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Trip from Prairie Grove, 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

6h 3m

Distance

276.5 mi

445 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

24 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
5h 51m ★
6 AM
6h 3m
8 AM
6h 29m
10 AM
6h 12m
12 PM
6h 10m
3 PM
6h 14m
5 PM
6h 28m
8 PM
5h 56m

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

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Downtown Prairie Grove, IL, IL

Prairie Grove, IL

Andrew Patrick Photo

city in North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

York, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Prairie Grove, IL to York, IL covers 276.5 miles and takes about 6h 3m 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 mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 105.4 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.23 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

138.2 miles from Prairie Grove, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 55m 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
South Rand Road 10.1 mi 13m
I 290 9.3 mi 12m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 105.4 mi, about 1h 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Grove, IL and York, IL.

1

Start on Barreville Road

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Barreville Road
2

Turn left onto Nish Road

1.8 mi · 4 min · Nish Road
3

Turn left onto IL 176

4.1 mi · 7 min · West State Road
Use the left lane.
4

Continue on IL 176

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Liberty Street
Use the right lane.
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Use the right lane.
6

Merge onto US 12; IL 59

10 mi · 13 min · South Rand Road
Use the left lane.
7

Continue on US 12

2.4 mi · 3 min · North Rand Road
8

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward IL 53 South Use the right lane.
9

Merge onto IL 53

4.4 mi · 5 min · IL 53
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

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.
11

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.
12

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.
13

Continue on I 294

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway
Exit 15A Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
14

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
15

Merge onto I 294

137 ft · 1 sec · Tri-State Tollway
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

4.8 mi · 5 min · Tri-State Tollway
17

Keep slight right at fork onto I 294

3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Continue on I 294

0.9 mi · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge
19

Continue on I 294

8.5 mi · 10 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

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.
21

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 12A Toward IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue Use the straight lane.
22

Turn straight onto IL 50; IL 83

4.9 mi · 7 min · Cicero Avenue
Use the left lane.
23

Turn left onto 167th Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · 167th Street
Use the left lane.
24

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
25

Merge onto I 57

105 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 26 sec
Exit 240 Toward Market Street
27

Turn left

96 ft · 5 sec
28

Turn left onto Market Street

3.2 mi · 4 min · Market Street
29

Turn right onto East Marketview Drive

0.3 mi · 39 sec · East Marketview Drive
30

Turn left onto North Neil Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · North Neil Street
31

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec
32

Merge onto I 74

32 mi · 35 min · I 74
33

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward US 150, IL 1
34

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Toward US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
35

Turn straight onto US 150; IL 1

14 mi · 20 min · Georgetown Road
36

Continue on US 150; IL 1

1.9 mi · 2 min · North State Street
37

Continue on US 150; IL 1

6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road
38

Continue on US 150; IL 1

0.3 mi · 28 sec · 1575 E US 36
39

Continue on US 150; IL 1

10 mi · 14 min · Georgetown Road
40

Continue on US 150; IL 1

1.4 mi · 3 min · IL Route 1
41

Turn right onto US 150; IL 1

512 ft · 8 sec · West Elliot Street
42

Turn left onto US 150; IL 1

1.7 mi · 2 min · North Central Avenue
43

Continue on IL 1

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Vandalia Way
44

Turn straight onto IL 1

30 mi · 45 min · South Main Street
45

Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

1.9 mi · 7 min · East 150th Road
46

Continue on West Broadway Street

0.2 mi · 1 min · West Broadway Street
47

Turn left onto North York Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · North York Street
48

Arrive at destination

North York Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 138.2 miles from Prairie Grove, IL, or about 2h 55m 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 61 miles or 1h 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 138.2 miles or 2h 55m 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 42m

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 Prairie Grove, 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 Prairie Grove, IL

This is one driving day of about 276.5 miles and 6h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 miles from Prairie Grove, 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.

city in Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Joliet, IL

138 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 61 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Champaign, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 138.2 miles from Prairie Grove, 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

Cornelio's

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Georgetown, Illinois

Later in the drive, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 217.2

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12176620032

Visit website

Yolks & Berries

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bradley, Illinois

1 mi

Golden Bear Pancake & Crepery Restaurants

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Alsip, Illinois

1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Latte Dough Coffee Shop & Bakery Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Marshall, Illinois

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 256.7

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+12178227322

Visit website

Gypsy Queen Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Marshall, Illinois

