Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
18.5 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Okawville, IL
Stéphane Tendon
McKinley, IL
Chris F
Okawville, IL to McKinley, IL is 18.5 miles and takes about 40 minutes via County Highway 21 and County Highway 16, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region and Illinois, offering a straightforward connection between two points. Expect a mix of driving conditions as you transition from county roads to more highway-like stretches. It's a practical route for a quick hop, suitable for a same-day excursion without needing extensive planning.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Highway 21 | 6.7 mi | 16m |
| South Front Street | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| County Highway 16 | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| W 2nd Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| North Front Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Cherry Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Mulberry Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| IL 15 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Okawville, IL and McKinley, IL.
Start on this road
Turn right
Turn left onto IL 177
Continue on IL 160
Continue on IL 160
At end of road, turn left onto IL 15
Turn right onto County Highway 21
Continue on North Cherry Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Turn left onto South Mulberry Street
Continue on County Highway 16
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto IL 177 / North Front Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto IL 15
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto South Mulberry Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.42 one way
$6.83 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.33 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| premium | $5.87 | $4.28 | $8.55 |
| diesel | $6.57 | $4.78 | $9.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Okawville on Sunday
Local time
7:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Evening in McKinley on Sunday
Local time
7:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Patchy Fog
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 18.5-mile drive involves 52% highway driving, with the longest continuous stretch being 6.7 miles on County Highway 21. You'll experience a blend of highway cruising and surface road travel. The transition from higher-speed roads to local routes will be noticeable as you approach your destination. Expect a mix of rural scenery and potentially some local traffic.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 40m 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (IL 177 / North Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (IL 15): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
129 ft
Total Descent
14 ft
Highest Point
555 ft
~18.5 mi in
Elevation Range
114 ft
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 18.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). 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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