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Trip from Irvington, IL to McKinley, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

57m

Distance

34.8 mi

56 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 53m ★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Irvington, IL, IL

Irvington, IL

Quang Vuong

Downtown McKinley, IL, IL

McKinley, IL

Chris F

Trip Overview

Irvington, IL to McKinley, IL is 34.8 miles and takes about 57 minutes via I 64, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, direct trip that stays within Illinois, moving you from one part of the Midwest to another. Given its brief duration, it's ideal for a quick excursion or a segment of a longer journey. You'll primarily be on major roadways, making it a straightforward drive with minimal navigational challenges. Consider this route when you need an efficient way to cover this specific distance without much fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 64 10.4 mi 11m
County Highway 21 6.7 mi 16m
East Saint Louis Street 5.6 mi 8m
IL 127 3.7 mi 4m
County Highway 16 2.5 mi 5m
United States Route 51 2.4 mi 2m
South 2nd Street 1.1 mi 2m
North Cherry Street 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 64 — 10.4 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Irvington, IL and McKinley, IL.

1

Start on IL 177

360 ft · 9 sec · IL 177
2

Turn right onto South 2nd Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · South 2nd Street
3

Turn right onto US 51

2.4 mi · 2 min · United States Route 51
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward Saint Louis
5

Merge onto I 64

10 mi · 11 min · I 64
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward IL 127
7

Turn straight onto IL 127

3.7 mi · 4 min · IL 127
8

Turn right onto IL 15

5.6 mi · 8 min · East Saint Louis Street
9

Turn left onto County Highway 21

6.7 mi · 16 min · County Highway 21
10

Continue on North Cherry Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Cherry Street
11

Turn right onto East Main Street

0.3 mi · 55 sec · East Main Street
12

Turn left onto South Mulberry Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Mulberry Street
13

Continue on County Highway 16

2.5 mi · 5 min · County Highway 16
14

Arrive at destination

County Highway 16

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

capital and largest city of Tennessee, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Nashville, IL

17 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Plum Hill, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nashville, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Irvington, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 18.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | South 2nd Street

Turn right onto South 2nd Street

Navigation decision point

4
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 51 / United States Route 51

Turn right onto US 51 / United States Route 51

Navigation decision point

4
3.6 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the ramp toward Saint Louis

Navigation decision point

Toward Saint Louis
4
14.3 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward IL 127

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward IL 127
4
18.3 mi into trip | ~22m in | IL 15 / East Saint Louis Street

Turn right onto IL 15 / East Saint Louis Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.42 one way

$12.85 round trip

$4.69/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.33 $7.30 $14.59
premium $5.87 $8.04 $16.09
diesel $6.57 $9.00 $18.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.4 0 $3.65 $1.67
Efficient EV 8.7 0 $3.05 $1.39
EV Truck/SUV 13.9 0 $4.87 $2.23

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Oct 17, 2026

Origin

Irvington, IL

Evening in Irvington on Sunday

Local time

8:08 PM

CDT

Current temp

38°F

Mostly Clear

N 12 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 9:54PM CDT until October 17 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 8:43PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Destination

McKinley, IL

Evening in McKinley on Sunday

Local time

8:08 PM

CDT

Current temp

38°F

Mostly Clear

N 9 to 14 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 9:54PM CDT until October 17 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 8:43PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

50°F

Nashville, IL

17 mi in

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

57m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is largely highway-focused, with 74% of the journey taking place on faster roads like I 64. You'll experience a 10.4-mile stretch on I 64 without interruption, which sets a consistent pace for a good portion of the trip. Expect the main roads, including County Highway 21 and East Saint Louis Street, to contribute to the overall efficiency of this route. While not a scenic tour, the highway sections offer a practical and quick transit between your starting and ending points, allowing for steady progress.

74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.4 mi on I 64.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and County Highway 21. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South 2nd Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 57m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 51 / United States Route 51): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles: Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

556 ft 481 ft

Total Climb

115 ft

Total Descent

95 ft

Highest Point

556 ft

~7.4 mi in

Elevation Range

75 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Irvington, IL to McKinley, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Louis along the way.

Saint Louis

3.6 mi in | ~5m

About the Cities

Starting in Irvington, IL

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 34.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.4 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 51 / United States Route 51): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles: Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at McKinley, IL before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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