If you are planning a trip from Rosemont to York, Illinois, expect to cover 158 miles over approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes. This journey stays entirely within the Midwest, making it a straightforward day trip that does not require an overnight stay. You will navigate a mix of paths including Kingshighway, Collinsville Road, and I-70 East. Budget roughly $24 for fuel to complete the trek. Because the route is relatively short, it offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to head out and return comfortably in a single day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
79.2 miles from Rosemont, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 29m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 70
121 mi
2h 10m
East Angling Road
13.7 mi
24m
I 55
12.1 mi
13m
IL 1
3.3 mi
5m
Kingshighway
2.3 mi
4m
North York Street
2 mi
3m
East 150th Road
1.9 mi
7m
North Cleone Road
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 121 mi, about 2h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rosemont, IL and York, IL.
1
Start on Hallows Avenue
0.2 mi·59 sec·Hallows Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto IL 111
2.3 mi·4 min·Kingshighway
3
Turn left onto IL 111
373 ft·12 sec·Collinsville Road
4
Turn slight right onto IL 111
0.2 mi·35 sec·IL 111
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
6
Merge onto I 55; I 70; US 40
12 mi·13 min·I 55; I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70
84 mi·1 hr 30 min·I 70
Toward I 70 East: Indianapolis
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70
37 mi·39 min·I 70
Toward I 70 East: Indianapolis
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward Martinsville
10
Turn right onto North Cleone Road
0.6 mi·1 min·North Cleone Road
11
Continue on North York Street
1.9 mi·3 min·North York Street
12
Continue on East Angling Road
4.8 mi·8 min·East Angling Road
13
Continue on East Angling Road
9.0 mi·15 min·East Angling Road
14
Turn right onto IL 1
3.3 mi·5 min·IL 1
15
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
1.9 mi·7 min·East 150th Road
16
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.2 mi·1 min·West Broadway Street
17
Turn left onto North York Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·North York Street
18
Arrive at destination
North York Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 2-hour and 35-minute drive, aim for an early departure to navigate the local road segments before traffic builds up. Since you have one planned stop along the way, use that time to stretch and refuel, keeping your $24 gas budget in mind. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, stay alert at intersections and follow your navigation closely to ensure you remain on the correct path. Because the total distance is manageable, you have the advantage of being able to adjust your pacing to suit your personal comfort level.
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 79.2 miles from Rosemont, IL, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 121 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 35 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.2 miles or 1h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 24m
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 Rosemont, 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 Rosemont, IL
This is one driving day of about 158.4 miles and 3h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Rosemont, 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 70 for about 121 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 99 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip|~1m in|IL 111 / Kingshighway
At end of road, turn left onto IL 111 / Kingshighway
Navigation decision point
5
2.8 mi into trip|~5m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
3.1 mi into trip|~6m in|I 55; I 70; US 40
Merge onto I 55; I 70; US 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
15.2 mi into trip|~20m in|I 70
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 toward I 70 East: Indianapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 70 East: Indianapolis
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99 mi into trip|~1h 51m in|I 70
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 toward I 70 East: Indianapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 70 East: Indianapolis
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.76 one way
$49.53 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg55 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$27.19
$54.38
premium
$4.89
$30.48
$60.97
diesel
$5.61
$34.97
$69.95
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
47.5
0
$16.63
$7.60
Efficient EV
39.6
0
$13.86
$6.34
EV Truck/SUV
63.4
0
$22.18
$10.14
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (65% 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Rosemont, IL
Morning
in Rosemont on Sunday
Local time
6:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
York, IL
Morning
in York on Sunday
Local time
6:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Brownstown, IL
79 mi in
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
24 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
3h 14m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this 158-mile route keeps you engaged with frequent transitions between local roads and segments of I-70 East. With zero percent of the travel spent on traditional highways, you should anticipate a more technical experience rather than a high-speed cruise. The road’s personality is defined by its constant shifts in direction, so be ready to manage turns throughout the duration of your trip.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 121 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and East Angling Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near IL 111 / Kingshighway.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 14m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (IL 111 / Kingshighway): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (I 55; I 70; US 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Rosemont, IL to York, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Martinsville along the way.
Martinsville
136.2 mi in|~2h 31m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 14m. Total distance: 158.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 121 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (IL 111 / Kingshighway): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (I 55; I 70; US 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at York, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