1.6 mi

Cornelio's

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 217.2

Georgetown, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12176620032

Visit website

Yolks & Berries

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 98.7

Bradley, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18159351501

Visit website

Golden Bear Pancake & Crepery Restaurants

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 59.2

Alsip, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–2:30 pm

+17086533454

Visit website

Xinh Xinh Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 177.7

Urbana, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12173377600

Visit website

Nad Tatrami Polish Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 79

Monee, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+17088855092

Visit website

Bootsma Bookstore Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 59.2

Palos Heights, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+17082393976

Taj Indian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 98.7

Bradley, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–11 pm

+17797015344

Wings Chinese Food

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 59.2

Alsip, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9:15 pm

+17083710455

Visit website

Latte Dough Coffee Shop & Bakery Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 256.7

Marshall, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+12178227322

Visit website

Gypsy Queen Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 256.7

Marshall, Illinois

Hours: 6:30 am–5:30 pm

+12172515199

Visit website

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 59.2

Chicago Ridge, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+17085813915

Visit website

Summer Moon Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour Inexpensiv

Crystal Lake, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+18158934019

Visit website

La Bodega Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 59.2

Posen, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 177.7

Urbana, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 177.7

Champaign, Illinois

+18668167584

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 177.7

Champaign, Illinois

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 177.7

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 197.5

Oakwood, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12173544098

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 177.7

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12175312800

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 177.7

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 256.7

Marshall, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Hinsdale Oasis

0 mi from route

Main Line Station Rest Area - Northbound

0.1 mi from route

Road Ranger

0.1 mi from route

Salt Kettle Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

QuikTrip

0.1 mi from route

Main Line Station Rest Area - Southbound

0.2 mi from route

Petro Stopping Centers

0.2 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Prairie View Rest Area - Northbound

0.2 mi from route

Prairie View Rest Area - Southbound

0.2 mi from route

Road Ranger

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.3 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.3 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.3 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.3 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.3 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.3 mi from route

Peotone Travel Center

0.3 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.4 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

1.8 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

1.9 mi from route

QuikTrip

1.9 mi from route

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 32

5 decision points cluster between mile 19.3 and 59.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
19.3 mi into trip | ~32m in

Take the ramp toward IL 53 South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward IL 53 South
8
24 mi into trip | ~38m 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
8
40.2 mi into trip | ~1h 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
8
59.7 mi into trip | ~1h 25m 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...
8
59.9 mi into trip | ~1h 26m 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

$43.23 one way

$86.46 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 97 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $47.46 $94.92
premium $4.89 $53.21 $106.42
diesel $5.61 $61.05 $122.10

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

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 96.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

24 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Rolling Meadows, IL

Tesla

22 DCFC

Woodman's - Tesla Supercharger

Lakemoor, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

RPT Realty Deer Grove Centre (Palatine, IL)

Palatine, IL

Electrify America

8 DCFC

Meacham DCFC’s -HCS

Schaumburg, IL

Blink Network

6 DCFC

Hampton Inn McHenry

Mchenry, IL

UNIVERSAL

4 DCFC

Buss Ford

Mchenry, IL

RED_E

4 DCFC

Thorntons, Tek Dr, Crystal Lake, IL

Crystal Lake, IL

BP_PULSE

4 DCFC

Thorntons, IL-120, McHenry, IL

McHenry, IL

BP_PULSE

4 DCFC

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

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 83 1 $29.03 $13.27
Efficient EV 69.1 0 $24.19 $11.06
EV Truck/SUV 110.6 1 $38.71 $17.70

Gas CO2

97 kg

EV CO2

32 kg (67% 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

Prairie Grove, IL

Morning in Prairie Grove on Sunday

Local time

11:12 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

York, IL

Morning in York on Sunday

Local time

11:12 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

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

6h 3m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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

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...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free near mile 57.2
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?

276.5 mi in 6h 3m — 58% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: I 57.

58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
48 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 route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.3 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 32 significant decision points across 276.5 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 19.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 24 miles (IL 53): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.2 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 Prairie Grove, IL to York, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Indiana along the way.

Indiana

40.2 mi in | ~1h

About the Cities

Starting in Prairie Grove, 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 6h 3m. Total distance: 276.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 3m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

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.

The main spots that need attention: at 19.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 24 miles (IL 53): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.1 hours each way, a round trip means 12.1 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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