How far is Stonington, IL from Kincaid, IL?

The driving distance from Stonington, IL to Kincaid, IL is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.4 mi
00h 25m
Flight
12.32 mi
19.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.32 mi
Kilometers
19.83 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.4 mi
Kilometers
26.39 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kincaid
Sat, Apr 18, 7:21 AM CDT
Return by in Stonington
Sat, Apr 18, 7:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stonington
2026-04-18T06:56
Arrive Kincaid
Sat, Apr 18, 7:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Stonington
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Taylorville
IL

City in Christian County, Illinois

From Stonington
8.2 mi
00h 12m
To Kincaid
8.2 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 mph WNW
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Stonington and Kincaid.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stonington and Kincaid.

  1. 1

    Start on Anomynous Street

    22 m · 5 sec · Anomynous Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto American Legion Drive

    631 ft · 30 sec · American Legion Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto N Main St

    7.5 mi · 9 min · N Main St

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Water Street

    845 ft · 11 sec · Water Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Park Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Park Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Webster Street

    2286 ft · 33 sec · North Webster Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West Springfield Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Springfield Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto E 1500 North Road

    6 mi · 11 min · E 1500 North Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Market Street

    159 m · 23 sec · Market Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Dial Street

    49 m · 7 sec · Dial Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Dial Street

    64 m · 9 sec · Dial Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stonington and Kincaid.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
N Main St
7.52 mi · 46%
E 1500 North Road
5.99 mi · 37%
East Park Street
1.07 mi · 7%
West Springfield Road
0.89 mi · 5%
North Webster Street
0.43 mi · 3%
Water Street
0.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

N Main St

Turn right onto N Main St

7.52 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
12.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Taylorville
00h 12m from Stonington
Leave By
7:40 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Stonington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kincaid.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stonington to Kincaid?

The road trip is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Taylorville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Stonington and 8.2 miles from Kincaid.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.19 one way or $4.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Stonington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kincaid.

Stop Ideas Near Taylorville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Taylorville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Taylorville.

RAIL

Springfield station

42 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

59 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Lincoln

67 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Mattoon station

79 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stonington and Kincaid. Straight-line distance: 12.32 mi (19.83 km).

Stonington

#1 Stonington

Township in Christian County, Illinois

Population835
Coordinates39.6400400, -89.1928600
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Kincaid

#2 Kincaid

City in Anderson County, Kansas, United States of America

Population1,362
Coordinates39.5886600, -89.4145400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Anomynous Street (-89.192792, 39.639996)
End: North Avenue (-89.414003, 39.588659)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.19 L · about $2.19
Round trip
$4.37
1.16 gal · 4.38 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.19 $4.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.47 $4.93
Premium $4.65 $2.70 $5.40
Diesel $5.30 $3.08 $6.15

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Stonington and Kincaid. The current time is 06:56:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.