How far is King, IL from Athensville, IL?
The driving distance from King, IL to Athensville, IL is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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 00h 54m.
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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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between King and Athensville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between King and Athensville.
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Start on the route
12 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto 500 N
1.3 mi · 5 min · 500 N
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 1000 North
1.5 km · 2 min · 1000 North
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Continue on Eldred Blacktop
1.3 km · 2 min · Eldred Blacktop
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Continue on 375 East
1.3 km · 2 min · 375 East
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Continue on Bluff Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Bluff Street
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Turn right
9.2 mi · 16 min
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Turn straight onto 1275 North
665 ft · 13 sec · 1275 North
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Continue on Illinois Route 108
9.3 mi · 16 min · Illinois Route 108
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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 County Road 3
1 mi · 4 min · County Road 3
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Continue on County Road 16
1425 ft · 1 min · County Road 16
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 16
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between King and Athensville.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving King and Mostly Sunny near Athensville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from King to Athensville?
The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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 King and 17.8 miles from Athensville.
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 9.7 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 4:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around King and Mostly Sunny near Athensville.
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 King and Athensville. Straight-line distance: 25.97 mi (41.8 km).
#1 King
Township in Christian County, Illinois
| Population | 227 |
| Coordinates | 39.2308800, -90.5790100 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Athensville
Township in Greene County, Illinois
| Population | 317 |
| Coordinates | 39.4556000, -90.1892800 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-90.189283, 39.455751)
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 | $4.75 | $9.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.36 | $10.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.86 | $11.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.68 | $13.37 |
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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