Trip from Port Barrington, 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

5h 55m

Distance

272 mi

438 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

19 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 42m ★

6 AM

5h 55m

8 AM

6h 21m

10 AM

6h 4m

12 PM

6h 2m

3 PM

6h 5m

5 PM

6h 20m

8 PM

5h 47m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Port Barrington, IL

David Dibert

city in North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

York, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Port Barrington, IL to York, IL covers 272 miles and takes about 5h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, I 74, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 105.4 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.52 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

136 miles from Port Barrington, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 49m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 57	105.4 mi	1h 54m
I 74	32.4 mi	35m
South Main Street	30.4 mi	45m
Georgetown Road	29.6 mi	44m
Tri-State Tollway	18.2 mi	23m
IL 53	11.3 mi	14m
I 290	9.3 mi	12m
Cicero Avenue	4.9 mi	7m

Longest stretch: I 57 — 105.4 mi, about 1h 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Barrington, IL and York, IL.

Start on Center Street

0.5 mi · 2 min · Center Street

Turn right onto V45

1.4 mi · 2 min · West Roberts Road

Enter roundabout onto V45

70 ft · 1 sec · Roberts Road

Continue on V45

1.1 mi · 1 min · Roberts Road

Turn right onto IL 59

3.5 mi · 5 min · IL 59

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto IL 22

1.1 mi · 1 min · State Route 22

Use the left lane.

Continue on IL 22

0.4 mi · 48 sec · West Main Street

Turn right onto US 12

4.4 mi · 5 min · Rand Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 12

2.4 mi · 3 min · North Rand Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward IL 53 South Use the right lane.

Merge onto IL 53

4.4 mi · 5 min · IL 53

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto IL 53

7.0 mi · 9 min · IL 53

Toward I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 290

9.3 mi · 12 min · I 290

Toward I 290 East: Chicago Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Exit 15A Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 294

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway

Exit 15A Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

1.0 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

Merge onto I 294

137 ft · 1 sec · Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

4.8 mi · 5 min · Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 294

3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 294

0.9 mi · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

Continue on I 294

8.5 mi · 10 min · Tri-State Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 12 B-A Toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 12A Toward IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue Use the straight lane.

Turn straight onto IL 50; IL 83

4.9 mi · 7 min · Cicero Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto 167th Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · 167th Street

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80

Merge onto I 57

105 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 57

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 26 sec

Exit 240 Toward Market Street

Turn left

96 ft · 5 sec

Turn left onto Market Street

3.2 mi · 4 min · Market Street

Turn right onto East Marketview Drive

0.3 mi · 39 sec · East Marketview Drive

Turn left onto North Neil Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · North Neil Street

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Merge onto I 74

32 mi · 35 min · I 74

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Toward US 150, IL 1

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Toward US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road

Turn straight onto US 150; IL 1

14 mi · 20 min · Georgetown Road

Continue on US 150; IL 1

1.9 mi · 2 min · North State Street

Continue on US 150; IL 1

6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road

Continue on US 150; IL 1

0.3 mi · 28 sec · 1575 E US 36

Continue on US 150; IL 1

10 mi · 14 min · Georgetown Road

Continue on US 150; IL 1

1.4 mi · 3 min · IL Route 1

Turn right onto US 150; IL 1

512 ft · 8 sec · West Elliot Street

Turn left onto US 150; IL 1

1.7 mi · 2 min · North Central Avenue

Continue on IL 1

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Vandalia Way

Turn straight onto IL 1

30 mi · 45 min · South Main Street

Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

1.9 mi · 7 min · East 150th Road

Continue on West Broadway Street

0.2 mi · 1 min · West Broadway Street

Turn left onto North York Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · North York Street

Arrive at destination

North York Street

Trip Plan

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 136 miles from Port Barrington, IL, or about 2h 49m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.4 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 60 miles or 1h 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 136 miles or 2h 49m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 35m

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 Port Barrington, 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 Port Barrington, IL

This is one driving day of about 272 miles and 5h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 miles from Port Barrington, 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 105.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Joliet, IL

136 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

Orland Park, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Champaign, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 136 miles from Port Barrington, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 105.4 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

BerryField Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Midlothian, Illinois

Early in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 58.3

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+17083882000

Visit website

Cornelio's

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Georgetown, Illinois

0.9 mi

Cafe De Miro

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Oak Forest, Illinois

1.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Latte Dough Coffee Shop & Bakery Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Marshall, Illinois

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 252.6

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+12178227322

Visit website

Gypsy Queen Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Marshall, Illinois

