How far is Lively Grove, IL from McKinley, IL?
The driving distance from Lively Grove, IL to McKinley, IL is about 9 miles (14.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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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.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lively Grove and McKinley.
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Start on County Highway 10
6 mi · 15 min · County Highway 10
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Turn right
2651 ft · 2 min
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Continue on Johnson Road
1.5 km · 4 min · Johnson Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway 16
1.5 mi · 4 min · County Highway 16
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Highway 16
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lively Grove and McKinley.
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.
County Highway 10
Start on County Highway 10
6.02 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Sunny leaving Lively Grove and Sunny near McKinley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lively Grove to McKinley?
The road trip is about 9 miles (14.5 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Oakdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Lively Grove and 4.5 miles from McKinley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.21 one way or $2.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lively Grove and Sunny near McKinley.
Stop Ideas Near Oakdale
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 Oakdale.
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Carbondale station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lively Grove and McKinley. Straight-line distance: 6.15 mi (9.89 km).
#1 Lively Grove
Unincorporated community in Illinois
| Population | 654 |
| Coordinates | 38.3064400, -89.6114800 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McKinley
McKinley is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.2325500, -89.5484300 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
End: McKinley (-89.54843, 38.23255)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.21 | $2.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.70 | $3.39 |
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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