Knox
in Knox County of Illinois, United States

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
40.934 and -90.255 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 40° 56' 3" and W -90° 15' 17"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:44 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/Chicago
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:40 am and 8:13 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.797 and 77.565 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Martin-de-Vivies
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-05-16 08:19:50

Delve into Knox

Knox in Knox County (Illinois) is a town located in United States about 714 mi (or 1,149 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Time in Knox is now 10:44 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Chicago with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 9 airports closer to Knox, of which 6 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Greater Peoria Regional Airport in a distance of 35 mi (or 56 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Galesburg, Cambridge, Monmouth, Toulon and Lewistown. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 22°C / 72 °F

Morning Temperature 13°C / 56 °F
Evening Temperature 24°C / 75 °F
Night Temperature 17°C / 62 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 57%
Air Pressure 1008 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (3 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Friday, 17th of May 2024

24°C (76 °F)
19°C (65 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 18th of May 2024

25°C (77 °F)
20°C (68 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 19th of May 2024

26°C (78 °F)
21°C (71 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

BW PRAIRIE INN AND CONFERENCE CENTER

Address
4,0 mi
300 S SOANGETAHA RD I-74 AT EAST MAIN
61401 Galesburg
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SUPER 8 MOTEL - GALESBURG IL

Address
2,6 mi
737 KNOX HWY 10 I-74 EXIT 51
61401 Galesburg
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn Express & Suites GALESBURG

Address
4,3 mi
2160 East Main Street
61402 Galesburg
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Westbound Amtrak California Zephyr in Galesburg, IL

Published: December 31, 2014
Length: 24:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: artistmac

It's 4:50 in the evening, and the westbound California Zephyr from Chicago's Union Station thunders into Galesburg, IL, discharges passengers, takes on more, and pulls off, its whistle moaning...


Amtrak's Southwest Chief, Galesburg, IL

Published: May 16, 2007
Length: 33:25 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: araquan

The Southwest Chief arrives in Galesburg, IL on June 23, 2002.


Three BNSF Freight Trains in a Half Hour, Galesburg, Illinois

Published: December 29, 2014
Length: 56:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: artistmac

I didn't get into Galesburg, Illinois until 3:50pm, but I still caught 3 BNSF freight trains in a half hour -- that's how busy a rail hub Galesburg is. Tracks from Los Angeles and the Bay...


Amtrak Southwest Chief station stop in Galesburg Illinois

Published: July 18, 2010
Length: 09:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mcresq65

Amtrak's Southwest Chief makes a station stop in Galesburg Illinois on July 5th, 2010 before departing west on the Mendota Sub..


The Nebraska Zephyr Leaves Galesburg

Published: September 23, 2012
Length: 34:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Stephen Karlson

Watch the train accelerate once the diesel is clear of the platform.


Galesburg Academy of Martial Arts Youth Program featuring Century Jr. Grappling Dummy

Published: January 26, 2012
Length: 27:18 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: galesburgmartialarts

Galesburg Academy of Martial Arts students work with the Century Jr. Grappling dummy. These are great tools for teaching ground techniques, throws, positions and more!


Milwaukee Road 261, Galesburg Illinois, 2002

Published: October 08, 2009
Length: 13:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: John Rockey

Shot a couple of miles Northeast of town, the 261 is seen climbing a slight grade. The train has just departed Galesburg on its return trip to Chicago on June 22, 2002.


Lake Storey - Galesburg, Illinois

Published: May 20, 2012
Length: 08:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: bisnizhokie

A windy day at Lake Storey in Galesburg, Illinois. 20 May 2012. Recorded on a Samsung HMX-QF20.


BNSF Galesburg Yard Tour

Published: May 19, 2014
Length: 34:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: CSX Productions

Here is a brief tour of the BNSF's ex-BN yard at Galesburg, Illinois. I shot this from a country road overpass with a thunderstorm rolling in. Despite the rain beginning to fall, I shot as...


Amtrak Trains 6 and 4, Galesburg Illinois 2002

Published: October 08, 2009
Length: 49:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: John Rockey

While waiting for the Milwaukee Road 261 to depart Galesburg, the BN dispatcher released Amtrak #6, The Californica Zephyr and #4, The Southwest Chief, ahead of the steam train.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

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Knoxville, Illinois

Knoxville is a city in Knox County, Illinois, United States. The population was 3,495 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Galesburg Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Located at 40.9075, -90.2828 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cities in Illinois, Populated places in Knox County, Illinois, Galesburg micropolitan area, Populated places established in 1831

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