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Trip from Cruger, IL to York, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 54m

Distance

179.4 mi

289 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 41m ★
6 AM
3h 54m
8 AM
4h 20m
10 AM
4h 3m
12 PM
4h 1m
3 PM
4h 5m
5 PM
4h 19m
8 PM
3h 47m

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

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Downtown Cruger, IL, IL

Cruger, IL

Stéphane Tendon

city in North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

York, IL

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Trip Overview

This 179.4-mile drive from Cruger, IL to York, IL should take you about 3 hours and 54 minutes, making it a very manageable one-day trip. You'll primarily navigate via I-74, South Main Street, and Georgetown Road, with 58% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $27. Given the duration and distance, this is an excellent candidate for a single-day adventure, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. The drive stays within the Midwest region, offering a familiar landscape throughout.

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

89.7 miles from Cruger, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 74 101.5 mi 1h 49m
South Main Street 37.5 mi 56m
Georgetown Road 29.6 mi 44m
East 150th Road 1.9 mi 7m
North State Street 1.9 mi 2m
North Central Avenue 1.7 mi 2m
West Center Street 1.6 mi 2m
IL Route 1 1.4 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 74 — 101.5 mi, about 1h 49m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CR 3

0.2 mi · 32 sec · County Highway 3
2

Turn left onto US 24

0.3 mi · 29 sec · US Highway 24
3

Continue on US 24

1.6 mi · 2 min · West Center Street
4

Turn right onto IL 117

7.1 mi · 11 min · South Main Street
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 19 sec
Toward I 74 East
6

Merge onto I 74

14 mi · 15 min · I 74
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 74

6.6 mi · 7 min · I 74
Toward I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 74; US 51

81 mi · 1 hr 27 min · I 74; US 51
Toward I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur Use the slight right lane.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward US 150, IL 1
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Toward US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
11

Turn straight onto US 150; IL 1

14 mi · 20 min · Georgetown Road
12

Continue on US 150; IL 1

1.9 mi · 2 min · North State Street
13

Continue on US 150; IL 1

6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road
14

Continue on US 150; IL 1

0.3 mi · 28 sec · 1575 E US 36
15

Continue on US 150; IL 1

10 mi · 14 min · Georgetown Road
16

Continue on US 150; IL 1

1.4 mi · 3 min · IL Route 1
17

Turn right onto US 150; IL 1

512 ft · 8 sec · West Elliot Street
18

Turn left onto US 150; IL 1

1.7 mi · 2 min · North Central Avenue
19

Continue on IL 1

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Vandalia Way
20

Turn straight onto IL 1

30 mi · 45 min · South Main Street
21

Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

1.9 mi · 7 min · East 150th Road
22

Continue on West Broadway Street

0.2 mi · 1 min · West Broadway Street
23

Turn left onto North York Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · North York Street
24

Arrive at destination

North York Street

Trip Plan

For this 1-day trip covering 179.4 miles, you have the advantage of flexibility. Consider an early morning departure from Cruger to maximize your daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. With just one recommended stop, you can easily break up the 3-hour and 54-minute drive. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 101.5-mile stretch on I-74, as services might be spaced out. The estimated fuel cost of $27 is a good benchmark for budgeting this straightforward journey.

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 89.7 miles from Cruger, IL, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.5 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 39 miles or 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 89.7 miles or 1h 41m 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

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 Cruger, 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 Cruger, IL

This is one driving day of about 179.4 miles and 3h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Cruger, 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 101.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in and the county seat of Vermilion County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Danville, IL

90 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

Bloomington, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Urbana, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 89.7 miles from Cruger, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 74 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 101.5 miles.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · around the midpoint

Monical's Pizza

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St Joseph, Illinois

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset · 1h 57m in / 1h 57m to go 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12174697777

Visit website

The Literary

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Champaign, Illinois

2 mi

Bloomin Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Normal, Illinois

2.3 mi

Monical's Pizza

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

St Joseph, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12174697777

Visit website

The Literary

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+12179541500

Visit website

Bloomin Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Normal, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+13098081071

Visit website

Coffeehouse in Uptown Normal

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Normal, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+13094526774

Visit website

The Library Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–8:30 pm

+12174032000

Visit website

Red Herring Vegetarian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Urbana, Illinois

+12173672340

Visit website

Fort Jesse Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Normal, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+13094515656

Visit website

Basil Thai At Urbana

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Urbana, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+12173448662

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

+18668167584

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Oakwood, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12173544098

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12173528910

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 23.6 and 177.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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23.6 mi into trip | ~30m 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
30.1 mi into trip | ~37m in | 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
111 mi into trip | ~2h 4m 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
111.2 mi into trip | ~2h 5m 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
177.1 mi into trip | ~3h 45m in | East 150th Road

Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.05 one way

$56.09 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 63 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $30.79 $61.59
premium $4.89 $34.52 $69.05
diesel $5.61 $39.61 $79.22

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 62.8 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 53.8 0 $18.84 $8.61
Efficient EV 44.9 0 $15.70 $7.18
EV Truck/SUV 71.8 0 $25.12 $11.48

Gas CO2

63 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 20, 2026

Origin

Cruger, IL

Late night in Cruger on Tuesday

Local time

3:06 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

York, IL

Late night in York on Tuesday

Local time

3:06 AM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Danville, IL

90 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

6 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

3h 54m 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 mixed drive on this route, with a significant portion on I-74. You'll experience 101.5 miles of uninterrupted highway driving on I-74, which forms the backbone of this trip. While the interstate offers efficiency, you'll also encounter local roads like South Main Street and Georgetown Road, adding variety to the driving experience. This blend means you'll get stretches of faster travel punctuated by more community-focused segments.

58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 101.5 mi on I 74.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 23.6 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 179.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 23.6 miles (I 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.1 miles (I 74; US 51): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 111 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.

Between Cruger, IL and York, IL, road signs point toward Indianapolis and Decatur.

Indianapolis

23.6 mi in | ~30m | via I 74

Decatur

30.1 mi in | ~37m | via I 74; US 51

About the Cities

Starting in Cruger, IL

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 54m. Total distance: 179.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 101.5 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 23.6 miles (I 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.1 miles (I 74; US 51): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 111 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.8 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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