Hampshire to York is 248.8 miles and takes about 5h 57m via IL 47 and I-74, with a fuel budget near $39 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This Midwest route stays within Illinois, taking you from the northern part of the state down towards the central region. The drive primarily uses surface roads, offering a more grounded perspective of the landscape compared to a pure interstate experience. With a recommended one-day drive, it's a solid option if you're looking for a straightforward trip between these two Illinois locales.
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
124.4 miles from Hampshire, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 1m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
IL 47
42.9 mi
56m
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
North 390 East Road
10.8 mi
15m
North Bridge Street
9.6 mi
15m
County Road 400 East
7.7 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
IL 47
— 42.9 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampshire, IL and York, IL.
1
Start on West Jefferson Avenue
58 ft·4 sec·West Jefferson Avenue
2
Turn right onto South State Street
0.7 mi·1 min·South State Street
3
Turn left onto IL 72
4.0 mi·5 min·East Oak Knoll Drive
4
Turn right onto IL 47
4.4 mi·6 min·IL 47
5
Enter roundabout onto IL 47
128 ft·2 sec·IL 47
6
Continue on IL 47
2.4 mi·3 min·IL 47
7
Enter roundabout onto IL 47
109 ft·1 sec·IL 47
8
Continue on IL 47
11 mi·16 min·IL 47
9
Continue on IL 47
1.0 mi·1 min·IL 47
10
Continue on IL 47
0.5 mi·41 sec·IL 47
11
Continue on IL 47
0.9 mi·1 min·Route 47
12
Continue on IL 47
3.3 mi·5 min·Illinois Route 47
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on US 30; IL 47
2.8 mi·3 min·United States Route 30
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on North Bridge Street
8.2 mi·13 min·North Bridge Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Continue on this road
10 mi·16 min·this road
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on North Bridge Street
1.3 mi·1 min·North Bridge Street
17
Continue on IL 47
24 mi·27 min·IL 47
18
Turn left onto IL 47
1.3 mi·2 min·North Union Street
19
Continue on IL 47
22 mi·35 min·North 2700 East Road
20
Continue on IL 47
1.2 mi·2 min·North Center Street
21
Continue on IL 47
6.7 mi·9 min·North 2700 East Road
22
Continue on IL 47
0.7 mi·1 min·North 2750 East Road
23
Continue on IL 47
1.1 mi·1 min·North 2775 East Road
24
Continue on IL 47
0.4 mi·36 sec·North 2790 East Road
25
Continue on IL 47
0.4 mi·32 sec·North 385 East Road
26
Continue on IL 47
11 mi·15 min·North 390 East Road
27
Turn left onto IL 9; IL 47; IL 54
0.5 mi·1 min·West 1st Street
28
Turn right onto IL 47
0.4 mi·47 sec·South Sangamon Avenue
29
Continue on IL 47
383 ft·7 sec·North 450E Road
30
Continue on IL 47
3.5 mi·4 min·North 450 East Road
31
Continue on IL 47
2.1 mi·2 min·County Road 450 East
32
Continue on IL 47
7.5 mi·10 min·County Road 400 East
33
Continue on IL 47
4.5 mi·6 min·County Road 350 East
34
Continue on IL 47
0.2 mi·28 sec·County Road 400 East
35
Continue on IL 47
506 ft·12 sec·North Lombard Street
36
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward I 74 East: Champaign
37
Merge onto I 74
42 mi·45 min·I 74
Use the slight right lane.
38
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward US 150, IL 1
39
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·35 sec
Toward US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
40
Turn straight onto US 150; IL 1
14 mi·20 min·Georgetown Road
41
Continue on US 150; IL 1
1.9 mi·2 min·North State Street
42
Continue on US 150; IL 1
6.1 mi·9 min·Georgetown Road
43
Continue on US 150; IL 1
0.3 mi·28 sec·1575 E US 36
44
Continue on US 150; IL 1
10 mi·14 min·Georgetown Road
45
Continue on US 150; IL 1
1.4 mi·3 min·IL Route 1
46
Turn right onto US 150; IL 1
512 ft·8 sec·West Elliot Street
47
Turn left onto US 150; IL 1
1.7 mi·2 min·North Central Avenue
48
Continue on IL 1
0.1 mi·11 sec·Vandalia Way
49
Turn straight onto IL 1
30 mi·45 min·South Main Street
50
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
1.9 mi·7 min·East 150th Road
51
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.2 mi·1 min·West Broadway Street
52
Turn left onto North York Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·North York Street
53
Arrive at destination
North York Street
Trip Plan
Given this is a one-day trip of under six hours, leaving in the morning should allow you to arrive with plenty of daylight. You'll have one recommended stop, but with the drive being relatively short, you can be flexible with breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially as you transition from IL 47 to I-74, as services might be more spaced out on the rural sections. The fuel cost is estimated at $39, so budget accordingly. Since it's manageable in a single day, you have the advantage of not needing to plan for an overnight stay.
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 124.4 miles from Hampshire, IL, or about 3h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.9 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 55 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.4 miles or 3h 1m 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 43m
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 Hampshire, 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 Hampshire, IL
This is one driving day of about 248.8 miles and 5h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Hampshire, 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 IL 47 for about 42.9 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 246.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.7 mi into trip|~1m in|IL 72 / East Oak Knoll Drive
Turn left onto IL 72 / East Oak Knoll Drive
Navigation decision point
5
138.5 mi into trip|~3h 22m in|I 74
Merge onto I 74
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
180.4 mi into trip|~4h 8m 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
180.6 mi into trip|~4h 8m 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
246.5 mi into trip|~5h 48m in|East 150th Road
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.90 one way
$77.79 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg87 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$42.71
$85.41
premium
$4.89
$47.88
$95.76
diesel
$5.61
$54.93
$109.86
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
74.6
0
$26.12
$11.94
Efficient EV
62.2
0
$21.77
$9.95
EV Truck/SUV
99.5
1
$34.83
$15.92
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Hampshire, IL
Late night
in Hampshire on Tuesday
Local time
3:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
York, IL
Late night
in York on Tuesday
Local time
3:09 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
10 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 57m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 38% of your time on highways, with the bulk of the drive on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch without a major road change is 42.9 miles along IL 47. Expect a mix of cruising on I-74 and navigating through towns and more rural areas on roads like South Main Street. The profile is mostly surface roads, so be prepared for varying speed limits and potential traffic lights as you pass through communities.
Only 38% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
53 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.9 mi on IL 47.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near IL 72 / East Oak Knoll Drive.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 57m 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 0.7 miles (IL 72 / East Oak Knoll Drive): Navigation decision point; at 138.5 miles (I 74): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 180.4 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 57m. Total distance: 248.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 42.9 miles on IL 47. 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 0.7 miles (IL 72 / East Oak Knoll Drive): Navigation decision point; at 138.5 miles (I 74): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 180.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 11.9 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.
