Origin
Paris, IL
Evening in Paris on Sunday
Local time
5:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paris, IL to York, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
33.9 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paris, IL
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York, IL
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Trip Overview
Paris, IL to York, IL is 33.9 miles and takes about 56 minutes via South Main Street, East 150th Road, and North Central Avenue, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, connecting two points in Illinois. Expect a local drive with many turns, making it feel more like navigating through towns than a long-haul journey. With a total travel time under an hour and a low fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick, straightforward trip where you can easily fit it into a single day without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | 30.4 mi | 45m |
| East 150th Road | 1.9 mi | 7m |
| North Central Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Broadway Street | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| Vandalia Way | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North York Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| IL Route 1 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Wood Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— 30.4 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paris, IL and York, IL.
1
Start on West Court Street
335 ft
·
20 sec
·
West Court Street
2
Turn left onto US 150; IL 1
373 ft
·
16 sec
·
IL Route 1
3
Turn left onto West Wood Street
371 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Wood Street
4
Turn left onto US 150; IL 1
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Central Avenue
5
Continue on IL 1
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Vandalia Way
6
Turn straight onto IL 1
30 mi
·
45 min
·
South Main Street
7
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
1.9 mi
·
7 min
·
East 150th Road
8
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Street
9
Turn left onto North York Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
North York Street
10
Arrive at destination
North York Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Paris, 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 33.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 150; IL 1 / IL Route 1
Turn left onto US 150; IL 1 / IL Route 1
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Wood Street
Turn left onto West Wood Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 150; IL 1 / North Central Avenue
Turn left onto US 150; IL 1 / North Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
31.6 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
East 150th Road
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
33.7 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
North York Street
Turn left onto North York Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.30 one way
$10.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.52 | $13.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.48 | $14.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Evening in York on Sunday
Local time
5:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 13 mph
76% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 1:54AM CDT until April 18 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 1:33AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
54°F
Marshall, IL
17 mi in
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
19 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
56m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be navigating a series of smaller roads and intersections rather than cruising on a highway. With 0% highway share, you're entirely on local routes, so be prepared for frequent adjustments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 30.4 miles on South Main Street, offering a brief period of steadier travel before more turns resume. This drive is best characterized by its constant engagement with the landscape, offering a more intimate experience of the area as you move from one road to the next.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.4 mi on South Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 150; IL 1 / IL Route 1.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Paris, IL to York, IL is easy. At 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 150; IL 1 / IL Route 1): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Wood Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 150; IL 1 / North Central Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 33.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.4 miles on South Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 150; IL 1 / IL Route 1): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Wood Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 150; IL 1 / North Central Avenue): 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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