River IL IN

Kankakee River

Illinois • 41.2230, -87.5393

Length

133 mi

214 km

Elevation

691′ → 504′

188 ft drop

Stream Order

Major River

Slope

0.03%

1.4 ft/mi

Drainage

5,116 mi²

13,250 km²

Avg Flow

-- cfs

3.0 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

878 mi

1,414 km to ocean

Classification

Tributary

Mid-reach

Elevation Profile

Data from USGS & NOAA for informational purposes only. More

Monitor

Water Level Gauges on Kankakee River

There are 9 USGS water level monitoring stations on Kankakee River providing real-time flow and stage data.

There are 24 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Kankakee River.