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Trip from Kincaid, IL to Stonington, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner 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

Save up to 6 min
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.

Downtown Kincaid, IL, IL

Kincaid, IL

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Downtown Stonington, IL, IL

Stonington, IL

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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.

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 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

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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Kincaid, IL

Afternoon in Kincaid on Saturday

Local time

3:52 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Stonington, IL

Afternoon in Stonington on Saturday

Local time

3:52 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.

What kind of drive is this?

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.

46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.5 mi on IL 48.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

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.

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 highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 7.5 miles on IL 48. 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: 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.

Yes — Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Stonington, IL before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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