi · 1 h 15 min Compton, IL → Belvidere, IL50 mi · 1 h 5 min Compton, IL → West Brooklyn, IL5 mi · 15 min Compton, IL → Paw Paw, IL8 mi · 15 min Compton, IL → Mendota, IL13 mi · 25 min Compton, IL → Sublette, IL14 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 6, 2026.

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How far is it from Sterling, IL, {fromState} to Compton, IL, {toState}?: The distance between Sterling, IL, {fromState} and Compton, IL, {toState} is 40 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling, IL, {fromState} to Compton, IL, {toState}?: The drive from Sterling, IL, {fromState} to Compton, IL, {toState} takes approximately 1 h by car.
What is the best route from Sterling, IL, {fromState} to Compton, IL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Sterling, IL, {fromState} to Compton, IL, {toState} covers 40 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.
Which direction is Compton, IL from Sterling, IL?: Compton, IL lies roughly to the east of Sterling, IL.
Which roads does the route from Sterling, IL to Compton, IL follow?: The drive from Sterling, IL to Compton, IL mainly follows US 30.
Which towns do you pass between Sterling, IL and Compton, IL?: Towns on the route from Sterling, IL to Compton, IL include Rock Falls, Dixon, Amboy.
Are there charging stations between Sterling, IL and Compton, IL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Sterling, IL to Compton, IL, including Ken Nelson Auto Group (150 kW); Ken Nelson Auto Plaza (7 kW); Tru by Hilton - Dixon IL (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 3.

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