Origin
Ingham Mills, NY
Morning in Ingham Mills on Saturday
Local time
7:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ingham Mills, NY to Ilion, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
16.3 mi
26 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 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ingham Mills, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Ilion, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Ingham Mills, NY to Ilion, NY covers 16.3 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 5S, NY 167, Inghams Mills Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.8 miles on State Highway 5S. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Arriving in Ilion, NY
Full guide →Herkimer is a city in Central New York. This article also covers the nearby villages of Mohawk, Ilion, Frankfort, and Middleville.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 16.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 26m highway drive covering 16.3 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 5S and NY 167. The longest continuous stretch is about 7.8 miles on State Highway 5S.
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.
State Highway 5S is the longest continuous segment at about 7.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 5S and NY 167. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in near NY 5; NY 167.
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 26m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles (NY 5; NY 167): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (NY 167): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (NY 5S / State Highway 5S): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
4.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
NY 5; NY 167
Turn right onto NY 5; NY 167
Navigation decision point
4
5.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
NY 167
Turn right onto NY 167
Navigation decision point
3
7.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
NY 5S / State Highway 5S
Turn right onto NY 5S / State Highway 5S
Navigation decision point
4
15.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
NY 51 / Central Avenue
Turn left onto NY 51 / Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 5S | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| NY 167 | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Inghams Mills Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| NY 5 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Dockey Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Central Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Albany Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 5S
— 7.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ingham Mills, NY and Ilion, NY.
1
Start on CR 127
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Inghams Mills Road
2
Continue on CR 42
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dockey Road
3
Turn straight onto NY 167
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
NY 167
4
Turn right onto NY 5; NY 167
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
NY 5; NY 167
5
Continue on NY 167
519 ft
·
14 sec
·
Albany Street
6
Turn right onto NY 167
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
NY 167
7
Turn right onto NY 5S
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 5S
8
Turn straight
0.3 mi
·
1 min
9
Turn left onto NY 51
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Central Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
NY 51
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.68 one way
$5.37 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.90 | $5.80 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Ilion, NY
Morning in Ilion on Saturday
Local time
7:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
26m 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 Ingham Mills, NY to Ilion, NY covers 16.3 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 5S, NY 167, Inghams Mills Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.2 miles from Ingham Mills, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.68 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 26m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles (NY 5; NY 167): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (NY 167): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (NY 5S / State Highway 5S): Navigation decision point.
The route from Ingham Mills, NY to Ilion, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Stanwix National Monument.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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