Origin
Kincaid, IL
Night in Kincaid on Friday
Local time
10:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kincaid, IL to Stonington, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
16.4 mi
26 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 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kincaid, IL
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Stonington, IL
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Kincaid to Stonington is 16.4 miles and takes about 23 minutes via IL 48, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Illinois, making it an easy connector drive. The journey is primarily on well-maintained state roads, offering a straightforward connection between these two Midwest communities. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for a quick transfer or as part of a larger regional exploration without demanding significant time or resources.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 16.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 46% of the route utilizing highway driving. You'll encounter stretches on IL 48, Springfield Street, and West Park Street. The longest uninterrupted segment spans 7.5 miles, likely found on IL 48. Expect a blend of quicker highway speeds and more local road conditions as you transition between towns. The road character is generally practical, facilitating efficient travel rather than offering dramatic scenic shifts.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
IL 48 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Dial Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Dial Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.1 miles (Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (IL 104 / Springfield Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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
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Dial Street
Keep slight right at fork onto Dial Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Market Street
Turn left onto Market Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 104 / Springfield Street
Turn left onto IL 104 / Springfield Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
IL 29 / West Springfield Road
Turn right onto IL 29 / West Springfield Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
8.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
IL 48
Turn left onto IL 48
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 48 | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Springfield Street | 6 mi | 10m |
| West Park Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Springfield Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Webster Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Water Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| American Legion Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
IL 48
— 7.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kincaid, IL and Stonington, IL.
1
Start on North Avenue
69 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Avenue
2
Keep slight right at fork onto Dial Street
302 ft
·
14 sec
·
Dial Street
3
Turn left onto Market Street
523 ft
·
24 sec
·
Market Street
4
Turn left onto IL 104
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Springfield Street
Use the right lane.
5
Turn right onto IL 29
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Springfield Road
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on IL 29
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Webster Street
7
Turn left onto IL 29
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Park Street
8
Turn left onto Water Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Water Street
9
Turn left onto IL 48
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
IL 48
10
Turn left onto 3rd Street
268 ft
·
11 sec
·
3rd Street
11
Continue on American Legion Drive
363 ft
·
21 sec
·
American Legion Drive
12
Turn left onto Anomynous Street
71 ft
·
3 sec
·
Anomynous Street
13
Arrive at destination
Anomynous Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.56 one way
$5.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.82 | $5.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.16 | $6.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
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 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
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
Stonington, IL
Night in Stonington on Friday
Local time
10:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
23 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
23m 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 Kincaid, IL to Stonington, IL covers 16.4 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are IL 48, Springfield Street, West Park Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.2 miles from Kincaid, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.56 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Dial Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.1 miles (Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (IL 104 / Springfield Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Kincaid, IL to Stonington, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Springfield 1908 Race Riot 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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