Origin
Oakley, IL
Morning in Oakley on Sunday
Local time
7:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oakley, IL to York, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 53m
Distance
110.8 mi
178 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 42m
★
6 AM
2h 53m
8 AM
3h 16m
10 AM
3h 1m
12 PM
2h 59m
3 PM
3h 2m
5 PM
3h 14m
8 PM
2h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakley, IL
Mike Tyurin
York, IL
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Trip Overview
Oakley, IL to York, IL is 110.8 miles and takes about 2h 53m via IL 121 and I-70, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Midwest, primarily within Illinois, offering a straightforward connection between two points. The drive is mostly on highways, making it an efficient option if you're looking to cover ground quickly. Given its relatively short duration, it's well-suited for a single-day trip. You'll find the fuel costs are quite manageable for this distance.
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
55.4 miles from Oakley, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 121 | 28.8 mi | 41m |
| I 70 | 16 mi | 17m |
| East Angling Road | 13.7 mi | 24m |
| Route 130 | 10 mi | 14m |
| Illinois Route 16 | 6 mi | 8m |
| Dewitt Avenue | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| 85th Street | 5.7 mi | 9m |
| IL 1 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
IL 121
— 28.8 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakley, IL and York, IL.
1
Start on East North Street
54 ft
·
7 sec
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East North Street
2
Turn left onto North Center Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Center Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Shelby Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Shelby Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto CTH 25
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
North Oakley Road
5
Turn right onto IL 105
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
William Street
6
Turn left onto South Prairie View Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Prairie View Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 36
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 36
8
Turn right onto 85th Street
5.7 mi
·
9 min
·
85th Street
9
Turn straight onto CTH 57
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
County Highway 57
10
Turn left onto IL 121
29 mi
·
41 min
·
IL 121
11
Continue on IL 121
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Dewitt Avenue
12
Turn right onto Lerna Road
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Lerna Road
13
Turn left onto IL 16
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Illinois Route 16
14
Continue on IL 16
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Lincoln Avenue
15
Turn right onto IL 130
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
18th Street
16
Continue on IL 130
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Illinois Route 130
17
Continue on IL 130
10.0 mi
·
14 min
·
Route 130
18
Continue on IL 130
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 1825 East
19
Continue on IL 130
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 1775 E
20
Continue on IL 130
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Haughton Highway
21
Continue on IL 130
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
1700E
22
Continue on IL 130
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Haughton Highway
23
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
24
Merge onto I 70
16 mi
·
17 min
·
I 70
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward Martinsville
26
Turn right onto North Cleone Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cleone Road
27
Continue on North York Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North York Street
28
Continue on East Angling Road
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
East Angling Road
29
Continue on East Angling Road
9.0 mi
·
15 min
·
East Angling Road
30
Turn right onto IL 1
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
IL 1
31
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
1.9 mi
·
7 min
·
East 150th Road
32
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Street
33
Turn left onto North York Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
North York Street
34
Arrive at destination
North York Street
Trip Plan
This is a single-day drive, so you have flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will give you ample time to reach your destination with daylight to spare. With only one recommended stop and a total drive time under 3 hours, you can easily complete this trip without needing to split it. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before heading onto I-70, as services can sometimes be spaced out on interstates. The longest continuous stretch on IL 121 is nearly 29 miles, so plan accordingly if you anticipate needing a break around that point.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 55.4 miles from Oakley, IL, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.8 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 24 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.4 miles or 1h 26m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near York, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Oakley, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Oakley, IL
This is one driving day of about 110.8 miles and 2h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Oakley, 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 IL 121 for about 28.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 55.4 miles from Oakley, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 108.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North Center Street
Turn left onto North Center Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Shelby Street
At end of road, turn left onto Shelby Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CTH 25 / North Oakley Road
At end of road, turn right onto CTH 25 / North Oakley Road
Navigation decision point
4
5.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 36
At end of road, turn left onto US 36
Navigation decision point
5
108.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 44m in
|
East 150th Road
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.90 one way
$33.81 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $18.62 | $37.24 |
| premium | $4.81 | $20.96 | $41.93 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $23.57 | $47.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.63 | $5.32 |
| Efficient EV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.69 | $4.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.3 | 0 | $15.51 | $7.09 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Destination
York, IL
Morning in York on Sunday
Local time
7:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Toledo, IL
55 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
2 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
2h 53m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a mixed highway and surface road profile, with 59% of the drive on highways. You'll experience a stretch of 28.8 miles on IL 121 before transitioning to other main roads, including I-70. Expect to encounter more frequent exits and merging traffic as you transition between highway segments. The latter portion of the drive will involve more surface road cruising.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.8 mi on IL 121.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 early in the drive near North Center Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 53m 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: near the start (North Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Shelby Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CTH 25 / North Oakley Road): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Oakley, IL to York, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Martinsville along the way.
Martinsville
88.6 mi in
|
~2h 9m
About the Cities
Starting in Oakley, IL
Full guide →Arriving in York, IL
Full guide →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 2h 53m. Total distance: 110.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.8 miles on IL 121. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (North Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Shelby Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CTH 25 / North Oakley Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at York, IL before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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