Origin
Beaucoup, IL
Late night in Beaucoup on Friday
Local time
1:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beaucoup, IL to McKinley, IL
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
43m
Distance
21.6 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beaucoup, IL
Quentin Guiot
McKinley, IL
Chris F
Trip Overview
The drive from Beaucoup, IL to McKinley, IL covers 21.6 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on IL 15, County Highway 21, County Highway 16 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.3 miles on IL 15. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 21.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 43m highway drive covering 21.6 miles, with most of the trip on IL 15 and County Highway 21. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.3 miles on IL 15.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
IL 15 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IL 15 and County Highway 21. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Ballard Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Ballard Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (IL 15): Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles (County Highway 21): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Ballard Street
At end of road, turn left onto Ballard Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
IL 15
Turn right onto IL 15
Navigation decision point
4
10.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
County Highway 21
Turn left onto County Highway 21
Navigation decision point
4
18.1 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
18.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
South Mulberry Street
Turn left onto South Mulberry Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 15 | 10.3 mi | 15m |
| County Highway 21 | 6.7 mi | 16m |
| County Highway 16 | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| North Cherry Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Mulberry Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| County Highway 11 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Wetsell Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
IL 15
— 10.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaucoup, IL and McKinley, IL.
1
Start on Wetsell Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Wetsell Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto Ballard Street
340 ft
·
9 sec
·
Ballard Street
3
Continue on County Highway 11
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
County Highway 11
4
Turn right onto IL 15
10 mi
·
15 min
·
IL 15
5
Turn left onto County Highway 21
6.7 mi
·
16 min
·
County Highway 21
6
Continue on North Cherry Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cherry Street
7
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
East Main Street
8
Turn left onto South Mulberry Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mulberry Street
9
Continue on County Highway 16
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
County Highway 16
10
Arrive at destination
County Highway 16
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.38 one way
$6.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.16 | $8.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
McKinley, IL
Late night in McKinley on Friday
Local time
1:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Beaucoup, IL to McKinley, IL covers 21.6 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are IL 15, County Highway 21, County Highway 16. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.8 miles from Beaucoup, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Ballard Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (IL 15): Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles (County Highway 21): Navigation decision point.
The route from Beaucoup, IL to McKinley, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
More trips to McKinley, IL
Explore more options from Beaucoup, IL or browse trips ending in McKinley, IL.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse IL road trips.