Origin
Patterson, IL
Evening in Patterson on Thursday
Local time
6:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Patterson, IL to King, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
58m
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 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
King, IL
Theodore Nguyen
Trip Overview
The drive from Patterson, IL to King, IL covers 21.6 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on River Road, 1600 North, 2150 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.1 miles on River Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 21.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 21.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
River Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Taylor 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 58m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Taylor Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (River Road): Navigation decision point; at 20.3 miles (500 N): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Taylor Street
At end of road, turn right onto Taylor Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
River Road
At end of road, turn left onto River Road
Navigation decision point
4
20.3 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
500 N
Turn right onto 500 N
Navigation decision point
5
21.6 mi into trip
|
~58m in
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River Road | 5.1 mi | 12m |
| 1600 North | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| 2150 East | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| 350 East | 2 mi | 4m |
| 2510 North | 1.7 mi | 6m |
| 500 N | 1.3 mi | 5m |
| Bluff Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Il River Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
River Road
— 5.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Patterson, IL and King, IL.
1
Start on Manchester Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Manchester Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto Taylor Street
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Taylor Street
3
Turn left onto 2510 North
1.7 mi
·
6 min
·
2510 North
4
At end of road, turn left onto River Road
3.6 mi
·
8 min
·
River Road
5
Continue on 2160 North
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
2160 North
6
Continue on Il River Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Il River Road
7
Continue on 2150 East
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
2150 East
8
Continue on 350 East
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
350 East
9
Continue on River Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
10
Continue on 1600 North
3.2 mi
·
7 min
·
1600 North
11
Continue on 350 East
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
350 East
12
Continue on River Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
River Road
13
Continue on 350 East
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
350 East
14
Continue on Bluff Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Bluff Street
15
Continue on 375 East
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
375 East
16
Continue on Eldred Blacktop
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Eldred Blacktop
17
Continue on 1000 North
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
1000 North
18
Turn right onto 500 N
1.3 mi
·
5 min
·
500 N
19
At end of road, turn right
40 ft
·
1 sec
20
Arrive at destination
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
King, IL
Evening in King on Thursday
Local time
6:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
1 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
58m 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 Patterson, IL to King, IL covers 21.6 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are River Road, 1600 North, 2150 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.8 miles from Patterson, 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 58m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Taylor Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (River Road): Navigation decision point; at 20.3 miles (500 N): Navigation decision point.
The route from Patterson, IL to King, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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