Origin
McKinley, IL
Late night in McKinley on Friday
Local time
1:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McKinley, IL to Beaucoup, IL
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
43m
Distance
21.6 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McKinley, IL
Chris F
Beaucoup, IL
Quentin Guiot
Trip Overview
This 21.6-mile trip from McKinley to Beaucoup, Illinois, is a quick jaunt that can easily be completed in about 43 minutes. With 91% of the drive on highways, it’s a focused journey perfect for a day trip. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $3, making it an economical choice for a short excursion. You'll be staying within the Midwest region throughout this drive. Consider this route for a straightforward connection between these two Illinois locations without the need for an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 21.6 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 (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This highway-focused drive is characterized by its efficiency, with over 90% of the route utilizing higher-speed roads. You'll experience a longest continuous stretch of 10.3 miles on IL 15, offering a consistent pace. While primarily a highway experience, the inclusion of County Highway 21 and County Highway 16 suggests brief transitions to more local road conditions. Expect a predictable driving rhythm rather than winding scenic byways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
IL 15 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IL 15 and County Highway 21. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near West Main Street.
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: at 3.1 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (North Cherry Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (IL 15): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
3.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
West Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
North Cherry Street
Turn left onto North Cherry Street
Navigation decision point
5
10.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
IL 15
At end of road, turn right onto IL 15
Navigation decision point
4
21.4 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Walker Street
Turn right onto Walker Street
Navigation decision point
5
21.6 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Wetsell Street
Turn right onto Wetsell Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 15 | 10.3 mi | 15m |
| County Highway 21 | 6.7 mi | 16m |
| County Highway 16 | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| North Cherry Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Mulberry Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| County Highway 11 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Walker Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
IL 15
— 10.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinley, IL and Beaucoup, IL.
1
Start on County Highway 16
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
County Highway 16
2
Continue on South Mulberry Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mulberry Street
3
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Main Street
4
Turn left onto North Cherry Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cherry Street
5
Continue on County Highway 21
6.7 mi
·
16 min
·
County Highway 21
6
At end of road, turn right onto IL 15
10 mi
·
15 min
·
IL 15
7
Turn left onto County Highway 11
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
County Highway 11
8
Turn right onto Walker Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Walker Street
9
Turn right onto Wetsell Street
110 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wetsell Street
10
Arrive at destination
Wetsell Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.38 one way
$6.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.16 | $8.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Beaucoup, IL
Late night in Beaucoup on Friday
Local time
1:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
2 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
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 McKinley, IL to Beaucoup, IL covers 21.6 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are IL 15, County Highway 21, County Highway 16. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.8 miles from McKinley, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.38 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: at 3.1 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (North Cherry Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (IL 15): Navigation decision point.
The route from McKinley, IL to Beaucoup, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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