How far is Kankakee, IL from Cissna Park, IL?
The driving distance from Kankakee, IL to Cissna Park, IL is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kankakee and Cissna Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kankakee and Cissna Park.
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Start on East Court Street
3 m · 4 sec · East Court Street
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Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue
2351 ft · 48 sec · South Indiana Avenue
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Turn right onto East River Street
776 ft · 21 sec · East River Street
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Turn left onto South Schuyler Avenue
4.1 mi · 6 min · South Schuyler Avenue
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Continue straight
11.6 mi · 17 min
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Continue on County Road 2500 N
8.1 mi · 14 min · County Road 2500 N
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Continue on 1400 East
6.1 mi · 11 min · 1400 East
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Turn slight right onto County Road 1400 E
1.7 mi · 3 min · County Road 1400 E
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Turn slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight left
5.8 mi · 10 min
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Continue on North 1300 East Road
601 ft · 12 sec · North 1300 East Road
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Continue on North 2nd Street
1 mi · 2 min · North 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kankakee and Cissna Park.
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.
South Schuyler Avenue
Continue straight
11.6 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kankakee and Mostly Sunny near Cissna Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kankakee to Cissna Park?
The road trip is about 40.2 miles (64.7 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?
Crescent City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Kankakee and 20.1 miles from Cissna Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.48 one way or $12.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kankakee and Mostly Sunny near Cissna Park.
Stop Ideas Near Crescent City
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 Crescent City.
Gilman
Kankakee
Rantoul
Dwight station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kankakee and Cissna Park. Straight-line distance: 38.4 mi (61.8 km).
#1 Kankakee
City in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 25,668 |
| Coordinates | 41.1200300, -87.8611500 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cissna Park
Village in Pigeon Grove Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 771 |
| Coordinates | 40.5647600, -87.8930900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cissna Park (-87.89309, 40.56476)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $4.56 | $6.48 | $12.96 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $7.37 | $14.73 |
| Premium | $5.75 | $8.16 | $16.33 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $9.32 | $18.64 |
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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