Origin
Lively Grove, IL
Night in Lively Grove on Thursday
Local time
9:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lively Grove, IL to McKinley, IL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
23m
Distance
9 mi
14 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
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.
McKinley, IL
Chris F
Trip Overview
The drive from Lively Grove, IL to McKinley, IL covers 9 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Highway 10, County Highway 16, Johnson Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6 miles on County Highway 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 9 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 (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 23m highway drive covering 9 miles, with most of the trip on County Highway 10 and County Highway 16. The longest continuous stretch is about 6 miles on County Highway 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Highway 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on County Highway 10 and County Highway 16. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 6 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lively Grove, IL to McKinley, IL is easy. At 23m with 84% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (County Highway 16): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
7.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
County Highway 16
At end of road, turn right onto County Highway 16
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Highway 10 | 6 mi | 14m |
| County Highway 16 | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Johnson Road | 0.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
County Highway 10
— 6 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lively Grove, IL and McKinley, IL.
1
Start on County Highway 10
6.0 mi
·
14 min
·
County Highway 10
2
Turn right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
3
Continue on Johnson Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Johnson Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto County Highway 16
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
County Highway 16
5
Arrive at destination
County Highway 16
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.41 one way
$2.81 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.54 | $3.09 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.73 | $3.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.99 | $3.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
McKinley, IL
Night in McKinley on Thursday
Local time
9:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°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
24 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
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 Lively Grove, IL to McKinley, IL covers 9 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Highway 10, County Highway 16, Johnson Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.5 miles from Lively Grove, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.41 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.
The drive from Lively Grove, IL to McKinley, IL is easy. At 23m with 84% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (County Highway 16): Navigation decision point.
The route from Lively Grove, IL to McKinley, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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