How far is King, IL from Carrollton, IL?

The driving distance from King, IL to Carrollton, IL is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.09 mi
00h 20m
Flight
10.44 mi
16.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.44 mi
Kilometers
16.8 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.09 mi
Kilometers
21.07 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carrollton
Thu, Apr 16, 2:54 AM CDT
Return by in King
Thu, Apr 16, 3:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave King
2026-04-16T02:33
Arrive Carrollton
Thu, Apr 16, 2:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in King
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Eldred
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From King
6.5 mi
00h 10m
To Carrollton
6.5 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between King and Carrollton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between King and Carrollton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 500 N

    1.3 mi · 5 min · 500 N

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 1000 North

    1.5 km · 2 min · 1000 North

  4. 4

    Continue on Eldred Blacktop

    1.3 km · 2 min · Eldred Blacktop

  5. 5

    Continue on 375 East

    1.3 km · 2 min · 375 East

  6. 6

    Continue on Bluff Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Bluff Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    8 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between King and Carrollton.

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
61.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
500 N
1.31 mi · 10%
Bluff Street
1.27 mi · 10%
1000 North
0.95 mi · 7%
375 East
0.79 mi · 6%
Eldred Blacktop
0.79 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

7.97 mi · 00h 14m

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 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
10.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eldred
00h 10m from King
Leave By
7:48 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving King and Scattered Rain Showers near Carrollton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from King to Carrollton?

The road trip is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Eldred is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from King and 6.5 miles from Carrollton.

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

The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.73 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around King and Scattered Rain Showers near Carrollton.

Stop Ideas Near Eldred

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Eldred, 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 Eldred.

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Alton

56 mi away
3400 College Ave.
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Carlinville

57 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
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Kirkwood

80 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
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Gateway Transportation Center

80 mi away
551 South 16th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between King and Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 10.44 mi (16.8 km).

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#1 King

Township in Christian County, Illinois

Population227
Coordinates39.2308800, -90.5790100
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Carrollton

#2 Carrollton

Township in Greene County, Illinois

Population2,352
Coordinates39.3022700, -90.4070600
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: (-90.578488, 39.230873)
End: North Main Street (-90.40706, 39.302172)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.75 L · about $1.73
Round trip
$3.47
0.92 gal · 3.5 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.73 $3.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.96 $3.91
Premium $4.65 $2.14 $4.28
Diesel $5.30 $2.44 $4.88

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 Illinois · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between King and Carrollton. The current time is 02:33:28.

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.