Roselle, IL to York, IL is 250 miles and takes about 5h 22m via I 57 and I 74, with a fuel budget near $38 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, making it a straightforward hop between two points in Illinois. The profile is a mix of highway and surface roads, suggesting you'll spend a good portion of the time cruising at higher speeds before transitioning to more local routes. With only one recommended stop and a single day of driving, this route is ideal for those looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without extensive planning.
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
125 miles from Roselle, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 28m into the drive
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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
I 290
9.8 mi
12m
Cicero Avenue
4.9 mi
7m
Market Street
3.2 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 105.4 mi, about 1h 54m
Traffic on I-57
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~865 veh/hr typical
Quietest
1 AM
~101 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 5 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roselle, IL and York, IL.
1
Start on IL 19
139 ft·5 sec·Irving Park Road
2
Turn right onto North Roselle Road
0.6 mi·1 min·North Roselle Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward IL 390 East TollUse the right lane.
4
Merge onto IL 390
1.8 mi·2 min·Elgin-O'Hare Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 12Toward I 290: Chicago, RockfordUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·42 sec
Toward I 290 East: ChicagoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 290
0.6 mi·43 sec·I 290
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 290
9.3 mi·12 min·I 290
Toward I 290 East: ChicagoUse the slight right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 15AToward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, IndianaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 294
0.4 mi·47 sec·Tri-State Tollway
Exit 15AToward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
11
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
12
Merge onto I 294
137 ft·1 sec·Tri-State Tollway
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294
4.8 mi·5 min·Tri-State Tollway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 294
3.5 mi·4 min·Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 294
0.9 mi·1 min·Mile-Long Bridge
16
Continue on I 294
8.5 mi·10 min·Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 12 B-AToward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 12AToward IL 50 South: Cicero AvenueUse the straight lane.
19
Turn straight onto IL 50; IL 83
4.9 mi·7 min·Cicero Avenue
Use the left lane.
20
Turn left onto 167th Street
0.2 mi·26 sec·167th Street
Use the left lane.
21
Take the ramp
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
22
Merge onto I 57
105 mi·1 hr 54 min·I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi·26 sec
Exit 240Toward Market Street
24
Turn left
96 ft·5 sec
25
Turn left onto Market Street
3.2 mi·4 min·Market Street
26
Turn right onto East Marketview Drive
0.3 mi·39 sec·East Marketview Drive
27
Turn left onto North Neil Street
0.3 mi·41 sec·North Neil Street
28
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
29
Merge onto I 74
32 mi·35 min·I 74
30
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward US 150, IL 1
31
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·35 sec
Toward US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
32
Turn straight onto US 150; IL 1
14 mi·20 min·Georgetown Road
33
Continue on US 150; IL 1
1.9 mi·2 min·North State Street
34
Continue on US 150; IL 1
6.1 mi·9 min·Georgetown Road
35
Continue on US 150; IL 1
0.3 mi·28 sec·1575 E US 36
36
Continue on US 150; IL 1
10 mi·14 min·Georgetown Road
37
Continue on US 150; IL 1
1.4 mi·3 min·IL Route 1
38
Turn right onto US 150; IL 1
512 ft·8 sec·West Elliot Street
39
Turn left onto US 150; IL 1
1.7 mi·2 min·North Central Avenue
40
Continue on IL 1
0.1 mi·11 sec·Vandalia Way
41
Turn straight onto IL 1
30 mi·45 min·South Main Street
42
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
1.9 mi·7 min·East 150th Road
43
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.2 mi·1 min·West Broadway Street
44
Turn left onto North York Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·North York Street
45
Arrive at destination
North York Street
Trip Plan
For this single-day trip, leaving in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight and avoid any late-night driving on surface streets. With a total duration of just over 5 hours, you can comfortably make the drive with one planned stop. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 105.4-mile stretch on I 57, as services might be less frequent than in more urban areas. The fuel cost estimate of $38 should help you budget accordingly. Since this is a relatively short drive, you have flexibility if you encounter unexpected delays.
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 125 miles from Roselle, IL, or about 2h 28m 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 55 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125 miles or 2h 28m 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 8m
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 Roselle, 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 Roselle, IL
This is one driving day of about 250 miles and 5h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Roselle, 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.
The midpoint is around 125 miles from Roselle, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 31
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 33.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
2.6 mi into trip|~4m in
Take the exit toward I 290: Chicago, Rockford
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
Toward I 290: Chicago, Rockford
7
3.4 mi into trip|~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 290 East: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 290 East: Chicago
8
13.7 mi into trip|~19m 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
33.2 mi into trip|~44m 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
33.4 mi into trip|~45m 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
$38.14 one way
$76.28 round trip
$3.88/gal25.4 MPG avg88 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.27
$42.01
$84.02
premium
$4.81
$47.30
$94.61
diesel
$5.40
$53.18
$106.36
Estimated Tolls: $1.21
Tri-state Tollway
(18.2 mi)$1.09
Elgin-O'Hare Tollway
(1.8 mi)$0.12
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
$38
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
75
0
$26.25
$12.00
Efficient EV
62.5
0
$21.88
$10.00
EV Truck/SUV
100
1
$35.00
$16.00
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 26, 2026
Origin
Roselle, IL
Morning
in Roselle on Sunday
Local time
7:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Partly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
ENE 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 9:27PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 9:27PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Destination
York, IL
Morning
in York on Sunday
Local time
7:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Mostly Clear
NE 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 9:27PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 9:27PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
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
7 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
5h 22m 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 34.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on the highway for about 60% of this 250-mile drive. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is 105.4 miles, which occurs on I 57. Expect a transition from high-speed interstate cruising to surface streets as you approach your destination. The mix of highway and surface roads means you'll experience both open cruising and more frequent intersections as you get closer to York.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
45 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 2.6 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 31 significant decision points across 250 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 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 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 Roselle, IL to York, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Indiana along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 22m. Total distance: 250 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 22m 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 $1.21 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 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.7 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.
