Origin
Carrollton, IL
Afternoon in Carrollton on Saturday
Local time
2:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carrollton, IL to King, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
13.1 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carrollton, IL
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King, IL
Theodore Nguyen
Trip Overview
The drive from Carrollton, IL to King, IL covers 13.1 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Main Street, 500 N, Bluff Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8 miles on North Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | 8 mi | 14m |
| 500 N | 1.3 mi | 5m |
| Bluff Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| 1000 North | 1 mi | 2m |
| 375 East | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Eldred Blacktop | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— 8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrollton, IL and King, IL.
1
Start on IL 108
8.0 mi
·
14 min
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto Bluff Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Bluff Street
3
Continue on 375 East
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
375 East
4
Continue on Eldred Blacktop
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Eldred Blacktop
5
Continue on 1000 North
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
1000 North
6
Turn right onto 500 N
1.3 mi
·
5 min
·
500 N
7
At end of road, turn right
40 ft
·
1 sec
8
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 8 and 13.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Bluff Street
Turn left onto Bluff Street
Navigation decision point
4
11.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
500 N
Turn right onto 500 N
Navigation decision point
5
13.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.05 one way
$4.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.52 | $5.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
King, IL
Afternoon in King on Saturday
Local time
2:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Chance Rain Showers
NW 15 mph
49% chance
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
30 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
28m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
13.1 mi in 28m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8 mi on North Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 8 miles in near Bluff Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Carrollton, IL to King, IL is easy. At 28m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8 miles (Bluff Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (500 N): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 13.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8 miles on North Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 8 miles (Bluff Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (500 N): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at King, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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