If you are planning a trip from Maryville to York, you are looking at a straightforward 147.6-mile journey across the Illinois landscape. This route takes about 3 hours to complete, making it a manageable day trip that does not require an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize I-70, East Angling Road, and IL-1 to navigate between these two Midwestern points. Budgeting roughly $22 for fuel should cover your needs for the one-way transit. Because the drive is relatively short and efficient, it offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to reach your destination without feeling rushed.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
73.8 miles from Maryville, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 21m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 70
120 mi
2h 9m
East Angling Road
13.7 mi
24m
IL 1
3.3 mi
5m
I 270
3.1 mi
3m
North York Street
2 mi
3m
East 150th Road
1.9 mi
7m
South State Route 159
1.1 mi
1m
North Center Street
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 120 mi, about 2h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maryville, IL and York, IL.
1
Start on East Main Street
175 ft·11 sec·East Main Street
2
Turn right onto IL 159
1.0 mi·1 min·North Center Street
3
Continue on IL 159
1.1 mi·1 min·South State Route 159
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward I 270 East: Effingham
5
Merge onto I 270
3.1 mi·3 min·I 270
6
Merge onto I 70
83 mi·1 hr 29 min·I 70
Toward I 70 East: Indianapolis
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70
37 mi·39 min·I 70
Toward I 70 East: Indianapolis
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward Martinsville
9
Turn right onto North Cleone Road
0.6 mi·1 min·North Cleone Road
10
Continue on North York Street
1.9 mi·3 min·North York Street
11
Continue on East Angling Road
4.8 mi·8 min·East Angling Road
12
Continue on East Angling Road
9.0 mi·15 min·East Angling Road
13
Turn right onto IL 1
3.3 mi·5 min·IL 1
14
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
1.9 mi·7 min·East 150th Road
15
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.2 mi·1 min·West Broadway Street
16
Turn left onto North York Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·North York Street
17
Arrive at destination
North York Street
Trip Plan
Since the total duration is only 3 hours, you have the advantage of choosing your departure time based on personal preference rather than strict logistical constraints. Planning for at least one stop is recommended to break up the long 120-mile stretch on I-70 and stay refreshed behind the wheel. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before exiting the interstate, as service availability can fluctuate once you move onto the secondary roads. Given the high highway percentage, ensure your vehicle is ready for sustained speeds before you depart. Taking this trip in a single day is entirely feasible, giving you the benefit of arriving at your destination with time to spare.
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 73.8 miles from Maryville, IL, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 120 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 32 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.8 miles or 1h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 12m
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 Maryville, 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 Maryville, IL
This is one driving day of about 147.6 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Maryville, 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 70 for about 120 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 145.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.1 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 270 East: Effingham
Navigation decision point
Toward I 270 East: Effingham
4
5.4 mi into trip|~7m in|I 70
Merge onto I 70 toward I 70 East: Indianapolis
Merge point - match speed before joining
Toward I 70 East: Indianapolis
5
88.2 mi into trip|~1h 37m in|I 70
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 toward I 70 East: Indianapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 70 East: Indianapolis
4
125.4 mi into trip|~2h 17m in
Take the exit toward Martinsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Martinsville
5
145.3 mi into trip|~2h 51m in|East 150th Road
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.08 one way
$46.15 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$25.34
$50.67
premium
$4.89
$28.40
$56.81
diesel
$5.61
$32.59
$65.18
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44.3
0
$15.50
$7.08
Efficient EV
36.9
0
$12.92
$5.90
EV Truck/SUV
59
0
$20.66
$9.45
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Maryville, IL
Late night
in Maryville on Sunday
Local time
2:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
York, IL
Late night
in York on Sunday
Local time
2:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
City of Greenville, IL
74 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 86% of this route consists of high-speed travel. The journey kicks off with a significant, uninterrupted stretch of 120 miles along I-70, which allows you to cover most of your distance quickly. After leaving the interstate, the character of the drive shifts as you transition onto East Angling Road and IL-1 for the final portion of the trip. While the initial leg is designed for steady cruising, the local road segments provide a change of pace as you approach York. It is a predictable drive that prioritizes efficiency over technical winding roads.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 120 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and East Angling Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 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 3h drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 88.2 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Maryville, IL to York, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Martinsville along the way.
The longest stretch is about 120 miles on I 70. 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 2.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 88.2 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.0 hours — manageable with a long break at York, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
