Origin
Akron, IL
Late night in Akron on Tuesday
Local time
5:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Akron, IL to York, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 31m
Distance
206.6 mi
332 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 18m
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6 AM
4h 32m
8 AM
4h 58m
10 AM
4h 41m
12 PM
4h 38m
3 PM
4h 42m
5 PM
4h 57m
8 PM
4h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Akron, IL
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York, IL
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Trip Overview
Akron, IL to York, IL is 206.6 miles and takes about 4h 31m via I 74 and South Main Street, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, making for a straightforward journey through familiar terrain. Given its manageable length and the predominantly highway profile, this route is well-suited for a single day of travel. You'll spend most of your time on interstates, so expect a steady pace with minimal fuss. It's a practical option if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently within Illinois.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
103.3 miles from Akron, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 124.1 mi | 2h 15m |
| South Main Street | 30.4 mi | 45m |
| Georgetown Road | 29.6 mi | 44m |
| North Allen Road | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| North State Route 40 | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| East 150th Road | 1.9 mi | 7m |
| North State Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| North Central Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 124.1 mi, about 2h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron, IL and York, IL.
1
Start on North Elevator Road
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
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North Elevator Road
2
Turn left onto West Akron Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Akron Road
3
Turn right onto IL 40
3.5 mi
·
6 min
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North State Route 40
4
Turn right onto North Allen Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Allen Road
5
Enter roundabout onto North Allen Road
93 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Allen Road
6
Continue on North Allen Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Allen Road
7
Enter roundabout onto North Allen Road
110 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Allen Road
8
Continue on North Allen Road
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
North Allen Road
9
Turn left onto US 150
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West War Memorial Drive
10
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 74 East: Bloomington
11
Merge onto I 74
37 mi
·
41 min
·
I 74
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74
6.6 mi
·
7 min
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I 74
Toward I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 74; US 51
81 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
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I 74; US 51
Toward I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur
Use the slight right lane.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward US 150, IL 1
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
16
Turn straight onto US 150; IL 1
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Georgetown Road
17
Continue on US 150; IL 1
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North State Street
18
Continue on US 150; IL 1
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Georgetown Road
19
Continue on US 150; IL 1
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
1575 E US 36
20
Continue on US 150; IL 1
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Georgetown Road
21
Continue on US 150; IL 1
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
IL Route 1
22
Turn right onto US 150; IL 1
512 ft
·
8 sec
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West Elliot Street
23
Turn left onto US 150; IL 1
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Central Avenue
24
Continue on IL 1
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Vandalia Way
25
Turn straight onto IL 1
30 mi
·
45 min
·
South Main Street
26
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
1.9 mi
·
7 min
·
East 150th Road
27
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Street
28
Turn left onto North York Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
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North York Street
29
Arrive at destination
North York Street
Trip Plan
For this 4.5-hour drive, leaving in the morning is your best bet to ensure you have ample daylight and can make good time. Since the longest stretch without a significant change in road type is over 124 miles, plan for a mid-drive break to stretch your legs and refuel if needed, perhaps around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before entering longer stretches of I 74, as services can sometimes be spaced out. The relatively short duration means you have flexibility, but a timely departure from Akron will make the most of your day.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 103.3 miles from Akron, IL, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 124.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 45 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.3 miles or 2h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near York, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Akron, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Akron, IL
This is one driving day of about 206.6 miles and 4h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Akron, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 74 for about 124.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
103 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 103.3 miles from Akron, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 74 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 124.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 50.7 and 204.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
50.7 mi into trip
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~1h 7m in
|
I 74
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74 toward I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Sain...
8
57.3 mi into trip
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~1h 14m in
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I 74; US 51
Keep slight left at fork onto I 74; US 51 toward I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business N...
5
138.2 mi into trip
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~2h 41m in
Take the exit toward US 150, IL 1
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 150, IL 1
7
138.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
5
204.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 22m in
|
East 150th Road
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.30 one way
$64.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
72 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $35.46 | $70.93 |
| premium | $4.89 | $39.76 | $79.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $45.61 | $91.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62 | 0 | $21.69 | $9.92 |
| Efficient EV | 51.7 | 0 | $18.08 | $8.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 82.6 | 1 | $28.92 | $13.22 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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
York, IL
Late night in York on Tuesday
Local time
5:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 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
4h 31m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is largely highway-focused, with 63% of the route utilizing major roadways like I 74. You can expect a good stretch of uninterrupted driving, with the longest segment covering 124.1 miles on I 74. This means a consistent pace for much of the journey, allowing for a smooth and predictable drive. While much of the route is on high-speed roads, you will transition to local streets like South Main Street and Georgetown Road as you approach your destination, offering a slight change in scenery and pace.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 124.1 mi on I 74.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and South Main Street. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 50.7 miles in near I 74.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 206.6 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 50.7 miles (I 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.3 miles (I 74; US 51): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 138.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Akron, IL and York, IL, road signs point toward Indianapolis and Decatur.
Indianapolis
50.7 mi in
|
~1h 7m
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via I 74
Decatur
57.3 mi in
|
~1h 14m
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via I 74; US 51
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 31m. Total distance: 206.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 124.1 miles on I 74. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 50.7 miles (I 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.3 miles (I 74; US 51): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 138.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.1 hours — manageable with a long break at York, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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