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Trip from Fox, 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

5h 5m

Distance

214 mi

344 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 52m ★
6 AM
5h 6m
8 AM
5h 33m
10 AM
5h 15m
12 PM
5h 13m
3 PM
5h 17m
5 PM
5h 32m
8 PM
4h 58m

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

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Downtown Fox, IL, IL

Fox, IL

Steffi Wacker

city in North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

York, IL

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Trip Overview

This 214-mile journey from Fox, IL to York, IL is a solid day trip, estimated to take around 5 hours and 5 minutes of driving time. Primarily utilizing I-74, South Main Street, and Georgetown Road, you'll spend about 31% of your time on highways. With a fuel cost estimated at $33, this Midwest to Midwest drive is quite budget-friendly. The route offers a mixed driving experience, making it manageable for a single day without feeling overly rushed. One stop is recommended along the way to break up the drive. Overall, it's a practical and straightforward trip for those looking to traverse this part of 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

107 miles from Fox, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 34m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 74 41.9 mi 45m
South Main Street 30.4 mi 45m
Georgetown Road 29.6 mi 44m
North 2700 East Road 28.7 mi 44m
IL 47 23.7 mi 27m
North 390 East Road 10.8 mi 15m
County Road 400 East 7.7 mi 10m
County Road 350 East 4.5 mi 6m
Longest stretch: I 74 — 41.9 mi, about 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Fox Road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · West Fox Road
2

At end of road, turn left onto Eldamain Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Eldamain Road
3

Continue on Lisbon Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Lisbon Road
4

Turn left onto West High Point Road

0.7 mi · 2 min · West High Point Road
5

Turn right onto Lisbon Road

3.3 mi · 4 min · Lisbon Road
6

Turn left onto West Helmar Road

2.6 mi · 3 min · West Helmar Road
7

Turn right

6.2 mi · 8 min
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Continue on North Bridge Street

1.3 mi · 1 min · North Bridge Street
9

Continue on IL 47

24 mi · 27 min · IL 47
10

Turn left onto IL 47

1.3 mi · 2 min · North Union Street
11

Continue on IL 47

22 mi · 35 min · North 2700 East Road
12

Continue on IL 47

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Center Street
13

Continue on IL 47

6.7 mi · 9 min · North 2700 East Road
14

Continue on IL 47

0.7 mi · 1 min · North 2750 East Road
15

Continue on IL 47

1.1 mi · 1 min · North 2775 East Road
16

Continue on IL 47

0.4 mi · 36 sec · North 2790 East Road
17

Continue on IL 47

0.4 mi · 32 sec · North 385 East Road
18

Continue on IL 47

11 mi · 15 min · North 390 East Road
19

Turn left onto IL 9; IL 47; IL 54

0.5 mi · 1 min · West 1st Street
20

Turn right onto IL 47

0.4 mi · 47 sec · South Sangamon Avenue
21

Continue on IL 47

383 ft · 7 sec · North 450E Road
22

Continue on IL 47

3.5 mi · 4 min · North 450 East Road
23

Continue on IL 47

2.1 mi · 2 min · County Road 450 East
24

Continue on IL 47

7.5 mi · 10 min · County Road 400 East
25

Continue on IL 47

4.5 mi · 6 min · County Road 350 East
26

Continue on IL 47

0.2 mi · 28 sec · County Road 400 East
27

Continue on IL 47

506 ft · 12 sec · North Lombard Street
28

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 74 East: Champaign
29

Merge onto I 74

42 mi · 45 min · I 74
Use the slight right lane.
30

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward US 150, IL 1
31

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Toward US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
32

