Origin
Plum Hill, IL
Night in Plum Hill on Thursday
Local time
9:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plum Hill, IL to McKinley, IL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
29m
Distance
12.6 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plum Hill, IL
Jakub N
McKinley, IL
Chris F
Trip Overview
The drive from Plum Hill, IL to McKinley, IL covers 12.6 miles and takes about 29m 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, County Highway 16, IL 15 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.7 miles on County Highway 21. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 12.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 29m highway drive covering 12.6 miles, with most of the trip on County Highway 21 and County Highway 16. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.7 miles on County Highway 21.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on County Highway 21 and County Highway 16. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 15.
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 29m 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: near the start (IL 15): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (County Highway 21): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles (East Main Street): 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.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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IL 15
Turn left onto IL 15
Navigation decision point
3
1.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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County Highway 21
Turn right onto County Highway 21
Navigation decision point
4
9.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
9.5 mi into trip
|
~21m 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 |
| County Highway 16 | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| IL 15 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| North Cherry Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Mulberry Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Plum Hill Church Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
County Highway 21
— 6.7 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plum Hill, IL and McKinley, IL.
1
Start on Plum Hill Church Road
21 ft
·
5 sec
·
Plum Hill Church Road
2
Turn left onto IL 15
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
IL 15
3
Turn right onto County Highway 21
6.7 mi
·
16 min
·
County Highway 21
4
Continue on North Cherry Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cherry Street
5
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
East Main Street
6
Turn left onto South Mulberry Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mulberry Street
7
Continue on County Highway 16
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
County Highway 16
8
Arrive at destination
County Highway 16
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.97 one way
$3.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
23 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
29m 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 Plum Hill, IL to McKinley, IL covers 12.6 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Highway 21, County Highway 16, IL 15. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.3 miles from Plum Hill, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.97 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 29m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 15): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (County Highway 21): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles (East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Plum Hill, IL to McKinley, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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