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Starved Rock to Watkins Glen · 1 day

A focused cross-country transit from the Illinois river bluffs to the heart of the Finger Lakes, balancing efficient highway travel with a scenic afternoon arrival at New York's most famous gorge.

1days
3stops
1222km

The route

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start in Oglesby, end in Watkins Glen.

DAY01

Starved Rock → Watkins Glen

1222 km · 12h 52m driving · long drive
  1. 09:00
    Starved Rock· start
  2. 719 km · 7h 34m
  3. 12:00
    Solstice Steps
  4. 503 km · 5h 18m
  5. 15:00
    ⭐ Watkins Glen
Heads Up
  • Day 1: 12h 52m driving — plan rest stops
  • This route covers approximately 700 miles; start before 7:00 AM to ensure arrival before sunset.
  • Expect multiple tolls along the I-80 and I-90 corridors through Indiana, Ohio, and New York.
  • Watkins Glen gorge trails typically close in late autumn; check seasonal access if traveling after October.