How far is King, IL from Patterson, IL?
The driving distance from King, IL to Patterson, IL is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (29 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between King and Patterson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between King and Patterson.
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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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Continue on 350 East
1.3 mi · 3 min · 350 East
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Continue on River Road
1 mi · 3 min · River Road
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Continue on 350 East
2.8 mi · 7 min · 350 East
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Continue on 1600 North
1.1 km · 2 min · 1600 North
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Continue on River Road
2324 ft · 1 min · River Road
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Continue on 350 East
2755 ft · 1 min · 350 East
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Continue on 2150 East
2.1 mi · 5 min · 2150 East
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Continue on Il River Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Il River Road
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Continue on 2160 North
2358 ft · 1 min · 2160 North
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Continue on River Road
3.6 mi · 9 min · River Road
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Turn right onto 2510 North
1.7 mi · 7 min · 2510 North
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Turn right onto Taylor Street
3108 ft · 2 min · Taylor Street
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Turn left onto Manchester Street
1329 ft · 1 min · Manchester Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Manchester Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between King and Patterson.
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.
River Road
Continue on River Road
3.57 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 Rain Showers Likely near Patterson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from King to Patterson?
The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.8 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?
Walkerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from King and 10.8 miles from Patterson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (29 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.87 one way or $5.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around King and Rain Showers Likely near Patterson.
Stop Ideas Near Walkerville
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 Walkerville.
Carlinville
Alton
Springfield station
Gateway Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between King and Patterson. Straight-line distance: 18 mi (28.97 km).
#1 King
Township in Christian County, Illinois
| Population | 227 |
| Coordinates | 39.2308800, -90.5790100 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Patterson
Township in Greene County, Illinois
| Population | 580 |
| Coordinates | 39.4806000, -90.4829000 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manchester Street (-90.482919, 39.480664)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
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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