Trip from King, IL to Roodhouse, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

43m

Distance

26.3 mi

42 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min

4 AM

0h 40m ★

6 AM

0h 44m

8 AM

0h 51m

10 AM

0h 46m

12 PM

0h 46m

3 PM

0h 47m

5 PM

0h 51m

8 PM

0h 42m

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

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King, IL

Theodore Nguyen

Trip Overview

The drive from King, IL to Roodhouse, IL covers 26.3 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on United States Route 67, IL 108, South State Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.1 miles on United States Route 67. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.11 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 26.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (61%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 43m highway drive covering 26.3 miles, with most of the trip on United States Route 67 and IL 108. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.1 miles on United States Route 67.

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

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

United States Route 67 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on United States Route 67 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 43m drive. You will face about 6 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 6 key points

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

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

Turn left onto 500 N

Navigation decision point

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

At end of road, turn left onto 1000 North

Navigation decision point

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

Turn right onto IL 108

Navigation decision point

13.1 mi into trip | ~28m in | US 67 / North 5th Street

Turn left onto US 67 / North 5th Street

Navigation decision point

26.3 mi into trip | ~43m in | Worcester Street

Turn right onto Worcester Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
United States Route 67	8.1 mi	9m
IL 108	7.9 mi	14m
South State Avenue	2.4 mi	2m
South Main Street	1.4 mi	1m
500 N	1.3 mi	5m
Bluff Street	1.3 mi	3m
1000 North	1 mi	2m
375 East	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: United States Route 67 — 8.1 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

40 ft · 8 sec · this road

Turn left onto 500 N

1.3 mi · 5 min · 500 N

At end of road, turn left onto 1000 North

1.0 mi · 2 min · 1000 North

Continue on Eldred Blacktop

0.8 mi · 1 min · Eldred Blacktop

Continue on 375 East

0.8 mi · 1 min · 375 East

Continue on Bluff Street

1.3 mi · 3 min · Bluff Street

Turn right onto IL 108

7.9 mi · 14 min · IL 108

Turn left onto US 67

0.5 mi · 34 sec · North 5th Street

Continue on US 67

8.1 mi · 9 min · United States Route 67

Continue on US 67

1.4 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Continue on US 67

2.4 mi · 2 min · South State Avenue

Continue on US 67

0.7 mi · 47 sec · South State Street

Turn right onto CR 2

479 ft · 15 sec · West Palm Street

Turn right onto Worcester Street

67 ft · 3 sec · Worcester Street

Arrive at destination

Worcester Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.11 one way

$8.22 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$4.51	$9.03
premium	$4.89	$5.06	$10.12
diesel	$5.61	$5.81	$11.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

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	$2.76	$1.26
Efficient EV	6.6	$2.30	$1.05
EV Truck/SUV	10.5	$3.68	$1.68

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

2:20 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Roodhouse, IL

Afternoon in Roodhouse on Thursday

Local time

2:20 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°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

4 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

43m 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 Roodhouse, IL covers 26.3 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are United States Route 67, IL 108, South State Avenue. 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 $4.11 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 43m drive. You will face about 6 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 Roodhouse, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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