Origin
Du Quoin, IL
Late night in Du Quoin on Tuesday
Local time
4:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Du Quoin, 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
3h 32m
Distance
170.7 mi
275 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 20m
★
6 AM
3h 33m
8 AM
3h 57m
10 AM
3h 41m
12 PM
3h 39m
3 PM
3h 43m
5 PM
3h 56m
8 PM
3h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Du Quoin, IL
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York, IL
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Trip Overview
This 179.2-mile drive from Du Quoin, IL to York, IL is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 59 minutes. You'll navigate primarily using South Washington Street, Ken Gray Expressway, and I-70 East. With a projected fuel cost of around $27, this Midwestern journey is quite budget-friendly. The route is characterized by frequent turns, suggesting a more local and less highway-centric experience. Its relatively short duration makes it ideal for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay.
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
85.3 miles from Du Quoin, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ken Gray Expressway | 91.4 mi | 1h 38m |
| I 70 | 37.2 mi | 39m |
| IL 14 | 16.8 mi | 25m |
| East Angling Road | 13.7 mi | 24m |
| IL 1 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| South Washington Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| North York Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| East 150th Road | 1.9 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
Ken Gray Expressway
— 91.4 mi, about 1h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Du Quoin, IL and York, IL.
1
Start on East Main Street
32 ft
·
6 sec
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East Main Street
2
Turn left onto South Washington Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South Washington Street
3
Turn left onto IL 14
17 mi
·
25 min
·
IL 14
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
5
Merge onto I 57
24 mi
·
26 min
·
Ken Gray Expressway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 57
67 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
Ken Gray Expressway
Toward I 57 North: Chicago
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70
37 mi
·
39 min
·
I 70
Toward I 70 East: Indianapolis
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward Martinsville
9
Turn right onto North Cleone Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cleone Road
10
Continue on North York Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North York Street
11
Continue on East Angling Road
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
East Angling Road
12
Continue on East Angling Road
9.0 mi
·
15 min
·
East Angling Road
13
Turn right onto IL 1
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
IL 1
14
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
1.9 mi
·
7 min
·
East 150th Road
15
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Street
16
Turn left onto North York Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
North York Street
17
Arrive at destination
North York Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 59 minute duration and 179.2-mile distance, this route is perfect for a single-day adventure. You can depart Du Quoin in the morning and arrive in York well before sunset. With only one stop suggested, you have plenty of flexibility to pace yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially since the route involves less highway driving, and factor in the estimated $27 fuel cost. A specific tip for this drive: pay close attention to your GPS or map as you approach York, as the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile indicates there may be several turns to navigate in the final approach.
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 85.3 miles from Du Quoin, IL, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.4 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 38 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85.3 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 2h 40m
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 Du Quoin, 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 Du Quoin, IL
This is one driving day of about 170.7 miles and 3h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Du Quoin, 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 91.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
85 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 85.3 miles from Du Quoin, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Ken Gray Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 91.4 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 2.7 and 168.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
IL 14
Turn left onto IL 14
Navigation decision point
5
43.8 mi into trip
|
~56m 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
5
111.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 9m in
|
I 70
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 toward I 70 East: Indianapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 70 East: Indianapolis
4
148.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 49m in
Take the exit toward Martinsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Martinsville
5
168.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 23m in
|
East 150th Road
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.69 one way
$53.37 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $29.30 | $58.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $32.85 | $65.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.69 | $75.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.2 | 0 | $17.92 | $8.19 |
| Efficient EV | 42.7 | 0 | $14.94 | $6.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.3 | 0 | $23.90 | $10.92 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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
4:16 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
2 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 32m 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 turn-heavy local drive for this 179.2-mile journey. With a 0% highway share, you won't be experiencing long stretches of interstate cruising. Instead, anticipate navigating through local roads and potentially more frequent intersections as you make your way from Du Quoin to York. The absence of a defined longest uninterrupted stretch further emphasizes the local nature of this drive, meaning you'll likely be adjusting your speed and direction often. This character suggests a drive that feels more connected to the communities you pass through.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 91.4 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 2.7 miles in near IL 14.
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 32m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (IL 14): Navigation decision point; at 43.8 miles (I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 111.3 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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.
On the drive from Du Quoin, IL to York, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Martinsville along the way.
Martinsville
148.5 mi in
|
~2h 49m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 32m. Total distance: 170.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 91.4 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 2.7 miles (IL 14): Navigation decision point; at 43.8 miles (I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 111.3 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.1 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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