How far is Irvington, IL from McKinley, IL?
The driving distance from Irvington, IL to McKinley, IL is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
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.
City in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irvington and McKinley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irvington and McKinley.
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Start on the route
110 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto South 2nd Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto United States Route 51
2.4 mi · 3 min · United States Route 51
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Take the ramp right toward Saint Louis
1415 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 127
2109 ft · 51 sec
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Turn straight
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto East Saint Louis Street
5.6 mi · 8 min · East Saint Louis Street
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Turn left onto County Highway 21
6.7 mi · 16 min · County Highway 21
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Continue on North Cherry Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Cherry Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1825 ft · 56 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Mulberry Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Mulberry Street
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Continue on County Highway 16
2.5 mi · 6 min · County Highway 16
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Highway 16
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Irvington and McKinley.
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.
Saint Louis
Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving Irvington and Sunny near McKinley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irvington to McKinley?
The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Nashville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from Irvington and 17.4 miles from McKinley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.64 one way or $9.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Irvington and Sunny near McKinley.
Stop Ideas Near Nashville
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 Nashville.
Centralia station
Mt. Vernon, IL
Du Quoin
Carbondale station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irvington and McKinley. Straight-line distance: 25.31 mi (40.73 km).
#1 Irvington
Township in Washington County, Illinois
| Population | 609 |
| Coordinates | 38.4392200, -89.1628500 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McKinley
McKinley is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.2325500, -89.5484300 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
End: McKinley (-89.54843, 38.23255)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 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 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.72 | $11.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.52 | $13.05 |
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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