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Starved Rock to Watkins Glen · 1 day

A scenic cross-country transition from the canyons of Illinois to the waterfalls of the Finger Lakes, featuring a restful overnight stay in the historic lakeside city of Erie, Pennsylvania.

1days
3stops
1212km

The route

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start in Oglesby, end in Watkins Glen.

DAY01

Starved Rock → Watkins Glen

1212 km · 12h 45m driving · long drive
  1. 09:0011:00
    Starved Rock· start
  2. 892 km · 9h 23m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Presque Isle
  4. 320 km · 3h 22m
  5. 15:00
    Watkins Glen
Heads Up
  • Day 1: 12h 45m driving — plan rest stops
  • This route involves approximately 10 hours of driving; Erie is the ideal midpoint for an overnight stay.
  • Check for seasonal trail closures at Watkins Glen, as the Gorge Trail often closes in late autumn.
  • Expect tolls along the I-80 and I-90 corridors through Indiana and Ohio.