Origin
Greenup, IL
Morning in Greenup on Tuesday
Local time
7:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenup, 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
1h 2m
Distance
39.3 mi
63 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenup, IL
Stéphane Tendon
York, IL
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Trip Overview
Greenup, IL to York, IL is 39.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 2 minutes via I 70, East Angling Road, and IL 1, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, making it a straightforward hop between Illinois towns. You'll experience a mixed drive, so expect some faster highway segments and some more local road cruising. It's a quick journey, ideal if you're looking for a brief change of scenery without a major time commitment. Planning for this drive is minimal, as it's easily completed in a single day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 16 mi | 17m |
| East Angling Road | 13.7 mi | 24m |
| IL 1 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| North York Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| East 150th Road | 1.9 mi | 7m |
| North Cleone Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Cumberland Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Haughton Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 16 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenup, IL and York, IL.
1
Start on North Delaware Street
80 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Delaware Street
2
Turn left onto IL 121
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
East Cumberland Street
3
Turn left onto IL 130
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Haughton Highway
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
5
Merge onto I 70
16 mi
·
17 min
·
I 70
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward Martinsville
7
Turn right onto North Cleone Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cleone Road
8
Continue on North York Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North York Street
9
Continue on East Angling Road
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
East Angling Road
10
Continue on East Angling Road
9.0 mi
·
15 min
·
East Angling Road
11
Turn right onto IL 1
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
IL 1
12
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
1.9 mi
·
7 min
·
East 150th Road
13
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Street
14
Turn left onto North York Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
North York Street
15
Arrive at destination
North York Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from Greenup, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 39.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
17.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward Martinsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Martinsville
4
33.7 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
IL 1
Turn right onto IL 1
Navigation decision point
5
37 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
East 150th Road
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
39.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
North York Street
Turn left onto North York Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.14 one way
$12.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.75 | $13.49 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.56 | $15.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.68 | $17.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Morning in York on Tuesday
Local time
7:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Sunny
S 3 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
72°F
Martinsville, IL
20 mi in
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 2m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive, with 49% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 16 miles on I 70, providing a good opportunity for steady progress. As you transition off the interstate, expect the road to become more local, potentially with varying speed limits and more turns. The drive shifts from the efficiency of the highway to a more community-oriented feel as you approach your destination. This variety keeps the driving experience from becoming monotonous.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 0.8 miles in.
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 1h 2m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 17.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 33.7 miles (IL 1): Navigation decision point.
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 Greenup, IL to York, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Martinsville along the way.
Martinsville
17.1 mi in
|
~19m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 39.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 17.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 33.7 miles (IL 1): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at York, IL before heading back.
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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