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Distance from Le Claire to Galesburg

Driving Distance
50.6 mi 81.4 km
Flying Distance
44.9 mi 72.2 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Le Claire, Iowa to Galesburg, Illinois is 50.6 mi (81.4 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 44.9 mi (72.2 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 5 min

The estimated travel time by road is 55 minutes

Traveling highway, moderate in a south direction. Average speeds around 64 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Le Claire
Place Le Claire
State/Province Iowa
Country US
Latitude 41.597506
Longitude -90.346222
GPS 41.597506° N, 90.346222° W
Local Time 6:14 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

Galesburg
Place Galesburg
State/Province Illinois
Country US
Latitude 40.947816
Longitude -90.37124
GPS 40.947816° N, 90.37124° W
Local Time 6:14 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Le Claire, Iowa to Galesburg, Illinois covers 50.6 mi (81.4 km) in a south direction. This highway, moderate route typically takes 55 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (49.0-50.6 miles / 79-81 km). The primary route shown here saves 8 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 64 mph (103 km/h).

Available Routes

I-74 and US-150 E
50.6 mi 55 minutes
Shortest
I-74
49 mi 48 minutes
Fastest

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.