Distance from Polsgrove, Illinois to Sterling, Illinois

Polsgrove Sterling
Total Distance
38 mi
(61.2 km)
Travel Time
48 minutes

The driving distance from Polsgrove, Illinois to Sterling, Illinois is 38 mi (61.2 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 19.4 mi (31.2 km)

Estimated travel time by road is 48 minutes

We found 3 routes between Polsgrove and Sterling.

Available Routes

Shortest Fastest
IL-40 S
36.8 mi
59.2 km
47 minutes
IL-78 S and IL-40 S
38 mi
61.2 km
48 minutes
IL-78 S
42 mi
67.6 km
55 minutes

Route Directions

38 mi
48 min

Route Directions

Follow Old Galena Trail to IL-78 S
2.8 mi
4 min
Continue on IL-78 S to Hopkins Township
32.5 mi
39 min
Take Emerson Rd and W 4th St to 1st Ave in Sterling
6.5 mi
11 min
Drive to E 4th St
0.2 mi
0 min

Route Directions

Follow Old Galena Trail to IL-78 S
2.8 mi
4 min
Take IL-40 S to Telegraph Rd in Salem Township
8.7 mi
11 min
Continue on Telegraph Rd to Wysox Township
5.8 mi
6 min
Drive to IL-40/Locust St in Sterling
19.5 mi
24 min

Journey Details

Traveling from Polsgrove, Illinois to Sterling, Illinois covers 36.8 miles (59 km) in a southeast direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 47 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (37-42 miles / 59-68 km). The primary route shown here saves 9 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views. During midday weekday travel, expect lighter midday traffic with average speeds around 44 mph (71 km/h) .

Journey Waypoints

Polsgrove

Starting Point

Woodland Township, Illinois

45 mi to destination

1 mi
Ashdale Junction, Illinois

Traveled 11 mi from origin

1 mi
Chadwick, Illinois

33 mi to destination

1 mi
Milledgeville, Illinois

22 mi to destination

2 mi
Coleta, Illinois

Traveled 33 mi from origin

1 mi
Emerson, Illinois

Traveled 45 mi from origin

1 mi
Sterling

Destination