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Trip from Crestwood, IL to York, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 44m

Distance

182.7 mi

294 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 32m ★
6 AM
3h 44m
8 AM
4h 10m
10 AM
3h 53m
12 PM
3h 51m
3 PM
3h 54m
5 PM
4h 8m
8 PM
3h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Crestwood, IL, IL

Crestwood, IL

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city in North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

York, IL

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Crestwood to York, Illinois, expect a straightforward journey spanning 182.7 miles. You should budget approximately 3 hours and 44 minutes of drive time, making this a very manageable day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Your travel path leans heavily on a highway-focused profile, utilizing the Ken Gray Expressway, I-70, and East Angling Road. With a fuel budget of about $28, the route is economically efficient for a quick getaway. Whether you are traveling for business or a change of scenery, the trip is designed to get you between these two Midwest locations with minimal fuss.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

91.4 miles from Crestwood, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ken Gray Expressway 117.9 mi 2h 7m
I 70 37.2 mi 39m
East Angling Road 13.7 mi 24m
IL 1 3.3 mi 5m
Power Plant Road 2.7 mi 6m
North York Street 2 mi 3m
East 150th Road 1.9 mi 7m
Lake Egypt Road 1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Ken Gray Expressway — 117.9 mi, about 2h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crestwood, IL and York, IL.

1

Start on Pinewood Drive

385 ft · 19 sec · Pinewood Drive
2

Turn right onto Ridgeway

283 ft · 18 sec · Ridgeway
3

Turn left onto McKinney Chapel Road

255 ft · 11 sec · McKinney Chapel Road
4

Continue on McKinney Chapel Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · McKinney Chapel Road
5

Turn right onto Power Plant Road

2.7 mi · 6 min · Power Plant Road
6

At end of road, turn left onto Lake Egypt Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Lake Egypt Road
7

Turn left onto IL 37

0.3 mi · 31 sec · IL 37
8

At end of road, turn right onto IL 148

0.4 mi · 41 sec · IL 148
9

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
10

Merge onto I 57

50 mi · 54 min · Ken Gray Expressway
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 57

67 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Ken Gray Expressway
Toward I 57 North: Chicago
12

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70

37 mi · 39 min · I 70
Toward I 70 East: Indianapolis
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward Martinsville
14

Turn right onto North Cleone Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Cleone Road
15

Continue on North York Street

1.9 mi · 3 min · North York Street
16

Continue on East Angling Road

4.8 mi · 8 min · East Angling Road
17

Continue on East Angling Road

9.0 mi · 15 min · East Angling Road
18

Turn right onto IL 1

3.3 mi · 5 min · IL 1
19

Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

1.9 mi · 7 min · East 150th Road
20

Continue on West Broadway Street

0.2 mi · 1 min · West Broadway Street
21

Turn left onto North York Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · North York Street
22

Arrive at destination

North York Street

Trip Plan

To keep your travel efficient, plan for at least one stop during the 3-hour and 44-minute duration. Since the majority of your time is spent on high-speed stretches, ensure your vehicle is prepped for the 117.9-mile push on the Ken Gray Expressway before you depart Crestwood. The $28 fuel estimate is a solid baseline, though keeping an eye on your gauge while on I-70 will help avoid unnecessary detours. Because this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits your schedule best. Use your one planned stop strategically to break up the monotony of the long highway segments and arrive in York feeling refreshed.

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 91.4 miles from Crestwood, IL, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 117.9 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 40 miles or 50m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 91.4 miles or 1h 46m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 49m

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 Crestwood, 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 Crestwood, IL

This is one driving day of about 182.7 miles and 3h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Crestwood, 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 Ken Gray Expressway for about 117.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Odin, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Odin, IL

91 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.

Popular next leg

Odin, IL to York, IL

111.1 mi · 2h 21m

Pacing Suggestions

Spring Garden, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brownstown, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 91.4 miles from Crestwood, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Ken Gray Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 117.9 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

PUERTO VALLARTA

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Effingham, Illinois

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 117.5

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12173423177

Visit website

The Turn Restaurant & Lounge

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Marion, Illinois

1.4 mi

La Terraza Express Taqueria

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Effingham, Illinois

2 mi

PUERTO VALLARTA

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 117.5

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12173423177

Visit website

The Turn Restaurant & Lounge

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 13.1

Marion, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+16189975656

Visit website

La Terraza Express Taqueria

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 117.5

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12173422649

Visit website

Culver’s

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 117.5

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+12173474986

Visit website

Hardee's

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv mile 117.5

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12173473455

Visit website

El Patrón Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 78.3

Salem, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16182670081

Visit website

Jersey Mike's Subs

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 117.5

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12177904116

Visit website

Joe's Pizza & Pasta

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 117.5

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12173475637

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 117.5

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 117.5

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 156.6

Casey, Illinois

+18333994638

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 117.5

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

McAlister's Deli

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 117.5

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12172407175

Visit website

World's Largest Mailbox

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 156.6

Casey, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

Visit website

Tk Grille

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 117.5

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 6–10 am

+12175407716

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 55.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Ridgeway

Turn right onto Ridgeway

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | McKinney Chapel Road

Turn left onto McKinney Chapel Road

Navigation decision point

5
3.4 mi into trip | ~9m in | Lake Egypt Road

At end of road, turn left onto Lake Egypt Road

Navigation decision point

5
4.7 mi into trip | ~12m in | IL 148

At end of road, turn right onto IL 148

Navigation decision point

5
55.9 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in | I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway toward I 57 North: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 57 North: Chicago

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.56 one way

$57.13 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 64 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $31.36 $62.72
premium $4.89 $35.16 $70.32
diesel $5.61 $40.34 $80.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 63.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 54.8 0 $19.18 $8.77
Efficient EV 45.7 0 $15.99 $7.31
EV Truck/SUV 73.1 0 $25.58 $11.69

Gas CO2

64 kg

EV CO2

21 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 17, 2026

Origin

Crestwood, IL

Morning in Crestwood on Sunday

Local time

9:41 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

York, IL

Morning in York on Sunday

Local time

9:41 AM

CDT

Current temp

54°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

25 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

3h 44m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a high-speed experience, as 87% of this drive consists of highway travel. The journey is defined by the longest uninterrupted stretch of 117.9 miles spent navigating the Ken Gray Expressway. You will find that the road maintains a consistent, efficient pace throughout the majority of the 182.7-mile distance. While the transition between the Ken Gray Expressway, I-70, and East Angling Road keeps the drive moving, it remains a predictable experience for those who prefer highway-focused routes. Prepare for a steady, focused drive that prioritizes speed and directness over technical maneuvers.

87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 117.9 mi on Ken Gray Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ken Gray Expressway and I 70. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Ridgeway.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 44m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Ridgeway): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (McKinney Chapel Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (Lake Egypt Road): 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 Crestwood, IL to York, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Martinsville along the way.

Martinsville

160.5 mi in | ~3h

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 44m. Total distance: 182.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 117.9 miles on Ken Gray Expressway. 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 0.1 miles (Ridgeway): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (McKinney Chapel Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (Lake Egypt Road): Navigation decision point.

Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.5 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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