Origin
Richwoods, IL
Late night in Richwoods on Tuesday
Local time
4:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richwoods, IL to York, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
24.5 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Richwoods, IL
Stéphane Tendon
York, IL
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Trip Overview
This short 23.2-mile trip from Richwoods to York, Illinois, will take you about 33 minutes to complete. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stops and a minimal fuel budget of around $4. You'll be navigating local roads for the entirety of this drive, so expect a more intimate connection with the landscape. The route stays within the Midwest region, offering a glimpse into the heartland as you travel between these two Illinois communities. Given its brevity, this journey is ideal for a leisurely afternoon drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 1 | 11.5 mi | 17m |
| 1850E | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| East 1050th Ave | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| East 150th Road | 1.9 mi | 7m |
| East 700th Avenue | 1.4 mi | 5m |
| East 675th Avenue | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| East 720th Avenue | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| East Franklin Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
IL 1
— 11.5 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richwoods, IL and York, IL.
1
Start on East 700th Avenue
158 ft
·
12 sec
·
East 700th Avenue
2
Turn left onto North 2100th Street
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
North 2100th Street
3
Turn right onto East 675th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East 675th Avenue
4
Continue on East 720th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East 720th Avenue
5
Turn left onto North 2000th Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
North 2000th Street
6
Turn right onto East 700th Avenue
1.4 mi
·
5 min
·
East 700th Avenue
7
Turn right onto IL 33
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
1850E
8
Turn left onto IL 33
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
East Franklin Street
9
Keep slight right at fork onto IL 33
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Washington Street
10
Continue on IL 33
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
East 1050th Ave
11
Turn right onto IL 1
11 mi
·
17 min
·
IL 1
12
Turn right onto East 150th Road
1.9 mi
·
7 min
·
East 150th Road
13
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Street
14
Turn left onto North York Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
North York Street
15
Arrive at destination
North York Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.5 — 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
|
North 2100th Street
Turn left onto North 2100th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East 675th Avenue
Turn right onto East 675th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
East 700th Avenue
Turn right onto East 700th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
IL 33 / 1850E
Turn right onto IL 33 / 1850E
Navigation decision point
4
6.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
IL 33 / East Franklin Street
Turn left onto IL 33 / East Franklin Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.83 one way
$7.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.21 | $8.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.71 | $9.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Late night in York on Tuesday
Local time
4:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
51m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
The character of this drive is best described as turn-heavy, with no stretches of highway to speak of. You'll be maneuvering along North 2100th Street, East 675th Avenue, and East 720th Avenue, experiencing a local road network. With 0% highway share, this route offers a continuous engagement with the immediate surroundings. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the overall short duration suggests a dynamic journey with frequent turns rather than long, straightaways. This is a drive where you'll be actively steering and navigating.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.5 mi on IL 1.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North 2100th Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 24.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 (North 2100th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East 675th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (East 700th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 24.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.5 miles on IL 1. 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: near the start (North 2100th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East 675th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (East 700th 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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