Origin
Kane, IL
Evening in Kane on Thursday
Local time
6:12 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kane, IL to King, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
40m
Distance
22.3 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
King, IL
Theodore Nguyen
Trip Overview
The drive from Kane, IL to King, IL covers 22.3 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 67, North Main Street, 500 N for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.2 miles on US 67. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 22.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Kane, IL to King, IL covers 22.3 miles and takes about 40m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 67 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main 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 40m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles (IL 108 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Mill Street
Turn right onto Mill Street
Navigation decision point
4
9.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
IL 108 / North Main Street
Turn left onto IL 108 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
21 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
500 N
Turn right onto 500 N
Navigation decision point
5
22.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 67 | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| North Main Street | 7.9 mi | 14m |
| 500 N | 1.3 mi | 5m |
| Bluff Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Mill Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| 1000 North | 1 mi | 2m |
| 375 East | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Eldred Blacktop | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 67
— 8.2 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kane, IL and King, IL.
1
Start on Broadway
120 ft
·
10 sec
·
Broadway
2
Turn left onto Main Street
413 ft
·
20 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto Mill Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Mill Street
4
Turn right onto US 67
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
US 67
5
Turn left onto IL 108
7.9 mi
·
14 min
·
North Main Street
6
Turn left onto Bluff Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Bluff Street
7
Continue on 375 East
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
375 East
8
Continue on Eldred Blacktop
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Eldred Blacktop
9
Continue on 1000 North
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
1000 North
10
Turn right onto 500 N
1.3 mi
·
5 min
·
500 N
11
At end of road, turn right
40 ft
·
1 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.49 one way
$6.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 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 | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
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
King, IL
Evening in King on Thursday
Local time
6:12 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
13 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m 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 Kane, IL to King, IL covers 22.3 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 67, North Main Street, 500 N. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.2 miles from Kane, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.49 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 40m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles (IL 108 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Kane, IL to King, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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