Trip from King, IL to Greenfield, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

51m

Distance

26.4 mi

43 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min

4 AM

0h 47m ★

6 AM

0h 52m

8 AM

1h 0m

10 AM

0h 55m

12 PM

0h 54m

3 PM

0h 55m

5 PM

1h 0m

8 PM

0h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from King, IL to Greenfield, IL covers 26.4 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Illinois Route 108, IL 108, Illinois Route 267 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.3 miles on Illinois Route 108. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.13 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 26.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 51m highway drive covering 26.4 miles, with most of the trip on Illinois Route 108 and IL 108. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.3 miles on Illinois Route 108.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Illinois Route 108 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Illinois Route 108 and IL 108. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 500 N.

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 51m drive. You will face about 5 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 (500 N): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (1000 North): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (IL 108): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 500 N

Turn left onto 500 N

Navigation decision point

5

1.3 mi into trip | ~5m in | 1000 North

At end of road, turn left onto 1000 North

Navigation decision point

3

5.1 mi into trip | ~14m in | IL 108

Turn right onto IL 108

Navigation decision point

4

23.7 mi into trip | ~47m in | IL 267 / Illinois Route 267

Turn left onto IL 267 / Illinois Route 267

Navigation decision point

3

26.3 mi into trip | ~51m in | Chestnut Street

Turn left onto Chestnut Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Illinois Route 108	9.3 mi	16m
IL 108	9.2 mi	16m
Illinois Route 267	2.6 mi	3m
500 N	1.3 mi	5m
Bluff Street	1.3 mi	3m
1000 North	1 mi	2m
375 East	0.8 mi	1m
Eldred Blacktop	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Illinois Route 108 — 9.3 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between King, IL and Greenfield, IL.

1

Start on this road

40 ft · 8 sec · this road

2

Turn left onto 500 N

1.3 mi · 5 min · 500 N

3

At end of road, turn left onto 1000 North

1.0 mi · 2 min · 1000 North

4

Continue on Eldred Blacktop

0.8 mi · 1 min · Eldred Blacktop

5

Continue on 375 East

0.8 mi · 1 min · 375 East

6

Continue on Bluff Street

1.3 mi · 3 min · Bluff Street

7

Turn right onto IL 108

9.2 mi · 16 min · IL 108

8

Turn straight onto IL 108

0.1 mi · 13 sec · 1275 North

9

Continue on IL 108

9.3 mi · 16 min · Illinois Route 108

10

Turn left onto IL 267

2.6 mi · 3 min · Illinois Route 267

11

Turn left onto Chestnut Street

523 ft · 23 sec · Chestnut Street

12

Arrive at destination

Chestnut Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.13 one way

$8.25 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$4.53	$9.06
premium	$4.89	$5.08	$10.16
diesel	$5.61	$5.83	$11.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	7.9	$2.77	$1.27
Efficient EV	6.6	$2.31	$1.06
EV Truck/SUV	10.6	$3.70	$1.69

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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 16, 2026

Origin

King, IL

Afternoon in King on Thursday

Local time

2:21 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greenfield, IL

Afternoon in Greenfield on Thursday

Local time

2:21 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

51m 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 King, IL to Greenfield, IL covers 26.4 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Illinois Route 108, IL 108, Illinois Route 267. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 13.2 miles from King, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.13 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 51m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (500 N): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (1000 North): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (IL 108): Navigation decision point.

The route from King, IL to Greenfield, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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