Pleasant View, IL to York, IL is 202.6 miles and takes about 4h 57m via IL 125 and I 72, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This Midwest route stays within Illinois, offering a straightforward trip. With 80% of the drive on highways, you'll cover ground efficiently. This is a solid choice if you're looking for a direct, single-day drive without many complications.
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
101.3 miles from Pleasant View, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 23m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
IL 125
37.1 mi
53m
South State Route 121
33.8 mi
48m
I 72
29.5 mi
31m
I 70
16 mi
17m
East Angling Road
13.7 mi
24m
IL 97
11.1 mi
19m
Route 130
10 mi
14m
Illinois Route 16
6 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
IL 125
— 37.1 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant View, IL and York, IL.
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Start on South B I- 3
0.1 mi·17 sec·South B I- 3
2
Continue on Old Route 67
0.5 mi·1 min·Old Route 67
3
Continue on Market Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Market Street
4
Continue on South B I- 3
1.7 mi·4 min·South B I- 3
5
Turn right onto IL 100
3.7 mi·6 min·IL 100
6
Turn left onto US 67; IL 100
2.0 mi·2 min·US 67; IL 100
7
Continue on IL 125
25 mi·35 min·IL 125
8
Continue on IL 125
11 mi·16 min·IL 125
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on IL 125
0.9 mi·1 min·IL 125
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on IL 97
11 mi·19 min·IL 97
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on I 72; US 36
29 mi·31 min·I 72; US 36
12
Take the exit onto US 36
0.3 mi·40 sec·US 36
Exit 133Toward US 36 East, US 51 South: Decatur, Pana
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 133BToward US 51 South: Pana
14
Merge onto US 51
5.0 mi·5 min·US 51
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
Toward Decatur, Elwin, Mount Zion
16
Turn slight left
112 ft·2 sec
17
Turn left onto US 51 Business
0.3 mi·38 sec·South Business Route 51
18
Turn left onto CTH 20
4.2 mi·5 min·West Elwin Road
19
Continue on CTH 30
1.8 mi·3 min·West Main Street
20
Turn right onto IL 121
34 mi·48 min·South State Route 121
21
Continue on IL 121
5.8 mi·9 min·Dewitt Avenue
22
Turn right onto Lerna Road
0.5 mi·55 sec·Lerna Road
23
Turn left onto IL 16
6.0 mi·8 min·Illinois Route 16
24
Continue on IL 16
1.8 mi·2 min·West Lincoln Avenue
25
Turn right onto IL 130
1.6 mi·2 min·18th Street
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Continue on IL 130
0.8 mi·1 min·Illinois Route 130
27
Continue on IL 130
10.0 mi·14 min·Route 130
28
Continue on IL 130
2.0 mi·2 min·County Road 1825 East
29
Continue on IL 130
0.8 mi·1 min·County Road 1775 E
30
Continue on IL 130
0.4 mi·32 sec·North Haughton Highway
31
Continue on IL 130
1.3 mi·1 min·1700E
32
Continue on IL 130
0.4 mi·37 sec·North Haughton Highway
33
Turn left
0.3 mi·39 sec
34
Merge onto I 70
16 mi·17 min·I 70
35
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward Martinsville
36
Turn right onto North Cleone Road
0.6 mi·1 min·North Cleone Road
37
Continue on North York Street
1.9 mi·3 min·North York Street
38
Continue on East Angling Road
4.8 mi·8 min·East Angling Road
39
Continue on East Angling Road
9.0 mi·15 min·East Angling Road
40
Turn right onto IL 1
3.3 mi·5 min·IL 1
41
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
1.9 mi·7 min·East 150th Road
42
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.2 mi·1 min·West Broadway Street
43
Turn left onto North York Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·North York Street
44
Arrive at destination
North York Street
Trip Plan
Starting your drive in Pleasant View, IL, in the morning is recommended to make the most of daylight for the 4h 57m trip. The route is mostly highway, so you can cover a lot of ground quickly, but remember to factor in potential stops. With a fuel cost estimated at $32, it's a budget-friendly option. The longest stretch without a major road change is 37.1 miles on IL 125, so plan for that segment to be continuous driving.
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 101.3 miles from Pleasant View, IL, or about 2h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.1 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 45 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.3 miles or 2h 23m 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 58m
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 Pleasant View, 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 Pleasant View, IL
This is one driving day of about 202.6 miles and 4h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Pleasant View, 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 125 for about 37.1 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 200.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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3.1 mi into trip|~7m in|IL 100
Turn right onto IL 100
Navigation decision point
6
86.4 mi into trip|~2h 1m in|US 36
Take the exit onto US 36 toward US 36 East, US 51 South: Decatur, Pana
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 133
Toward US 36 East, US 51 South: Decatur, Pana
6
86.8 mi into trip|~2h 2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 51 South: Pana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 133B
Toward US 51 South: Pana
5
92.3 mi into trip|~2h 9m in
Take the exit toward Decatur, Elwin, Mount Zion
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Decatur, Elwin, Mount Zion
5
200.3 mi into trip|~4h 48m in|East 150th Road
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.44 one way
$74.88 round trip
$4.69/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.33
$42.51
$85.03
premium
$5.88
$46.86
$93.72
diesel
$6.58
$52.47
$104.94
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
60.8
0
$21.27
$9.72
Efficient EV
50.7
0
$17.73
$8.10
EV Truck/SUV
81
1
$28.36
$12.97
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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 Oct 16, 2026
Origin
Pleasant View, IL
Morning
in Pleasant View on Saturday
Local time
8:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers
NW 17 to 22 mph32% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 6:12AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 1:28AM CDT until October 17 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Destination
York, IL
Morning
in York on Saturday
Local time
8:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
NW 17 mph18% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 6:12AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 1:28AM CDT until October 17 at 8:00AM 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
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
4h 57m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
National Monument
In August 1908, a large White mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, Illinois. Rioters destroyed homes and businesses and lynched two men. The event led to the founding of the National Assoc...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 80% of the 202.6 miles on high-speed roads like I 72. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 37.1 miles on IL 125 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a good amount of rural cruising, especially as you move between the primary highway segments.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
44 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.1 mi on IL 125.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IL 125 and South State Route 121. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near IL 100.
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 202.6 miles you will encounter 15 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 3.1 miles (IL 100): Navigation decision point; at 86.4 miles (US 36): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
739 ft451 ft
Total Climb
350 ft
Total Descent
638 ft
Highest Point
739 ft
Elevation Range
287 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pleasant View, IL and York, IL, road signs point toward Pana, Decatur, Elwin, Mount Zion and Martinsville.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 57m. Total distance: 202.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.1 miles on IL 125. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 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 4 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (IL 100): Navigation decision point; at 86.4 miles (US 36): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 5.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.9 hours — manageable with a long break at York, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
