Manteno, IL to York, IL is 185.8 miles and takes about 4h 2m via I 57 and I 74, with a fuel budget near $29 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, connecting two points in Illinois. Expect a mixed drive profile, meaning you'll encounter both faster highway sections and potentially some slower local road stretches. Given the relatively short duration of just over 4 hours, this is a straightforward single-day journey, ideal for those looking for an efficient connection between these two locations without a major time commitment.
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
92.9 miles from Manteno, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 46m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
74.5 mi
1h 19m
I 74
32.4 mi
35m
South Main Street
30.4 mi
45m
Georgetown Road
29.6 mi
44m
County Road East 241 North
5.3 mi
8m
Market Street
3.2 mi
4m
East 150th Road
1.9 mi
7m
North State Street
1.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 74.5 mi, about 1h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manteno, IL and York, IL.
1
Start on East 2nd Street
103 ft·9 sec·East 2nd Street
2
Turn left onto IL 50
0.7 mi·1 min·North Locust Street
3
Continue on IL 50
5.3 mi·8 min·County Road East 241 North
4
Turn left
0.2 mi·33 sec
Toward I-57 South: Champaign
5
Merge onto I 57
75 mi·1 hr 19 min·I 57
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·26 sec
Exit 240Toward Market Street
7
Turn left
96 ft·5 sec
8
Turn left onto Market Street
3.2 mi·4 min·Market Street
9
Turn right onto East Marketview Drive
0.3 mi·39 sec·East Marketview Drive
10
Turn left onto North Neil Street
0.3 mi·41 sec·North Neil Street
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
12
Merge onto I 74
32 mi·35 min·I 74
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward US 150, IL 1
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·35 sec
Toward US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
15
Turn straight onto US 150; IL 1
14 mi·20 min·Georgetown Road
16
Continue on US 150; IL 1
1.9 mi·2 min·North State Street
17
Continue on US 150; IL 1
6.1 mi·9 min·Georgetown Road
18
Continue on US 150; IL 1
0.3 mi·28 sec·1575 E US 36
19
Continue on US 150; IL 1
10 mi·14 min·Georgetown Road
20
Continue on US 150; IL 1
1.4 mi·3 min·IL Route 1
21
Turn right onto US 150; IL 1
512 ft·8 sec·West Elliot Street
22
Turn left onto US 150; IL 1
1.7 mi·2 min·North Central Avenue
23
Continue on IL 1
0.1 mi·11 sec·Vandalia Way
24
Turn straight onto IL 1
30 mi·45 min·South Main Street
25
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
1.9 mi·7 min·East 150th Road
26
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.2 mi·1 min·West Broadway Street
27
Turn left onto North York Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·North York Street
28
Arrive at destination
North York Street
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just over 4 hours, this route is easily manageable as a single-day trip. Consider departing in the morning to take advantage of daylight and allow for any unexpected delays. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 74.5 miles on I-57, so plan your fuel stops accordingly before you hit that segment. Since the total distance is under 186 miles and the fuel cost is estimated at $29, you have flexibility to depart at your convenience. Keep an eye out for transitions as you move from the interstate system onto local roads like South Main Street as you approach York, IL.
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 92.9 miles from Manteno, IL, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.5 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 41 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.9 miles or 1h 46m 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 6m
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 Manteno, 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 Manteno, IL
This is one driving day of about 185.8 miles and 4h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Manteno, 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 74.5 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 6 and 117.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6 mi into trip|~9m in
Turn left toward I-57 South: Champaign
Navigation decision point
Toward I-57 South: Champaign
5
80.7 mi into trip|~1h 30m in
Take the exit toward Market Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 240
Toward Market Street
5
84.4 mi into trip|~1h 36m in|North Neil Street
Turn left onto North Neil Street
Navigation decision point
5
117.4 mi into trip|~2h 12m 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
117.6 mi into trip|~2h 13m 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
$29.05 one way
$58.10 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg65 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$31.89
$63.79
premium
$4.89
$35.76
$71.51
diesel
$5.61
$41.02
$82.04
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
55.7
0
$19.51
$8.92
Efficient EV
46.5
0
$16.26
$7.43
EV Truck/SUV
74.3
0
$26.01
$11.89
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Manteno, IL
Night
in Manteno on Sunday
Local time
10:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
York, IL
Night
in York on Sunday
Local time
10:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Danville, IL
93 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
4 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
4h 2m 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?
This drive offers a 58% highway share, primarily utilizing I-57 and I-74 for the bulk of the journey. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 74.5 miles on I-57, providing a good opportunity to make solid progress. The profile is described as mixed, suggesting that while interstates form the backbone, you might transition to roads like South Main Street for the final approach or within towns. This means the driving experience will likely shift from consistent highway speeds to more varied conditions as you near your destination.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 74.5 mi on I 57.
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 6 miles in.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 2m 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 6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 80.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 84.4 miles (North Neil Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 2m. Total distance: 185.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 74.5 miles on I 57. 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: at 6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 80.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 84.4 miles (North Neil Street): 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 8.1 hours — manageable with a long break at York, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
