Salem, IL to York, IL is 107.8 miles and takes about 2h 17m via I 57 and I 70, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This single-day trip stays within Illinois, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a drive that primarily utilizes major highways, making it a straightforward journey for those prioritizing efficiency. Given the relatively short duration, it's a manageable trip to complete without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.9 miles from Salem, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
46.6 mi
50m
I 70
37.2 mi
39m
East Angling Road
13.7 mi
24m
IL 1
3.3 mi
5m
North York Street
2 mi
3m
East 150th Road
1.9 mi
7m
West Main Street
1.3 mi
3m
North Cleone Road
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 46.6 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem, IL and York, IL.
1
Start on IL 37
33 ft·8 sec·South Broadway
2
Turn left onto US 50
1.3 mi·3 min·West Main Street
3
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
4
Merge onto I 57
47 mi·50 min·I 57
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70
37 mi·39 min·I 70
Toward I 70 East: Indianapolis
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward Martinsville
7
Turn right onto North Cleone Road
0.6 mi·1 min·North Cleone Road
8
Continue on North York Street
1.9 mi·3 min·North York Street
9
Continue on East Angling Road
4.8 mi·8 min·East Angling Road
10
Continue on East Angling Road
9.0 mi·15 min·East Angling Road
11
Turn right onto IL 1
3.3 mi·5 min·IL 1
12
Turn sharp left 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
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour, 17-minute drive, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience, though an early start will give you ample time to arrive and settle in. With a total mileage of 107.8 miles and a fuel cost estimated at $17, you won't need extensive planning for extended stops. Consider making a brief stop around the halfway point for a stretch, especially during the 46.6-mile segment on I 57. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you transition from I 70 to East Angling Road, as services might be less frequent on the final approach.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53.9 miles from Salem, IL, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.6 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 24 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.9 miles or 1h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 39m
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 Salem, 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 Salem, IL
This is one driving day of about 107.8 miles and 2h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Salem, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 46.6 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 105.5 — 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|US 50 / West Main Street
Turn left onto US 50 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.3 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
48.4 mi into trip|~54m 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
4
85.6 mi into trip|~1h 34m in
Take the exit toward Martinsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Martinsville
5
105.5 mi into trip|~2h 8m in|East 150th Road
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.85 one way
$33.71 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$18.50
$37.01
premium
$4.89
$20.75
$41.49
diesel
$5.61
$23.80
$47.60
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.3
0
$11.32
$5.17
Efficient EV
27
0
$9.43
$4.31
EV Truck/SUV
43.1
0
$15.09
$6.90
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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 20, 2026
Origin
Salem, IL
Late night
in Salem on Tuesday
Local time
4:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
York, IL
Late night
in York on Tuesday
Local time
4:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Sunny
S 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 4:39PM CDT until April 29 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 4:38PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
53°F
Watson, IL
54 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
11 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
2h 17m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 81% of the journey on major interstates. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I 57 and I 70, experiencing consistent speeds and limited-access travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 46.6 miles on I 57, allowing for a good period of steady driving. While the main roads are highways, there's a segment on East Angling Road that offers a slight change of pace before you reach your destination.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.6 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 70. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 50 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 17m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 50 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 48.4 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Salem, IL to York, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Martinsville along the way.
Martinsville
85.6 mi in|~1h 34m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 17m. Total distance: 107.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 46.6 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 10 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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: near the start (US 50 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 48.4 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at York, IL before heading back.
