White Hall, IL to York, IL is 206.3 miles and takes about 4h 8m via I 70 and IL 255, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, traversing the Midwest region on a primarily highway route. You'll find it's a straightforward drive, easily manageable in a single day. The direct path makes it a practical option for getting between these two points without much fuss.
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
103.2 miles from White Hall, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 70
120 mi
2h 9m
North 5th Street
26.4 mi
31m
IL 255
19.5 mi
22m
East Angling Road
13.7 mi
24m
United States Route 67
8.1 mi
9m
I 270
7.3 mi
8m
IL 1
3.3 mi
5m
North York Street
2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 120 mi, about 2h 9m
Traffic on I-70
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 20 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,229 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,579
Quietest
2 AM
~230 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 49 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 White Hall, IL and York, IL.
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Start on East Sherman Street
133 ft·12 sec·East Sherman Street
2
Turn left onto US 67
0.7 mi·50 sec·South Main Street
3
Continue on US 67
8.1 mi·9 min·United States Route 67
4
Continue on US 67
26 mi·31 min·North 5th Street
5
Continue on IL 255
20 mi·22 min·IL 255
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 30Toward I 270: Indianapolis, Kansas CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 270 East: Indianapolis
8
Keep slight right at fork
1.1 mi·1 min
Toward I 270 East: Indianapolis
9
Merge onto I 270
7.3 mi·8 min·I 270
10
Merge onto I 70
83 mi·1 hr 29 min·I 70
Toward I 70 East: Indianapolis
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70
37 mi·39 min·I 70
Toward I 70 East: Indianapolis
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward Martinsville
13
Turn right onto North Cleone Road
0.6 mi·1 min·North Cleone Road
14
Continue on North York Street
1.9 mi·3 min·North York Street
15
Continue on East Angling Road
4.8 mi·8 min·East Angling Road
16
Continue on East Angling Road
9.0 mi·15 min·East Angling Road
17
Turn right onto IL 1
3.3 mi·5 min·IL 1
18
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
1.9 mi·7 min·East 150th Road
19
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.2 mi·1 min·West Broadway Street
20
Turn left onto North York Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·North York Street
21
Arrive at destination
North York Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 8m estimated drive time, leaving White Hall, IL in the morning allows ample time to reach York, IL before evening. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $36, you have flexibility in your timing. Break up the 120-mile stretch on I 70 as needed for a quick stretch or to refuel. Watch for the transition off I 70 onto surface roads as you approach your destination.
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 103.2 miles from White Hall, IL, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 120 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 45 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.2 miles or 1h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 9m
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 White Hall, 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 White Hall, IL
This is one driving day of about 206.3 miles and 4h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from White Hall, 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 120 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Final third
3.2 mi from route
~8 min detour
$20 to $30
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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 54.8 and 204 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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54.8 mi into trip|~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward I 270: Indianapolis, Kansas City
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 30
Toward I 270: Indianapolis, Kansas City
5
55.1 mi into trip|~1h 4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 East: Indianapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 270 East: Indianapolis
5
55.7 mi into trip|~1h 5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 270 East: Indianapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 270 East: Indianapolis
5
146.9 mi into trip|~2h 45m 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
204 mi into trip|~3h 59m in|East 150th Road
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.47 one way
$60.93 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg72 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$33.63
$67.27
premium
$4.72
$38.30
$76.61
diesel
$4.80
$38.95
$77.91
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.9
0
$21.66
$9.90
Efficient EV
51.6
0
$18.05
$8.25
EV Truck/SUV
82.5
1
$28.88
$13.20
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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 Jul 19, 2026
Origin
White Hall, IL
Evening
in White Hall on Monday
Local time
7:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 3 mph30% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 8:17PM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 8:11PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Destination
York, IL
Evening
in York on Monday
Local time
7:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NNW 3 to 7 mph49% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 8:17PM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 8:11PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
71°F
Maryville, IL
103 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 8m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 77% of your time on highways, with the longest stretch of continuous highway driving being 120 miles on I 70. The route begins on North 5th Street and IL 255 before merging onto I 70, where you'll cruise for a significant portion. Expect a more rural feel once you transition off the main interstate.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 120 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and North 5th Street. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 54.8 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
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 206.3 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 54.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 55.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
663 ft451 ft
Total Climb
420 ft
Total Descent
541 ft
Highest Point
663 ft
~175.8 mi in
Elevation Range
211 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between White Hall, IL and York, IL, road signs point toward Kansas City and Martinsville.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 8m. Total distance: 206.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 120 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 21 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.
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. There are 21 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 54.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 55.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at York, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
