Kankakee, IL Road Trips

Drivers starting from Kankakee, IL have 2 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 49 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Kankakee, IL head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

city in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States

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Trip Routes

6

Longest Drive

120.5 mi

Peoria, IL

Quickest Drive

1h 4m

Lockport, IL

Plan Around Kankakee, IL

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Kankakee, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Peoria, IL to Kankakee, IL 120.5 mi · 2h 25m Palatine, IL to Kankakee, IL 80.4 mi · 1h 43m Bolingbrook, IL to Kankakee, IL 61.4 mi · 1h 13m Chicago, IL to Kankakee, IL 58.4 mi · 1h 13m

Continue From Kankakee, IL

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Kankakee, IL to Chicago, IL 57.5 mi · 1h 14m Kankakee, IL to Lockport, IL 41.3 mi · 1h 4m

Trips from Kankakee, IL

Kankakee, IL to Chicago, IL

57.5 mi 1h 14m

Kankakee, IL to Lockport, IL

41.3 mi 1h 4m

Driving from Kankakee, IL

The typical drive from Kankakee, IL covers about 49 miles and takes around 1h 9m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 58 miles (1h 14m), while the shortest is just 41 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Kankakee, IL are Chicago, IL (57.5 mi, 1h 14m) and Lockport, IL (41.3 mi, 1h 4m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in IL currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 49-mile trip from Kankakee, IL, budget about $7 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 2 mapped routes leaving Kankakee, IL and 4 routes heading into Kankakee, IL, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 41 to 58 miles.

The longest mapped route from Kankakee, IL covers 58 miles and takes approximately 1h 14m. Shorter options start at just 41 miles.

The average route from Kankakee, IL runs about 49 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 9m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 49-mile trip from Kankakee, IL costs roughly $7 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Kankakee, IL include Chicago, IL and Lockport, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.