Atwood, IL to York, IL is 85.3 miles and takes about 2h 19m via South Main Street, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, traversing Illinois for its entirety. Expect a primarily surface road experience, ideal for those who prefer a more relaxed pace over highway speed. With no planned stops and a relatively short duration, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.6 miles from Atwood, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 7m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
South Main Street
30.4 mi
45m
East 1190th Road
10.6 mi
18m
County Road 950 North
9.8 mi
14m
E County Road 200 N
8.9 mi
15m
I 57
7.4 mi
7m
Illinois Route 133
6 mi
10m
East County Road 200 North
3.1 mi
5m
East 150th Road
1.9 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— 30.4 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atwood, IL and York, IL.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.6 mi·1 min·North Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 36
9.2 mi·13 min·County Road 950 North
3
Continue on US 36
0.5 mi·1 min·East Southline Road
4
Continue on US 36
0.6 mi·1 min·County Road 950 North
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·56 sec
Toward I-57 South: Effingham
6
Merge onto I 57
7.4 mi·7 min·I 57
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·33 sec
Exit 203Toward IL 133: Arcola, Paris
8
Turn left onto IL 133
0.1 mi·14 sec·E County Road 200 N
9
Continue on IL 133
0.4 mi·42 sec·East County Road 200 North
10
Continue on IL 133
3.6 mi·6 min·E County Road 200 N
11
Continue on IL 133
1.2 mi·2 min·East County Road 200 North
12
Continue on IL 133
1.6 mi·2 min·E County Road 200 N
13
Continue on IL 133
1.5 mi·2 min·East County Road 200 North
14
Continue on IL 133
0.6 mi·1 min·Illinois Route 133
15
Continue on IL 133
3.6 mi·6 min·E County Road 200 N
16
Continue on IL 133
5.3 mi·9 min·Illinois Route 133
17
Continue on IL 133
1.0 mi·1 min·East 1850th Road
18
Continue on IL 133
0.7 mi·1 min·East 1225th Road
19
Continue on IL 133
1.6 mi·2 min·East 1220th Road
20
Continue on IL 133
1.3 mi·2 min·East 1200th Road
21
Continue on IL 133
11 mi·18 min·East 1190th Road
22
Turn right onto IL 1
0.2 mi·19 sec·South Central Avenue
23
Continue on IL 1
0.1 mi·11 sec·Vandalia Way
24
Turn straight onto IL 1
30 mi·45 min·South Main Street
25
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
1.9 mi·7 min·East 150th Road
26
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.2 mi·1 min·West Broadway Street
27
Turn left onto North York Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·North York Street
28
Arrive at destination
North York Street
Trip Plan
Given this route takes just under two and a half hours, it's best tackled in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for any unexpected delays. You can easily complete this drive without needing to stop for fuel, as the estimated cost is only $13. Since the longest stretch is 30.4 miles, you won't need to worry about extensive periods without services. Consider leaving a bit later in the morning if you want to enjoy a leisurely breakfast before you set off.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42.6 miles from Atwood, IL, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.4 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 19 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.6 miles or 1h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 54m
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 Atwood, 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 Atwood, IL
This is one driving day of about 85.3 miles and 2h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Atwood, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on South Main Street for about 30.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 10.9 and 85.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
10.9 mi into trip|~17m in
Take the ramp toward I-57 South: Effingham
Navigation decision point
Toward I-57 South: Effingham
6
18.7 mi into trip|~26m in
Take the exit toward IL 133: Arcola, Paris
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 203
Toward IL 133: Arcola, Paris
4
52.2 mi into trip|~1h 24m in|IL 1 / South Central Avenue
Turn right onto IL 1 / South Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
83 mi into trip|~2h 10m in|East 150th Road
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
85.2 mi into trip|~2h 18m in|North York Street
Turn left onto North York Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.01 one way
$26.03 round trip
$3.88/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.27
$14.33
$28.67
premium
$4.81
$16.14
$32.28
diesel
$5.40
$18.14
$36.29
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.6
0
$8.96
$4.09
Efficient EV
21.3
0
$7.46
$3.41
EV Truck/SUV
34.1
0
$11.94
$5.46
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Forecast as of Apr 25, 2026
Origin
Atwood, IL
Morning
in Atwood on Sunday
Local time
7:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
York, IL
Morning
in York on Sunday
Local time
7:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Patchy Fog then Sunny
NNE 6 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:40AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:39AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
45°F
Paris, IL
43 mi in
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
30 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
2h 19m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend most of your time on surface roads, with highway driving accounting for only 16% of the total distance. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 30.4 miles on South Main Street. This means you'll transition from highway cruising to navigating local roads fairly early in your drive. Be prepared for a more rural cruising feel as you leave the main highway behind.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.4 mi on South Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 10.9 miles in.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Atwood, IL to York, IL is easy. At 2h 19m with 16% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.2 miles (IL 1 / South Central Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Atwood, IL to York, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Paris along the way.
The longest stretch is about 30.4 miles on South Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 10.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.2 miles (IL 1 / South Central Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at York, IL before heading back.
