How far is King, IL from Kane, IL?
The driving distance from King, IL to Kane, IL is about 18 miles (28.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between King and Kane.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between King and Kane.
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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
7.9 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto 5th Street
8.2 mi · 9 min · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Mill Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Mill Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
126 m · 20 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
37 m · 5 sec · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between King and Kane.
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.
5th Street
Turn right onto 5th Street
8.15 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving King and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kane.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from King to Kane?
The road trip is about 18 miles (28.9 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Carrollton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from King and 6.8 miles from Kane.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around King and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kane.
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 Kane. Straight-line distance: 12.38 mi (19.93 km).
#1 King
Township in Christian County, Illinois
| Population | 227 |
| Coordinates | 39.2308800, -90.5790100 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kane
Village in Illinois
| Population | 500 |
| Coordinates | 39.1900500, -90.3537300 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broadway (-90.353729, 39.190015)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
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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