Minooka, IL to York, IL is 213.2 miles and takes about 4h 49m via I 57 and I 74, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, specifically Illinois, making it a straightforward drive for those already in the region. Expect a mix of interstate cruising and surface roads, with a significant portion on major highways. Given the relatively short duration, it’s well-suited for a single-day excursion, allowing ample time for a relaxed pace. The drive offers a practical way to cover ground without requiring an overnight stay.
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
106.6 miles from Minooka, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
66.6 mi
1h 11m
I 74
32.4 mi
35m
South Main Street
30.4 mi
45m
Georgetown Road
29.6 mi
44m
County Road North 303 West
7.8 mi
13m
I 55
5.1 mi
5m
Old Chicago Road
3.7 mi
5m
IL 102
3.6 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 66.6 mi, about 1h 11m
Traffic on I-57
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~865 veh/hr typical
Quietest
1 AM
~101 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 5 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 Minooka, IL and York, IL.
1
Start on Mondamin Street
60 ft·4 sec·Mondamin Street
2
Turn right onto Wabena Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Wabena Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto McEvilly Road
1.3 mi·2 min·McEvilly Road
4
Continue on Ford Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Ford Road
5
Continue on Knapp Street
0.2 mi·25 sec·Knapp Street
6
Continue on Tryon Street
0.3 mi·35 sec·Tryon Street
7
Turn left onto US 6
0.6 mi·1 min·West Eames Street
8
Turn right onto CH 77
1.1 mi·2 min·West Bluff Road
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward I 55 South: Bloomington
10
Merge onto I 55
5.1 mi·5 min·I 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward North River Road
12
Turn left onto CH 44
0.3 mi·31 sec·County Highway 44
13
Continue on CH 44
1.4 mi·1 min·North River Road
14
Continue on CH 44
2.3 mi·3 min·New River Road
15
At end of road, turn right onto IL 53
0.5 mi·48 sec·South Chicago Road
16
Turn left onto CH 25
3.0 mi·4 min·West Peotone Road
17
Turn right onto CH 7
2.0 mi·2 min·South Chicago Road
18
Continue on Old Chicago Road
3.7 mi·5 min·Old Chicago Road
19
At end of road, turn left onto IL 102
3.6 mi·5 min·IL 102
20
Turn right onto CH 20
0.7 mi·1 min·Warner Bridge Rd North 7000W Road
21
Turn left onto IL 113
7.8 mi·13 min·County Road North 303 West
22
Continue on IL 113
1.5 mi·2 min·North Wall Street
23
Continue on South Wall Street
0.7 mi·1 min·South Wall Street
24
Continue on West Water Street
0.4 mi·43 sec·West Water Street
25
Continue on US 45; US 52
0.5 mi·49 sec·South East Avenue
26
Turn right onto US 45; US 52
1.8 mi·2 min·South Schuyler Avenue
27
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·57 sec
Toward I-57 South: Champaign
28
Merge onto I 57
67 mi·1 hr 11 min·I 57
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi·26 sec
Exit 240Toward Market Street
30
Turn left
96 ft·5 sec
31
Turn left onto Market Street
3.2 mi·4 min·Market Street
32
Turn right onto East Marketview Drive
0.3 mi·39 sec·East Marketview Drive
33
Turn left onto North Neil Street
0.3 mi·41 sec·North Neil Street
34
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
35
Merge onto I 74
32 mi·35 min·I 74
36
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward US 150, IL 1
37
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·35 sec
Toward US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
38
Turn straight onto US 150; IL 1
14 mi·20 min·Georgetown Road
39
Continue on US 150; IL 1
1.9 mi·2 min·North State Street
40
Continue on US 150; IL 1
6.1 mi·9 min·Georgetown Road
41
Continue on US 150; IL 1
0.3 mi·28 sec·1575 E US 36
42
Continue on US 150; IL 1
10 mi·14 min·Georgetown Road
43
Continue on US 150; IL 1
1.4 mi·3 min·IL Route 1
44
Turn right onto US 150; IL 1
512 ft·8 sec·West Elliot Street
45
Turn left onto US 150; IL 1
1.7 mi·2 min·North Central Avenue
46
Continue on IL 1
0.1 mi·11 sec·Vandalia Way
47
Turn straight onto IL 1
30 mi·45 min·South Main Street
48
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
1.9 mi·7 min·East 150th Road
49
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.2 mi·1 min·West Broadway Street
50
Turn left onto North York Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·North York Street
51
Arrive at destination
North York Street
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour and 49-minute drive, leaving in the morning should give you plenty of time to reach York, IL, well before evening. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated at $33, you can plan your expenses easily. The longest stretch on I 57 is 66.6 miles, so consider a quick break before or after that segment. As the route involves a shift from interstate to surface roads, pay attention to posted speed limits and local traffic patterns once you're off I 57 and I 74. This drive is manageable in a single day, so you have the flexibility to depart when it suits you best.
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 106.6 miles from Minooka, IL, or about 2h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.6 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 47 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.6 miles or 2h 15m 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 45m
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 Minooka, 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 Minooka, IL
This is one driving day of about 213.2 miles and 4h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Minooka, 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 66.6 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 27
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 145 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|McEvilly Road
At end of road, turn left onto McEvilly Road
Navigation decision point
5
5.4 mi into trip|~11m in|I 55
Merge onto I 55
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
108.2 mi into trip|~2h 17m in
Take the exit toward Market Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 240
Toward Market Street
5
111.9 mi into trip|~2h 23m in|North Neil Street
Turn left onto North Neil Street
Navigation decision point
7
145 mi into trip|~3h 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
$31.48 one way
$62.97 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg75 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$34.76
$69.52
premium
$4.72
$39.58
$79.17
diesel
$4.80
$40.26
$80.51
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64
0
$22.39
$10.23
Efficient EV
53.3
0
$18.66
$8.53
EV Truck/SUV
85.3
1
$29.85
$13.64
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Minooka, IL
Evening
in Minooka on Monday
Local time
8:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Areas Of Smoke
NE 5 to 10 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 3:26PM CDT until July 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 3:04PM CDT until July 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Destination
York, IL
Evening
in York on Monday
Local time
8:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 3 to 9 mph49% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 3:26PM CDT until July 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 3:04PM CDT until July 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
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
5 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 49m 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 route is about 52% highway, with the longest continuous stretch on I 57 covering 66.6 miles. You'll transition from interstate travel onto South Main Street, which makes up the remainder of the drive on surface roads. Expect a notable shift in driving environment as you exit the main highways, moving from faster-paced interstate travel to more local road conditions. The concentration of exits will likely decrease significantly once you are off the interstates.
Only 52% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
51 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 66.6 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 27 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near McEvilly Road.
Driving Effort6/10
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 213.2 miles you will encounter 27 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 0.5 miles (McEvilly Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 108.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 49m. Total distance: 213.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 66.6 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 18 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 18 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (McEvilly Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 108.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.6 hours — manageable with a long break at York, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
