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Trip from Lombard, 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 14m

Distance

241.2 mi

388 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 1m ★
6 AM
5h 14m
8 AM
5h 41m
10 AM
5h 24m
12 PM
5h 21m
3 PM
5h 25m
5 PM
5h 40m
8 PM
5h 6m

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

village in Illinois, United States

Lombard, IL

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city in North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

York, IL

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Trip Overview

This 240.6-mile journey from Lombard, Illinois, to York, Illinois, is estimated to take about 4 hours and 8 minutes of driving time. With a fuel cost around $37, this route is well-suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll be navigating primarily on local roads, indicated by a 0% highway share, making it a more hands-on driving experience. The drive is characterized by frequent turns, suggesting a need for attentive navigation. Since both your origin and destination are within the Midwest region, you'll remain in familiar territory throughout this drive.

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

120.6 miles from Lombard, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 105.4 mi 1h 54m
I 74 32.4 mi 35m
South Main Street 30.4 mi 45m
Georgetown Road 29.6 mi 44m
Tri-State Tollway 15.6 mi 19m
Cicero Avenue 4.9 mi 7m
Market Street 3.2 mi 4m
East 150th Road 1.9 mi 7m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 105.4 mi, about 1h 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Grace Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · South Grace Street
2

Turn left onto East Madison Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Madison Street
3

Turn right onto South Westmore Meyers Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Westmore Meyers Road
4

Turn left onto IL 38

1.0 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Road
5

Turn right onto Summit Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Summit Avenue
6

Continue on Midwest Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Midwest Road
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward I 88 East Toll: Chicago
8

Merge onto I 88; IL 110

1.8 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 138 Toward I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 2 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 294

3.6 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
12

Keep slight right at fork onto I 294

3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on I 294

0.9 mi · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge
14

Continue on I 294

8.5 mi · 10 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 12 B-A Toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 12A Toward IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue Use the straight lane.
17

Turn straight onto IL 50; IL 83

4.9 mi · 7 min · Cicero Avenue
Use the left lane.
18

Turn left onto 167th Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · 167th Street
Use the left lane.
19

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
20

Merge onto I 57

105 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 26 sec
Exit 240 Toward Market Street
22

Turn left

96 ft · 5 sec
23

Turn left onto Market Street

3.2 mi · 4 min · Market Street
24

Turn right onto East Marketview Drive

0.3 mi · 39 sec · East Marketview Drive
25

Turn left onto North Neil Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · North Neil Street
26

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec
27

Merge onto I 74

32 mi · 35 min · I 74
28

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward US 150, IL 1
29

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Toward US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
30

Turn straight onto US 150; IL 1

14 mi · 20 min · Georgetown Road
31

Continue on US 150; IL 1

1.9 mi · 2 min · North State Street
32

Continue on US 150; IL 1

6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road
33

Continue on US 150; IL 1

0.3 mi · 28 sec · 1575 E US 36
34

Continue on US 150; IL 1

10 mi · 14 min · Georgetown Road
35

Continue on US 150; IL 1

1.4 mi · 3 min · IL Route 1
36

Turn right onto US 150; IL 1

512 ft · 8 sec · West Elliot Street
37

Turn left onto US 150; IL 1

1.7 mi · 2 min · North Central Avenue
38

Continue on IL 1

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Vandalia Way
39

Turn straight onto IL 1

30 mi · 45 min · South Main Street
40

Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

1.9 mi · 7 min · East 150th Road
41

Continue on West Broadway Street

0.2 mi · 1 min · West Broadway Street
42

Turn left onto North York Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · North York Street
43

Arrive at destination

North York Street

Trip Plan

Given the 4-hour, 8-minute estimated drive time and the local road nature of this 240.6-mile route, consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight and minimize traffic. With only one stop suggested and no highway to rely on for speed, pacing yourself is key. The $37 fuel cost is manageable, but be sure to check your fuel levels before you leave Lombard, IL, as services might be more spread out on local roads. Pay close attention to your GPS, especially when navigating the numerous turns characteristic of this drive, to avoid unnecessary backtracking.

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 120.6 miles from Lombard, IL, or about 2h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.4 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 53 miles or 1h 11m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 120.6 miles or 2h 25m 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 2m

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 Lombard, 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 Lombard, IL

This is one driving day of about 241.2 miles and 5h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Lombard, 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 57 for about 105.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Rantoul, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rantoul, IL

121 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 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rantoul, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 120.6 miles from Lombard, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 105.4 miles.

