How far is Athensville, IL from King, IL?
The driving distance from Athensville, IL to King, IL is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Greene County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Athensville and King.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Athensville and King.
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Start on County Road 16
1425 ft · 1 min · County Road 16
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Continue on County Road 3
1 mi · 4 min · County Road 3
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Turn left onto Illinois Route 267
10.6 mi · 16 min · Illinois Route 267
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Turn right onto Illinois Route 108
9.3 mi · 16 min · Illinois Route 108
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Continue on 1275 North
665 ft · 13 sec · 1275 North
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
9.2 mi · 16 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Bluff Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Bluff Street
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Continue on 375 East
1.3 km · 2 min · 375 East
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Continue on Eldred Blacktop
1.3 km · 2 min · Eldred Blacktop
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Continue on 1000 North
1.5 km · 2 min · 1000 North
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Turn right onto 500 N
1.3 mi · 5 min · 500 N
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At the end of the road, turn right
12 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Athensville and King.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Illinois Route 267
Turn left onto Illinois Route 267
10.6 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Athensville and Rain Showers near King.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Athensville to King?
The road trip is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km) and usually takes 01h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Carrollton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Athensville and 17.8 miles from King.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26 miles (41.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Athensville and Rain Showers near King.
Stop Ideas Near Carrollton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carrollton.
Carlinville
Alton
Gateway Transportation Center
Kirkwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Athensville and King. Straight-line distance: 25.97 mi (41.8 km).
#1 Athensville
Township in Greene County, Illinois
| Population | 317 |
| Coordinates | 39.4556000, -90.1892800 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 King
Township in Christian County, Illinois
| Population | 227 |
| Coordinates | 39.2308800, -90.5790100 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: King (-90.57901, 39.23088)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.71 | $9.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.32 | $10.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.63 | $13.26 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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