How far is Roodhouse, IL from King, IL?
The driving distance from Roodhouse, IL to King, IL is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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 Greene County, Illinois
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roodhouse and King.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roodhouse and King.
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Start on Worcester Street
21 m · 8 sec · Worcester Street
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Turn left onto West Palm Street
146 m · 15 sec · West Palm Street
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Turn left onto South State Street
1.1 km · 47 sec · South State Street
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Continue on South State Avenue
2.4 mi · 3 min · South State Avenue
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on United States Route 67
8.1 mi · 9 min · United States Route 67
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Continue on North 5th Street
2692 ft · 37 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
7.9 mi · 14 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Bluff Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Bluff Street
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Continue on 375 East
1.3 km · 2 min · 375 East
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Continue on Eldred Blacktop
1.3 km · 2 min · Eldred Blacktop
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Continue on 1000 North
1.5 km · 2 min · 1000 North
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Turn right onto 500 N
1.3 mi · 5 min · 500 N
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At the end of the road, turn right
12 m · 2 sec
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0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roodhouse and King.
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.
United States Route 67
Continue on United States Route 67
8.14 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Roodhouse and Rain Showers near King.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roodhouse to King?
The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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 13.2 miles from Roodhouse and 13.2 miles from King.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.7 miles (33.3 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 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Roodhouse and Rain Showers near King.
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 Roodhouse and King. Straight-line distance: 20.7 mi (33.32 km).
#1 Roodhouse
City in Greene County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,646 |
| Coordinates | 39.4839400, -90.3715100 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
#2 King
Township in Christian County, Illinois
| Population | 227 |
| Coordinates | 39.2308800, -90.5790100 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: King (-90.57901, 39.23088)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.51 | $7.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.93 | $9.87 |
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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