How far is Kast Bridge, NY from Ilion, NY?

The driving distance from Kast Bridge, NY to Ilion, NY is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.4 miles (7.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.46 mi
00h 10m
Flight
4.44 mi
7.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.44 mi
Kilometers
7.14 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.46 mi
Kilometers
10.4 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ilion
Fri, Apr 17, 6:23 PM EDT
Return by in Kast Bridge
Fri, Apr 17, 6:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kast Bridge
2026-04-17T18:12
Arrive Ilion
Fri, Apr 17, 6:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kast Bridge
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Herkimer
NY

City in Herkimer County, New York, United States of America

From Kast Bridge
3.2 mi
00h 05m
To Ilion
3.2 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Kast Bridge Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Friday
Using Salisbury as the closest live forecast in the Herkimer County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
Ilion Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Friday
Using Salisbury as the closest live forecast in the Herkimer County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kast Bridge and Ilion.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kast Bridge and Ilion.

  1. 1

    Start on West End Road

    133 m · 17 sec · West End Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Middleville Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Middleville Road

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 28

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 28

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East State Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East State Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 5

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Route 5

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto NY 51 South: Ilion

    1885 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Central Avenue

    2777 ft · 53 sec · Central Avenue

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kast Bridge and Ilion.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
123.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Middleville Road
2.23 mi · 35%
State Route 5
1.79 mi · 28%
State Highway 28
0.77 mi · 12%
East State Street
0.71 mi · 11%
Central Avenue
0.53 mi · 8%
NY 51 South
0.36 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Middleville Road

Turn left onto Middleville Road

2.23 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
4.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Herkimer
00h 05m from Kast Bridge
Leave By
8:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Kast Bridge and Chance Rain Showers near Ilion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kast Bridge to Ilion?

The road trip is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km) and usually takes 00h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Herkimer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Kast Bridge and 3.2 miles from Ilion.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 4.4 miles (7.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.92 one way or $1.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kast Bridge and Chance Rain Showers near Ilion.

Stop Ideas Near Herkimer

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Herkimer, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Herkimer.

RAIL

Union Station

21 mi away
321 Main St.
RAIL

Rome station

42 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Amsterdam station

64 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
RAIL

Schenectady

88 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kast Bridge and Ilion. Straight-line distance: 4.44 mi (7.14 km).

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#1 Kast Bridge

Kast Bridge is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.0700700, -74.9901600
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Ilion

#2 Ilion

Village in Herkimer County, New York

Population7,616
Coordinates43.0150700, -75.0354300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: West End Road (-74.990142, 43.070062)
End: Central Avenue (-75.035474, 43.015079)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.23 gal
0.86 L · about $0.92
Round trip
$1.84
0.46 gal · 1.72 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.1 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $0.92 $1.84
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.03 $2.06
Premium $4.86 $1.12 $2.24
Diesel $4.69 $1.08 $2.16

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Kast Bridge and Ilion. The current time is 18:12:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.