How far is McKinley, IL from Okawville, IL?
The driving distance from McKinley, IL to Okawville, IL is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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
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Township in Washington County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McKinley and Okawville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinley and Okawville.
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Start on County Highway 16
2.5 mi · 6 min · County Highway 16
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Continue on South Mulberry Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Mulberry Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1825 ft · 56 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Cherry Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Cherry Street
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Continue on County Highway 21
6.7 mi · 16 min · County Highway 21
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At the end of the road, turn left
2604 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto W 2nd Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · W 2nd Street
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Continue on South Front Street
3.8 mi · 7 min · South Front Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Front Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Front Street
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Turn right
19 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McKinley and Okawville.
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 21
Continue on County Highway 21
6.72 mi · 00h 16m
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 McKinley and Sunny near Okawville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKinley to Okawville?
The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Plum Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from McKinley and 13.4 miles from Okawville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McKinley and Sunny near Okawville.
Stop Ideas Near Plum Hill
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 Plum Hill.
Centralia station
Du Quoin
Mt. Vernon, IL
Gateway Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKinley and Okawville. Straight-line distance: 13.94 mi (22.43 km).
#1 McKinley
McKinley is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.2325500, -89.5484300 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Okawville
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 1,349 |
| Coordinates | 38.4342200, -89.5503700 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Front Street (-89.550589, 38.43422)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 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 | $3.02 | $6.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.72 | $7.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.24 | $8.49 |
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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