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Trip from Sleepy Hollow, 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

3h 40m

Distance

181.5 mi

292 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 28m ★
6 AM
3h 40m
8 AM
4h 6m
10 AM
3h 49m
12 PM
3h 47m
3 PM
3h 50m
5 PM
4h 4m
8 PM
3h 33m

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

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Downtown Sleepy Hollow, IL, IL

Sleepy Hollow, IL

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city in North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

York, IL

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Sleepy Hollow to York, Illinois, expect a straightforward journey covering 181.5 miles. You should budget approximately 3 hours and 40 minutes of total drive time, making this a very manageable one-day excursion. With a fuel cost estimate of $28, the trip is quite economical for a solo traveler or a small group. You will spend the vast majority of your time on major thoroughfares, specifically the Ken Gray Expressway, I-70, and East Angling Road. Since both the origin and destination are located within the Midwest, the drive maintains a consistent regional feel throughout. It is an efficient route that prioritizes speed and directness over rural exploration.

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

90.8 miles from Sleepy Hollow, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ken Gray Expressway 117.9 mi 2h 7m
I 70 37.2 mi 39m
East Angling Road 13.7 mi 24m
IL 1 3.3 mi 5m
Power Plant Road 2.1 mi 5m
North York Street 2 mi 3m
East 150th Road 1.9 mi 7m
Lake Egypt Road 1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Ken Gray Expressway — 117.9 mi, about 2h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sleepy Hollow, IL and York, IL.

1

Start on Sleepy Hollow Lane

475 ft · 23 sec · Sleepy Hollow Lane
2

Turn right onto Power Plant Road

2.1 mi · 5 min · Power Plant Road
3

At end of road, turn left onto Lake Egypt Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Lake Egypt Road
4

Turn left onto IL 37

0.3 mi · 31 sec · IL 37
5

At end of road, turn right onto IL 148

0.4 mi · 41 sec · IL 148
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
7

Merge onto I 57

50 mi · 54 min · Ken Gray Expressway
8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 57

67 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Ken Gray Expressway
Toward I 57 North: Chicago
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70

37 mi · 39 min · I 70
Toward I 70 East: Indianapolis
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward Martinsville
11

Turn right onto North Cleone Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Cleone Road
12

Continue on North York Street

1.9 mi · 3 min · North York Street
13

Continue on East Angling Road

4.8 mi · 8 min · East Angling Road
14

Continue on East Angling Road

9.0 mi · 15 min · East Angling Road
15

Turn right onto IL 1

3.3 mi · 5 min · IL 1
16

Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

1.9 mi · 7 min · East 150th Road
17

Continue on West Broadway Street

0.2 mi · 1 min · West Broadway Street
18

Turn left onto North York Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · North York Street
19

Arrive at destination

North York Street

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour and 40-minute duration, you can easily complete this drive in a single day, offering you plenty of flexibility with your schedule. Since the route includes one planned stop, use that break strategically to stretch your legs after completing the lengthy 117.9-mile stretch on the Ken Gray Expressway. Aim to depart early in the morning to avoid potential traffic build-up on the major interstates, which will help you maintain your estimated fuel budget of $28. Keep a close watch on your odometer once you hit the 117-mile mark, as that is the ideal point to pull over for fuel or refreshments. This streamlined approach ensures you arrive in York feeling refreshed rather than fatigued from a long day behind the wheel.

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 90.8 miles from Sleepy Hollow, IL, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 117.9 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 40 miles or 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 90.8 miles or 1h 43m 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 45m

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 Sleepy Hollow, 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 Sleepy Hollow, IL

This is one driving day of about 181.5 miles and 3h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Sleepy Hollow, 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 Ken Gray Expressway for about 117.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Odin, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Odin, IL

91 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.

Popular next leg

Odin, IL to York, IL

111.1 mi · 2h 21m

Pacing Suggestions

Spring Garden, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brownstown, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 90.8 miles from Sleepy Hollow, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Ken Gray Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 117.9 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

The Turn Restaurant & Lounge

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Marion, Illinois

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 13

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+16189975656

Visit website

PUERTO VALLARTA

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Effingham, Illinois

1.6 mi

Culver’s

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Effingham, Illinois

1.7 mi

The Turn Restaurant & Lounge

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 13

Marion, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+16189975656

Visit website

PUERTO VALLARTA

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 116.7

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12173423177

Visit website

Culver’s

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 116.7

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+12173474986

Visit website

La Terraza Express Taqueria

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 116.7

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12173422649

Visit website

Hardee's

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Inexpensiv mile 116.7

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12173473455

Visit website

Jersey Mike's Subs

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 116.7

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12177904116

Visit website

Subway

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour Inexpensiv mile 116.7

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 8:30 am–9 pm

+12173478881

Visit website

Joe's Pizza & Pasta

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 116.7

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12173475637

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 116.7

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 116.7

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 116.7

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 155.6

Casey, Illinois

+18333994638

Visit website

McAlister's Deli

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 116.7

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12172407175

Visit website

World's Largest Mailbox

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 155.6

Casey, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

Visit website

Tk Grille

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 116.7

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 6–10 am

+12175407716

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 179.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
2.2 mi into trip | ~5m in | Lake Egypt Road

At end of road, turn left onto Lake Egypt Road

Navigation decision point

5
3.5 mi into trip | ~8m in | IL 148

At end of road, turn right onto IL 148

Navigation decision point

5
54.7 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in | I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway toward I 57 North: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 57 North: Chicago
5
122.1 mi into trip | ~2h 17m 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
5
179.2 mi into trip | ~3h 31m in | East 150th Road

Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.38 one way

$56.75 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 64 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $31.16 $62.31
premium $4.89 $34.93 $69.86
diesel $5.61 $40.07 $80.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 63.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 54.4 0 $19.06 $8.71
Efficient EV 45.4 0 $15.88 $7.26
EV Truck/SUV 72.6 0 $25.41 $11.62

Gas CO2

64 kg

EV CO2

21 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Sleepy Hollow, IL

Night in Sleepy Hollow on Saturday

Local time

11:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

York, IL

Night in York on Saturday

Local time

11:50 PM

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

3 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 40m 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?

This route is heavily highway-focused, with 88% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a long, consistent rhythm early on, as the Ken Gray Expressway accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 117.9 miles. Because of this, the experience is less about technical maneuvering and more about steady, interstate cruising. Expect a predictable environment that allows you to cover significant ground quickly. As you transition between the Ken Gray Expressway, I-70, and East Angling Road, the character of the pavement remains utility-driven and efficient, perfect for those who prefer to keep moving toward their destination without frequent detours.

88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 117.9 mi on Ken Gray Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ken Gray Expressway and I 70. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near Lake Egypt Road.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 40m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (Lake Egypt Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (IL 148): Navigation decision point; at 54.7 miles (I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway): 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 Sleepy Hollow, IL to York, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Martinsville along the way.

Martinsville

159.3 mi in | ~2h 57m

About the Cities

Starting in Sleepy Hollow, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1958

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 3h 40m. Total distance: 181.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 117.9 miles on Ken Gray Expressway. 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 2.2 miles (Lake Egypt Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (IL 148): Navigation decision point; at 54.7 miles (I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.3 hours — manageable with a long break at York, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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