Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
21.6 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McKinley, IL
Chris F
Beaucoup, IL
Quentin Guiot
This 21.6-mile trip from McKinley to Beaucoup, Illinois, is a quick jaunt that can easily be completed in about 43 minutes. With 91% of the drive on highways, it’s a focused journey perfect for a day trip. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $3, making it an economical choice for a short excursion. You'll be staying within the Midwest region throughout this drive. Consider this route for a straightforward connection between these two Illinois locations without the need for an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 15 | 10.3 mi | 15m |
| County Highway 21 | 6.7 mi | 16m |
| County Highway 16 | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| North Cherry Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Mulberry Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| County Highway 11 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Walker Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between McKinley, IL and Beaucoup, IL.
Start on County Highway 16
Continue on South Mulberry Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Turn left onto North Cherry Street
Continue on County Highway 21
At end of road, turn right onto IL 15
Turn left onto County Highway 11
Turn right onto Walker Street
Turn right onto Wetsell Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 21.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto North Cherry Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto IL 15
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Walker Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Wetsell Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.99 one way
$7.97 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.33 | $4.53 | $9.06 |
| premium | $5.87 | $4.99 | $9.99 |
| diesel | $6.57 | $5.59 | $11.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in McKinley on Sunday
Local time
8:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Clear
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued October 12 at 1:33PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Destination
Evening in Beaucoup on Sunday
Local time
8:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Clear
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued October 12 at 1:33PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This highway-focused drive is characterized by its efficiency, with over 90% of the route utilizing higher-speed roads. You'll experience a longest continuous stretch of 10.3 miles on IL 15, offering a consistent pace. While primarily a highway experience, the inclusion of County Highway 21 and County Highway 16 suggests brief transitions to more local road conditions. Expect a predictable driving rhythm rather than winding scenic byways.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IL 15 and County Highway 21. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near West Main Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (North Cherry Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (IL 15): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
129 ft
Total Descent
148 ft
Highest Point
574 ft
~20 mi in
Elevation Range
93 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 21.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
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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