Origin
Nashville, IL
Evening in Nashville on Thursday
Local time
8:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nashville, IL to McKinley, IL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
34m
Distance
16.5 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
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nashville, IL
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McKinley, IL
Chris F
Trip Overview
The drive from Nashville, IL to McKinley, IL covers 16.5 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Highway 21, East Saint Louis Street, County Highway 16 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.7 miles on County Highway 21. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 16.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Nashville, IL to McKinley, IL covers 16.5 miles and takes about 34m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Highway 21 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in near County Highway 21.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Nashville, IL to McKinley, IL is easy. At 34m with 56% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles (County Highway 21): Navigation decision point; at 13 miles (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles (South Mulberry Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
5.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
County Highway 21
Turn left onto County Highway 21
Navigation decision point
4
13 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
13.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
South Mulberry Street
Turn left onto South Mulberry Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Highway 21 | 6.7 mi | 16m |
| East Saint Louis Street | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| County Highway 16 | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| North Cherry Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Mulberry Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
County Highway 21
— 6.7 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville, IL and McKinley, IL.
1
Start on IL 15
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
East Saint Louis Street
2
Turn left onto County Highway 21
6.7 mi
·
16 min
·
County Highway 21
3
Continue on North Cherry Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cherry Street
4
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
East Main Street
5
Turn left onto South Mulberry Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mulberry Street
6
Continue on County Highway 16
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
County Highway 16
7
Arrive at destination
County Highway 16
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.58 one way
$5.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.18 | $6.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 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 | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
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.
Destination
McKinley, IL
Evening in McKinley on Thursday
Local time
8:18 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
20 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
34m 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 Nashville, IL to McKinley, IL covers 16.5 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Highway 21, East Saint Louis Street, County Highway 16. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.2 miles from Nashville, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.58 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 Nashville, IL to McKinley, IL is easy. At 34m with 56% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles (County Highway 21): Navigation decision point; at 13 miles (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles (South Mulberry Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Nashville, IL to McKinley, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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