Loran, IL to York, IL is 305.8 miles and takes about 6h 43m via I 74, I 39, and US 52, with a fuel budget near $48 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, entirely within Illinois, making it a straightforward drive. With most of the route on the highway, you'll cover ground efficiently. It's a practical option if you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss, and the estimated duration suggests a single-day commitment is very manageable.
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
152.9 miles from Loran, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 22m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 74
80.9 mi
1h 27m
I 39
71.2 mi
1h 16m
US 52
32.8 mi
49m
South Main Street
30.4 mi
45m
Georgetown Road
29.6 mi
44m
Chambers Road
17.1 mi
25m
IL 73
10.2 mi
15m
Chicago Avenue
9.1 mi
13m
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 80.9 mi, about 1h 27m
Traffic on I-39
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~755 veh/hr typical
· worst 994
Quietest
1 AM
~66 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 100 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loran, IL and York, IL.
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Start on Center Street
98 ft·9 sec·Center Street
2
Turn left onto South Loran Road
0.4 mi·54 sec·South Loran Road
3
Keep slight right at fork
296 ft·8 sec
4
Continue on this road
387 ft·10 sec·this road
5
Turn straight onto West Loran Road
4.0 mi·9 min·West Loran Road
6
Turn right onto IL 73
10 mi·15 min·IL 73
7
Turn left onto US 52; IL 64
6.5 mi·9 min·Chambers Road
8
Continue on US 52; IL 64
11 mi·15 min·Chambers Road
9
Continue on US 52; IL 26
5.6 mi·8 min·US 52; IL 26
10
Continue on South Il Route 26
352 ft·5 sec·South Il Route 26
11
Continue on US 52; IL 26
8.1 mi·12 min·US 52; IL 26
12
Turn left onto US 52
0.2 mi·29 sec·East 7th Street
13
Continue on US 52
0.2 mi·14 sec·Chicago Avenue
14
Continue on US 52
8.9 mi·13 min·Chicago Avenue
15
Turn right onto US 52
19 mi·27 min·US 52
16
Turn right onto US 52; IL 251
0.4 mi·44 sec·US 52; IL 251
17
Turn left onto Meriden Street
0.5 mi·57 sec·Meriden Street
18
Continue on 12th Street
0.2 mi·36 sec·12th Street
19
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
374 ft·19 sec·4th Avenue
20
Turn sharp left onto US 34
1.0 mi·1 min·12th Street
21
Continue on US 34
1.5 mi·2 min·North 43rd Road
22
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward I 39 South, US 51 South: LaSalle, Peru
23
Merge onto I 39; US 51
71 mi·1 hr 16 min·I 39; US 51
24
Keep slight right at fork onto US 51
7.6 mi·8 min·US 51
Toward I 55 South, US 51 South: Peoria, Champaign, Saint Louis, Decatur
25
Keep slight left at fork onto I 74; US 51
81 mi·1 hr 27 min·I 74; US 51
Toward I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, DecaturUse the slight right lane.
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward US 150, IL 1
27
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·35 sec
Toward US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
28
Turn straight onto US 150; IL 1
14 mi·20 min·Georgetown Road
29
Continue on US 150; IL 1
1.9 mi·2 min·North State Street
30
Continue on US 150; IL 1
6.1 mi·9 min·Georgetown Road
31
Continue on US 150; IL 1
0.3 mi·28 sec·1575 E US 36
32
Continue on US 150; IL 1
10 mi·14 min·Georgetown Road
33
Continue on US 150; IL 1
1.4 mi·3 min·IL Route 1
34
Turn right onto US 150; IL 1
512 ft·8 sec·West Elliot Street
35
Turn left onto US 150; IL 1
1.7 mi·2 min·North Central Avenue
36
Continue on IL 1
0.1 mi·11 sec·Vandalia Way
37
Turn straight onto IL 1
30 mi·45 min·South Main Street
38
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
1.9 mi·7 min·East 150th Road
39
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.2 mi·1 min·West Broadway Street
40
Turn left onto North York Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·North York Street
41
Arrive at destination
North York Street
Trip Plan
Given the 6h 43m estimated drive time, leaving in the morning is your best bet to have plenty of daylight. The route includes just one recommended stop, but the longest stretch without an exit is 80.9 miles, so plan your breaks accordingly. The fuel cost is estimated at $48, so ensure your tank is full before you depart. This is a manageable drive for a single day, so you have flexibility to stop a bit longer if needed, perhaps around the point where you transition from I 74 to US 52.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 152.9 miles from Loran, IL, or about 3h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.9 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 67 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 152.9 miles or 3h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 14m
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 Loran, 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 Loran, IL
This is one driving day of about 305.8 miles and 6h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Loran, 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 74 for about 80.9 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 74.8 and 237.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
74.8 mi into trip|~1h 57m in|4th Avenue
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
77.4 mi into trip|~2h 1m in
Take the ramp toward I 39 South, US 51 South: LaSalle, Peru
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 39 South, US 51 South: LaSalle, Peru
6
148.9 mi into trip|~3h 18m in|US 51
Keep slight right at fork onto US 51 toward I 55 South, US 51 South: Peoria, Champaign, Saint Louis, Decatur
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 55 South, US 51 South: Peoria, Champai...
8
156.5 mi into trip|~3h 26m in|I 74; US 51
Keep slight left at fork onto I 74; US 51 toward I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business N...
7
237.6 mi into trip|~4h 54m 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
$51.01 one way
$102.02 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg107 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$55.44
$110.88
premium
$5.26
$63.32
$126.63
diesel
$6.18
$74.39
$148.78
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 107 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
91.7
1
$32.11
$14.68
Efficient EV
76.5
0
$26.76
$12.23
EV Truck/SUV
122.3
1
$42.81
$19.57
Gas CO2
107 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Oct 18, 2026
Origin
Loran, IL
Late night
in Loran on Monday
Local time
5:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
36°F
Clear
S 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
York, IL
Late night
in York on Monday
Local time
5:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
SSE 2 to 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
76°F
Bloomington, IL
153 mi in
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
29 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
6h 43m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 drive is mostly highway, with 67% of the 305.8 miles on major interstates like I 74 and I 39. You'll experience a significant stretch of 80.9 miles on I 74 before transitioning to US 52. Expect relatively continuous cruising for most of the trip, with exits becoming more frequent as you approach your destination.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
41 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 80.9 mi on I 74.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and I 39. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 74.8 miles in near 4th Avenue.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 305.8 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 74.8 miles (4th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 77.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 148.9 miles (US 51): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
941 ft451 ft
Total Climb
573 ft
Total Descent
878 ft
Highest Point
941 ft
~21.5 mi in
Elevation Range
489 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Loran, IL and York, IL, road signs point toward Peru, Champaign, Saint Louis and Decatur.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 43m. Total distance: 305.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 43m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 80.9 miles on I 74. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 19 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 is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. 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 19 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 74.8 miles (4th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 77.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 148.9 miles (US 51): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.7 hours each way, a round trip means 13.5 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.
