This 174.5-mile drive from Grant Park, IL, to York, IL, is a manageable one-day adventure, taking approximately 3 hours and 57 minutes. Primarily following SR 63 and US 41, this highway-focused route will likely feel familiar to Midwest travelers. With a fuel cost estimated at $27, it's an economical option for a day trip. The single recommended stop suggests a straightforward journey with minimal need for overnight planning. This route stays within Illinois, offering a consistent regional experience.
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
87.3 miles from Grant Park, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 52m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
SR 63
59.1 mi
1h 15m
Wicker Avenue
42.3 mi
53m
US 41
21.6 mi
26m
IL 1
18 mi
27m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
9.6 mi
10m
IL 17
6 mi
8m
US 150
4.5 mi
6m
West National Avenue
3.5 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
SR 63
— 59.1 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grant Park, IL and York, IL.
1
Start on Maple Street
27 ft·6 sec·Maple Street
2
Turn left onto West Taylor Street
0.9 mi·2 min·West Taylor Street
3
Continue on IL 17
6.0 mi·8 min·IL 17
4
Continue on SR 2
3.4 mi·4 min·Belshaw Road
5
Turn right onto US 41
42 mi·53 min·Wicker Avenue
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 41
22 mi·26 min·US 41
7
Continue on SR 63
59 mi·1 hr 15 min·SR 63
8
Turn right
0.3 mi·1 min
9
Continue on Pennington Road
0.3 mi·1 min·Pennington Road
10
Turn left onto US 150
4.5 mi·6 min·US 150
11
Continue on US 150
1.9 mi·2 min·N 3rd Street
12
Turn right onto West National Avenue
3.5 mi·5 min·West National Avenue
13
Take the ramp
0.6 mi·46 sec
14
Merge onto I 70; US 40
9.6 mi·10 min·Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward IL 1: Marshall, Paris
16
Turn left onto IL 1
18 mi·27 min·IL 1
17
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
1.9 mi·7 min·East 150th Road
18
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.2 mi·1 min·West Broadway Street
19
Turn left onto North York Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·North York Street
20
Arrive at destination
North York Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3 hour and 57 minute duration, starting your drive in the morning from Grant Park will allow you to reach York with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. The estimated fuel cost of $27 means you won't need to budget heavily for gas. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 59.1 miles on SR 63, to avoid any unexpected delays.
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 87.3 miles from Grant Park, IL, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.1 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 87.3 miles or 1h 52m 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 7m
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 Grant Park, 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 Grant Park, IL
This is one driving day of about 174.5 miles and 3h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Grant Park, 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 SR 63 for about 59.1 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 0 and 172.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|West Taylor Street
Turn left onto West Taylor Street
Navigation decision point
4
52.6 mi into trip|~1h 8m in|US 41
Keep slight left at fork onto US 41
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
133.2 mi into trip|~2h 51m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
153.8 mi into trip|~3h 20m in
Take the exit toward IL 1: Marshall, Paris
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IL 1: Marshall, Paris
5
172.2 mi into trip|~3h 48m in|East 150th Road
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.28 one way
$54.56 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg61 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$29.95
$59.91
premium
$4.89
$33.58
$67.16
diesel
$5.61
$38.53
$77.05
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: 61.1 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
52.4
0
$18.32
$8.38
Efficient EV
43.6
0
$15.27
$6.98
EV Truck/SUV
69.8
0
$24.43
$11.17
Gas CO2
61 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Grant Park, IL
Late night
in Grant Park on Tuesday
Local time
5:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
York, IL
Late night
in York on Tuesday
Local time
5:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 15 mph21% chanceLive 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
36 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 57m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for 63% of this journey. You'll encounter stretches on SR 63 and Wicker Avenue, contributing to the overall highway feel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 59.1 miles on SR 63, so be prepared for a sustained period of driving without significant changes in road type. While primarily highway, the mix of roads suggests a practical, efficient transit rather than a winding, scenic exploration.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.1 mi on SR 63.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 63 and Wicker Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Taylor Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 57m 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: near the start (West Taylor Street): Navigation decision point; at 52.6 miles (US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 133.2 miles: Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
762 ft451 ft
Total Climb
266 ft
Total Descent
516 ft
Highest Point
762 ft
~62.3 mi in
Elevation Range
311 ft
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 Grant Park, IL to York, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Paris along the way.
Paris
153.8 mi in|~3h 20m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 57m. Total distance: 174.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 59.1 miles on SR 63. 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: near the start (West Taylor Street): Navigation decision point; at 52.6 miles (US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 133.2 miles: Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.9 hours — manageable with a long break at York, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