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 · final third

Rich's Restaurant Ogden

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ogden, Illinois

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third · 1h 53m to go 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12175822777

Jerusalem Cafe - Restaurant and Grill - Lombard

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lombard, Illinois

1.6 mi

Nariman Restaurants

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bridgeview, Illinois

1.6 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Gypsy Queen Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Marshall, Illinois

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 23min to go 0.9 mi from route ~2 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

1.1 mi

Bonny's Bistro

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Matteson, Illinois

2.2 mi

Rich's Restaurant Ogden

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Ogden, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12175822777

Jerusalem Cafe - Restaurant and Grill - Lombard

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Lombard, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+16306296400

Visit website

Nariman Restaurants

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Bridgeview, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+17089075832

Visit website

Simon's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Villa Park, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+16305300200

Visit website

Pepe's Mexican Restaurants - Matteson

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Matteson, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+17087484400

Visit website

Hidden Manna Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 3 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30

Matteson, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+17082485571

Visit website

The Literary

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+12179541500

Visit website

J. Alexander's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour Expensive

Oak Brook, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+16305738180

Visit website

Gypsy Queen Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 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 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Marshall, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+12178227322

Visit website

Bonny's Bistro

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Matteson, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+17738964817

Visit website

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Chicago Ridge, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+17085813915

Visit website

The Well

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Manteno, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+17795295090

Visit website

Shibam Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Glendale Heights, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+12244487577

Visit website

Solyne Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Frankfort, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+18477444958

Visit website

Original Mocha Coffee House

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

First break 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Tinley Park, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+17089044960

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

+18668167584

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12173528910

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Circle K | Electric Vehicle Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18335052291

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12175312800

Visit website

Hinsdale Oasis

0 mi from route

Main Line Station Rest Area - Northbound

0.1 mi from route

Road Ranger

0.1 mi from route

Salt Kettle Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

QuikTrip

0.1 mi from route

Main Line Station Rest Area - Southbound

0.2 mi from route

Petro Stopping Centers

0.2 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Prairie View Rest Area - Northbound

0.2 mi from route

Prairie View Rest Area - Southbound

0.2 mi from route

Road Ranger

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.3 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.3 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.3 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.3 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.3 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.3 mi from route

Peotone Travel Center

0.3 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.4 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

1.8 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

1.9 mi from route

Caffe Milan

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Frankfort, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–3:30 pm

+18154697124

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 28

5 decision points cluster between mile 6.4 and 172.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
6.4 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 138 Toward I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana
6
6.8 mi into trip | ~13m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
24.3 mi into trip | ~36m in

Take the exit toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 12 B-A Toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th...
8
24.5 mi into trip | ~36m in

Keep slight left at fork toward IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Exit 12A Toward IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue
7
172.9 mi into trip | ~3h 25m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.71 one way

$75.42 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 84 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $41.40 $82.81
premium $4.89 $46.42 $92.83
diesel $5.61 $53.25 $106.51

Estimated Tolls: $1.05

Tri-state Tollway (15.6 mi) $0.94
Reagan Memorial Tollway (1.8 mi) $0.11

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 84.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 72.4 0 $25.33 $11.58
Efficient EV 60.3 0 $21.10 $9.65
EV Truck/SUV 96.5 1 $33.77 $15.44

Gas CO2

84 kg

EV CO2

28 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

Lombard, IL

Late night in Lombard on Tuesday

Local time

4:11 AM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Mostly Sunny

S 10 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 4:39PM CDT until April 29 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 4:38PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Destination

York, IL

Late night in York on Tuesday

Local time

4:11 AM

CDT

Current temp

44°F

Mostly Clear

SSE 3 to 7 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 4:39PM CDT until April 29 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 4:38PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

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

12 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

5h 14m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pullman National Historical Park

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour Free near mile 24.9
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for the entirety of this 240.6-mile trip. With no highway segments, you'll be on roads like East Madison Street, South Westmore Meyers Road, and Roosevelt Road for the full duration. This means you'll be managing numerous intersections and changes in direction rather than cruising on high-speed expressways. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests you'll be actively steering and making adjustments frequently. This type of driving demands constant engagement.

58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
43 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 105.4 mi on I 57.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 241.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

About the Cities

Starting in Lombard, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1869

Lombard is a suburb of Chicago in Illinois and is considered part of Chicagoland. Lombard is a small town with a tight-knit community built around its high schools and the downtown Lombard culture. Residents of Lombard are very friendly and familial and willing to guide tourists to various locations in Chicago and Chicagoland.

Top landmarks

  • First Church of Lombard — historic building in Lombard, IL, USA

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 14m. Total distance: 241.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 105.4 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.05 in tolls one way, starting with Tri-state Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

Yes — we found about 24 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.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at York, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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. There are 24 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

The main spots that need attention: at 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.5 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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