Turn straight onto US 150; IL 1

14 mi · 20 min · Georgetown Road
33

Continue on US 150; IL 1

1.9 mi · 2 min · North State Street
34

Continue on US 150; IL 1

6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road
35

Continue on US 150; IL 1

0.3 mi · 28 sec · 1575 E US 36
36

Continue on US 150; IL 1

10 mi · 14 min · Georgetown Road
37

Continue on US 150; IL 1

1.4 mi · 3 min · IL Route 1
38

Turn right onto US 150; IL 1

512 ft · 8 sec · West Elliot Street
39

Turn left onto US 150; IL 1

1.7 mi · 2 min · North Central Avenue
40

Continue on IL 1

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Vandalia Way
41

Turn straight onto IL 1

30 mi · 45 min · South Main Street
42

Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

1.9 mi · 7 min · East 150th Road
43

Continue on West Broadway Street

0.2 mi · 1 min · West Broadway Street
44

Turn left onto North York Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · North York Street
45

Arrive at destination

North York Street

Trip Plan

Given the 5-hour duration, departing in the morning is your best bet to complete this drive within daylight hours. While the total driving time is manageable for a single day, consider planning your single recommended stop around the halfway point to stretch your legs and refuel. The longest continuous stretch on I-74 is over 40 miles, so be mindful of when you last took a break before embarking on that segment. With a fuel cost of approximately $33, keeping an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading into longer stretches on I-74, is a good idea. Enjoy the flexibility this single-day trip offers.

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 107 miles from Fox, IL, or about 2h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.9 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 47 miles or 1h 5m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 107 miles or 2h 34m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 1m

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 Fox, 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 Fox, IL

This is one driving day of about 214 miles and 5h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Fox, 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 41.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in and county seat of Champaign County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Urbana, IL

107 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

Joliet, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fisher, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 107 miles from Fox, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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, short detour

Halfway reset · 2h 55m in / 2h 11m to go 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12174697777

Visit website

Cornelio's

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Georgetown, Illinois

1.9 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Gypsy Queen Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Marshall, Illinois

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 22min to go 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 6:30 am–5:30 pm

+12172515199

Visit website

Latte Dough Coffee Shop & Bakery Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Marshall, Illinois

3 mi

Monical's Pizza

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

St Joseph, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12174697777

Visit website

Cornelio's

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Georgetown, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12176620032

Visit website

Cielito Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately

Plano, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+16302732045

Visit website

Gypsy Queen Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Marshall, Illinois

Hours: 6:30 am–5:30 pm

+12172515199

Visit website

Latte Dough Coffee Shop & Bakery Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Marshall, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+12178227322

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Oakwood, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12173544098

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Circle K | Electric Vehicle Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18335052291

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour

Marshall, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 8.6 and 211.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
8.6 mi into trip | ~15m in

Turn right

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
103.7 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in | I 74

Merge onto I 74

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
5
145.6 mi into trip | ~3h 16m 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
145.8 mi into trip | ~3h 16m 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
211.7 mi into trip | ~4h 56m in | East 150th Road

Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.46 one way

$66.91 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 75 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $36.73 $73.47
premium $4.89 $41.18 $82.36
diesel $5.61 $47.25 $94.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 74.9 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 64.2 0 $22.47 $10.27
Efficient EV 53.5 0 $18.72 $8.56
EV Truck/SUV 85.6 1 $29.96 $13.70

Gas CO2

75 kg

EV CO2

25 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

Fox, IL

Morning in Fox on Tuesday

Local time

8:23 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

York, IL

Morning in York on Tuesday

Local time

8:23 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

9 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

5h 5m 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?

Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 31% of your travel time spent on highways, predominantly I-74. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 41.9 miles on I-74, offering a chance to settle into a consistent pace. As you transition off the interstate, the drive will likely incorporate more local roads like South Main Street and Georgetown Road, introducing varied speed limits and potentially more frequent turns. This blend means you won't be stuck in a monotonous highway grind for the entire 5 hours, but rather experience a dynamic shift in the driving environment as you progress toward York.

31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
45 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.9 mi on I 74.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 5h 5m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 103.7 miles (I 74): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 145.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 5m. Total distance: 214 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (31%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 41.9 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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 103.7 miles (I 74): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 145.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at York, IL before the return drive.

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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