Origin
Irvington, IL
Morning in Irvington on Saturday
Local time
8:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Irvington, IL to McKinley, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
34.8 mi
56 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Irvington, IL
Quang Vuong
McKinley, IL
Chris F
Trip Overview
Irvington, IL to McKinley, IL is 34.8 miles and takes about 57 minutes via I 64, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, direct trip that stays within Illinois, moving you from one part of the Midwest to another. Given its brief duration, it's ideal for a quick excursion or a segment of a longer journey. You'll primarily be on major roadways, making it a straightforward drive with minimal navigational challenges. Consider this route when you need an efficient way to cover this specific distance without much fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 34.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This drive is largely highway-focused, with 74% of the journey taking place on faster roads like I 64. You'll experience a 10.4-mile stretch on I 64 without interruption, which sets a consistent pace for a good portion of the trip. Expect the main roads, including County Highway 21 and East Saint Louis Street, to contribute to the overall efficiency of this route. While not a scenic tour, the highway sections offer a practical and quick transit between your starting and ending points, allowing for steady progress.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 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 South 2nd Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 57m drive. You will face about 9 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 (South 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 51 / United States Route 51): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South 2nd Street
Turn right onto South 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 51 / United States Route 51
Turn right onto US 51 / United States Route 51
Navigation decision point
4
3.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward Saint Louis
Navigation decision point
Toward Saint Louis
4
14.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward IL 127
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward IL 127
4
18.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
IL 15 / East Saint Louis Street
Turn right onto IL 15 / East Saint Louis Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Irvington, IL to McKinley, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Louis along the way.
Saint Louis
3.6 mi in
|
~5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 10.4 mi | 11m |
| County Highway 21 | 6.7 mi | 16m |
| East Saint Louis Street | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| IL 127 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| County Highway 16 | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| United States Route 51 | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| South 2nd Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Cherry Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 10.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irvington, IL and McKinley, IL.
1
Start on IL 177
360 ft
·
9 sec
·
IL 177
2
Turn right onto South 2nd Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South 2nd Street
3
Turn right onto US 51
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
United States Route 51
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward Saint Louis
5
Merge onto I 64
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 64
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward IL 127
7
Turn straight onto IL 127
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
IL 127
8
Turn right onto IL 15
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
East Saint Louis Street
9
Turn left onto County Highway 21
6.7 mi
·
16 min
·
County Highway 21
10
Continue on North Cherry Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cherry Street
11
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
East Main Street
12
Turn left onto South Mulberry Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mulberry Street
13
Continue on County Highway 16
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
County Highway 16
14
Arrive at destination
County Highway 16
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.4 mi from Irvington, IL · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Irvington, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in McKinley, IL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into McKinley, IL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.44 one way
$10.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.97 | $11.95 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.70 | $13.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.68 | $15.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
McKinley, IL
Morning in McKinley on Saturday
Local time
8:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Nashville, IL
17 mi in
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
24 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
57m 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 Irvington, IL to McKinley, IL covers 34.8 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, County Highway 21, East Saint Louis Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.4 miles from Irvington, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.44 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 57m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 51 / United States Route 51): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Irvington, IL to McKinley, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Louis along the way.
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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