1.3 mi

La Bodega Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Posen, Illinois

2.8 mi

BerryField Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 58.3

Midlothian, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+17083882000

Visit website

Cornelio's

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 213.7

Georgetown, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12176620032

Visit website

Cafe De Miro

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 58.3

Oak Forest, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–4 pm

+16166345638

Visit website

Xinh Xinh Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 174.9

Urbana, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12173377600

Visit website

ET's Downtown Rantoul

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 155.4

Rantoul, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12178930222

Visit website

Ditka's Oakbrook

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Expensive mile 38.9

Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16305722200

Visit website

Asian bowl express

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 155.4

Rantoul, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12172821215

Visit website

J. Alexander's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour Expensive mile 38.9

Oak Brook, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+16305738180

Visit website

Latte Dough Coffee Shop & Bakery Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 252.6

Marshall, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+12178227322

Visit website

Gypsy Queen Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 252.6

Marshall, Illinois

Hours: 6:30 am–5:30 pm

+12172515199

Visit website

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 174.9

Champaign, Illinois

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 174.9

Champaign, Illinois

+18668167584

5 of 33

5 decision points cluster between mile 14.8 and 55.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

14.8 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the ramp toward IL 53 South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward IL 53 South

19.5 mi into trip | ~30m in | IL 53

Keep slight left at fork onto IL 53 toward I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road

35.7 mi into trip | ~51m in

Take the exit toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 15A Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

55.2 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in

Take the exit toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 12 B-A Toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th...

55.4 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in

Keep slight left at fork toward IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Exit 12A Toward IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$42.52 one way

$85.05 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 95 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$46.69	$93.38
premium	$4.89	$52.34	$104.69
diesel	$5.61	$60.05	$120.11

Estimated Tolls: $1.09

Tri-state Tollway (18.2 mi) $1.09

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$43

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 95.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

19 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Rolling Meadows, IL

Tesla

22 DCFC

RPT Realty Deer Grove Centre (Palatine, IL)

Palatine, IL

Electrify America

8 DCFC

Meacham DCFC’s -HCS

Schaumburg, IL

Blink Network

6 DCFC

Thorntons, Tek Dr, Crystal Lake, IL

Crystal Lake, IL

BP_PULSE

4 DCFC

Victor Ford

Wauconda, IL

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

Wickstrom Auto Group - DCFC

Barrington, IL

Blink Network

4 DCFC

BofA Lake Zurich Commons IL4-844 (Lake Zurich, IL)

Lake Zurich, IL

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Arlington Acura of Palatine - Front Parking

Palatine, IL

Blink Network

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 5 Blink Network: 3 Electrify America: 3 EV Connect: 2 BP_PULSE: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1 Non-Networked: 1 NOODOE: 1 POWERPUMP: 1 Tesla: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	81.6	1	$28.56	$13.06
Efficient EV	68	0	$23.80	$10.88
EV Truck/SUV	108.8	1	$38.08	$17.41

Gas CO2

95 kg

EV CO2

32 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Port Barrington, IL

Afternoon in Port Barrington on Sunday

Local time

12:29 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

York, IL

Afternoon in York on Sunday

Local time

12:29 PM

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

14 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

5h 55m 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.

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour Free near mile 56.3

Caution: Road Construction Near the Park

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

272 mi in 5h 55m, mostly highway — 105.4 mi of that is on I 57.

61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

50 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 105.4 mi on I 57.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 74. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 33 significant decision points across 272 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 14.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 19.5 miles (IL 53): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.

On the drive from Port Barrington, IL to York, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Indiana along the way.

Indiana

35.7 mi in | ~51m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 55m. Total distance: 272 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 105.4 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.09 in tolls one way, starting with Tri-state Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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.

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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.9 hours each way, a round trip means 11.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at York, IL before the return drive.

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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Port Barrington, IL to York, IL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

BerryField Cafe

Latte Dough Coffee Shop & Bakery Cafe

BerryField Cafe

Cornelio's

Cafe De Miro

Xinh Xinh Cafe

ET's Downtown Rantoul

Ditka's Oakbrook

Asian bowl express

J. Alexander's Restaurant

Latte Dough Coffee Shop & Bakery Cafe

Gypsy Queen Coffee

La Bodega Cafe

Original Mocha Coffee House

Tesla Supercharger

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

EVgo Charging Station

Tesla Destination Charger

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

Prairie Trail Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Port Barrington, IL

York, IL

Same local time

14 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 55m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Pullman National Historical Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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