Kankakee to Washington, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

85.7 miles 137.9 km · straight line
107.1 miles estimated 172.4 km · driving distance
2h 9min estimated drive time
$10 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
251° WSW bearing direction

How far is Kankakee from Washington, Illinois?

The distance from Kankakee to Washington, Illinois is 85.7 miles (137.9 km) as the crow flies. Washington, Illinois is located WSW of Kankakee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 107.1 miles, taking about 2h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Kankakee and Washington, Illinois. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Kankakee to Washington, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 9min $10 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 35min $9–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 3min $13–$37* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kankakee & Washington, Illinois

Quick Facts

Kankakee
41.12°N, 87.86°W
America/Chicago
200m elevation
Washington, Illinois
40.70°N, 89.41°W
America/Chicago
232m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 29 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 290.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients