Pinckneyville, IL to York, IL is 164.4 miles and takes about 3h 28m via I 57 and I 70, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, moving from one part of the Midwest to another. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on major highways, making it a convenient option for a quick relocation or a visit between these two points. Plan for a relatively quick journey with minimal fuss.
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
82.2 miles from Pinckneyville, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 40m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
46.6 mi
50m
I 70
37.2 mi
39m
North Main Street
21.7 mi
26m
East Angling Road
13.7 mi
24m
I 64
10.3 mi
11m
United States Route 51
8.8 mi
10m
US 50
7.8 mi
9m
County Road 180 East
4.3 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 46.6 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pinckneyville, IL and York, IL.
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Start on IL 13; IL 154
135 ft·9 sec·West Water Street
2
Turn left onto IL 127
22 mi·26 min·North Main Street
3
Take the exit
0.4 mi·45 sec
4
Merge onto I 64
10 mi·11 min·I 64
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward US 51: Centralia, Ashley
6
Turn left onto US 51
8.8 mi·10 min·United States Route 51
7
Continue on US 51
2.6 mi·5 min·Elm Street
8
Continue on US 51
0.9 mi·1 min·South Broadway
9
Continue on US 51
4.3 mi·6 min·County Road 180 East
10
Continue on US 51
0.6 mi·54 sec·South Mine Street
11
Continue on US 50; US 51
0.2 mi·12 sec·N Mine St
12
Continue on US 50; US 51
347 ft·4 sec·North Mine Street
13
Take the exit
134 ft·3 sec
14
Turn right onto US 50
7.8 mi·9 min·US 50
15
Turn left
0.4 mi·54 sec
16
Merge onto I 57
47 mi·50 min·I 57
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70
37 mi·39 min·I 70
Toward I 70 East: Indianapolis
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward Martinsville
19
Turn right onto North Cleone Road
0.6 mi·1 min·North Cleone Road
20
Continue on North York Street
1.9 mi·3 min·North York Street
21
Continue on East Angling Road
4.8 mi·8 min·East Angling Road
22
Continue on East Angling Road
9.0 mi·15 min·East Angling Road
23
Turn right onto IL 1
3.3 mi·5 min·IL 1
24
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
1.9 mi·7 min·East 150th Road
25
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.2 mi·1 min·West Broadway Street
26
Turn left onto North York Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·North York Street
27
Arrive at destination
North York Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 3 hours and 28 minutes, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Leaving in the morning will give you plenty of time to reach York, IL, with flexibility for any brief stops you might need. The longest stretch without a turn is 46.6 miles on I 57, so ensure you're fueled up before that segment if you prefer not to stop. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $26 for the 164.4 miles.
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 82.2 miles from Pinckneyville, IL, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.6 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 36 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.2 miles or 1h 40m 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 37m
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 Pinckneyville, 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 Pinckneyville, IL
This is one driving day of about 164.4 miles and 3h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Pinckneyville, 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 46.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
3.4 mi from route
~9 min detour
$20 to $30
mile 105.7
Effingham, Illinois
Hours: 6–10 am
+12175407716
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 162.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|IL 127 / North Main Street
Turn left onto IL 127 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
21.8 mi into trip|~27m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
32.4 mi into trip|~38m in
Take the exit toward US 51: Centralia, Ashley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 51: Centralia, Ashley
5
105 mi into trip|~2h 5m 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
5
162.1 mi into trip|~3h 19m in|East 150th Road
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.70 one way
$51.40 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg58 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$28.22
$56.44
premium
$4.89
$31.64
$63.27
diesel
$5.61
$36.30
$72.59
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
3 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: good
Tesla Supercharger
Effingham, Illinois
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Effingham, Illinois
Tesla
1 DCFC
Electrify America Charging Station
Effingham, Illinois
Electrify America
1 DCFC
Tesla: 2
Electrify America: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
49.3
0
$17.26
$7.89
Efficient EV
41.1
0
$14.39
$6.58
EV Truck/SUV
65.8
0
$23.02
$10.52
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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 16, 2026
Origin
Pinckneyville, IL
Late night
in Pinckneyville on Sunday
Local time
3:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
York, IL
Late night
in York on Sunday
Local time
3:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 28m 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?
This is largely a highway-focused drive, with 69% of the route on interstates like I 57 and I 70. You'll experience stretches of consistent speed, including one uninterrupted segment of 46.6 miles on I 57. While the majority is highway, the final leg incorporates North Main Street, suggesting a transition to more local roads as you approach your destination. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes efficiency over winding scenic byways.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.6 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 70. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 127 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 164.4 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (IL 127 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pinckneyville, IL and York, IL, road signs point toward Ashley and Martinsville.
Ashley
32.4 mi in|~38m
Martinsville
142.2 mi in|~2h 45m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 28m. Total distance: 164.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46.6 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: near the start (IL 127 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 hours — manageable with a long break at York, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
