Granite City, IL to York, IL is 158.2 miles and takes about 3h 14m via I 70 and I 270, with a fuel budget near $25 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, beginning in the Midwest and ending in the same region. With most of the drive on major highways, it's a straightforward option for a quick trip. You'll likely find it to be a practical route for getting from point A to point B 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
79.1 miles from Granite City, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 30m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 70
120 mi
2h 9m
East Angling Road
13.7 mi
24m
I 270
10.4 mi
12m
Nameoki Road
3.4 mi
5m
IL 1
3.3 mi
5m
North York Street
2 mi
3m
East 150th Road
1.9 mi
7m
Madison Avenue
1.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 120 mi, about 2h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Granite City, IL and York, IL.
1
Start on Niedringhaus Avenue
0.2 mi·36 sec·Niedringhaus Avenue
2
Turn left onto Madison Avenue
1.6 mi·2 min·Madison Avenue
3
Turn left onto IL 203
3.4 mi·5 min·Nameoki Road
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·43 sec
Toward I 270 East: Effingham
5
Merge onto I 270
10 mi·12 min·I 270
6
Merge onto I 70
83 mi·1 hr 29 min·I 70
Toward I 70 East: Indianapolis
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 3h 14m duration, this is easily a one-day trip, so you have flexibility on when to depart. Aiming for a mid-morning start on I 70 will help you avoid the peak rush hour around Granite City. With a fuel cost estimated at $25, ensure your tank is full before you leave, as the longest stretch without a significant break is 120 miles. There's only one recommended stop, so plan for a brief pause or push through if you're comfortable.
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 79.1 miles from Granite City, IL, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 120 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 35 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.1 miles or 1h 30m 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 24m
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 Granite City, 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 Granite City, IL
This is one driving day of about 158.2 miles and 3h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Granite City, 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 70 for about 120 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.2 and 155.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
5.2 mi into trip|~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 270 East: Effingham
Navigation decision point
Toward I 270 East: Effingham
4
16.1 mi into trip|~21m in|I 70
Merge onto I 70 toward I 70 East: Indianapolis
Merge point - match speed before joining
Toward I 70 East: Indianapolis
5
98.8 mi into trip|~1h 51m 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
136 mi into trip|~2h 31m in
Take the exit toward Martinsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Martinsville
5
155.9 mi into trip|~3h 5m in|East 150th Road
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.73 one way
$49.47 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg55 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$27.16
$54.31
premium
$4.89
$30.44
$60.89
diesel
$5.61
$34.93
$69.86
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
47.5
0
$16.61
$7.59
Efficient EV
39.6
0
$13.84
$6.33
EV Truck/SUV
63.3
0
$22.15
$10.12
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (65% 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 19, 2026
Origin
Granite City, IL
Late night
in Granite City on Tuesday
Local time
4:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
York, IL
Late night
in York on Tuesday
Local time
4:20 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
22 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 14m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily highway driving, with 84% of the 158.2 miles on interstates like I 70 and I 270. You'll experience a longest stretch of 120 miles on I 70 before transitioning to surface roads like East Angling Road. Expect a consistent cruising speed for most of the trip, with the highway portion likely featuring numerous exits and interchanges.
84% 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: 120 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and East Angling Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.2 miles in.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 14m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 16.1 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 98.8 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.
On the drive from Granite City, IL to York, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Martinsville along the way.
Martinsville
136 mi in|~2h 31m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 14m. Total distance: 158.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 120 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 21 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 5.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 16.1 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 98.8 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at York, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
