Williamsville, IL to York, IL is 150.2 miles and takes about 3h 39m via South State Route 121 and Interstates 72 and 70, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest region. The majority of the drive is on highways, offering a straightforward and efficient transit. Given the relatively short distance and duration, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion. Expect a practical and uncomplicated drive as you move between these locations.
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
75.1 miles from Williamsville, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 42m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
South State Route 121
33.8 mi
48m
I 72
24.3 mi
26m
I 70
16 mi
17m
East Angling Road
13.7 mi
24m
Route 130
10 mi
14m
Illinois Route 16
6 mi
8m
Dewitt Avenue
5.8 mi
9m
South Williamsville Road
5.5 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
South State Route 121
— 33.8 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamsville, IL and York, IL.
1
Start on West Main Street
24 ft·4 sec·West Main Street
2
Turn left onto South Walnut Street
42 ft·1 sec·South Walnut Street
3
Continue on South Walnut Street
0.5 mi·1 min·South Walnut Street
4
Continue on South Williamsville Road
5.5 mi·7 min·South Williamsville Road
5
Continue on CR 5A; CR 31
0.4 mi·55 sec·North Main Street
6
Continue on County Highway 5A
0.3 mi·41 sec·County Highway 5A
7
Continue on North 7th Street
1.0 mi·2 min·North 7th Street
8
Turn left onto East Lincoln Street
0.9 mi·2 min·East Lincoln Street
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on Overpass Road
0.5 mi·59 sec·Overpass Road
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·55 sec
11
Merge onto I 72; US 36
24 mi·26 min·I 72; US 36
12
Take the exit onto US 36
0.3 mi·40 sec·US 36
Exit 133Toward US 36 East, US 51 South: Decatur, Pana
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 133BToward US 51 South: Pana
14
Merge onto US 51
5.0 mi·5 min·US 51
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
Toward Decatur, Elwin, Mount Zion
16
Turn slight left
112 ft·2 sec
17
Turn left onto US 51 Business
0.3 mi·38 sec·South Business Route 51
18
Turn left onto CTH 20
4.2 mi·5 min·West Elwin Road
19
Continue on CTH 30
1.8 mi·3 min·West Main Street
20
Turn right onto IL 121
34 mi·48 min·South State Route 121
21
Continue on IL 121
5.8 mi·9 min·Dewitt Avenue
22
Turn right onto Lerna Road
0.5 mi·55 sec·Lerna Road
23
Turn left onto IL 16
6.0 mi·8 min·Illinois Route 16
24
Continue on IL 16
1.8 mi·2 min·West Lincoln Avenue
25
Turn right onto IL 130
1.6 mi·2 min·18th Street
26
Continue on IL 130
0.8 mi·1 min·Illinois Route 130
27
Continue on IL 130
10.0 mi·14 min·Route 130
28
Continue on IL 130
2.0 mi·2 min·County Road 1825 East
29
Continue on IL 130
0.8 mi·1 min·County Road 1775 E
30
Continue on IL 130
0.4 mi·32 sec·North Haughton Highway
31
Continue on IL 130
1.3 mi·1 min·1700E
32
Continue on IL 130
0.4 mi·37 sec·North Haughton Highway
33
Turn left
0.3 mi·39 sec
34
Merge onto I 70
16 mi·17 min·I 70
35
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward Martinsville
36
Turn right onto North Cleone Road
0.6 mi·1 min·North Cleone Road
37
Continue on North York Street
1.9 mi·3 min·North York Street
38
Continue on East Angling Road
4.8 mi·8 min·East Angling Road
39
Continue on East Angling Road
9.0 mi·15 min·East Angling Road
40
Turn right onto IL 1
3.3 mi·5 min·IL 1
41
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
1.9 mi·7 min·East 150th Road
42
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.2 mi·1 min·West Broadway Street
43
Turn left onto North York Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·North York Street
44
Arrive at destination
North York Street
Trip Plan
For this 150.2-mile trip, leaving in the morning is ideal, allowing ample time to reach York, IL within the 3h 39m estimated drive time. With a fuel cost around $23, it's wise to ensure you have enough gas before departing Williamsville, IL, especially since the longest stretch on a non-interstate road is 33.8 miles. Plan for one stop to stretch your legs or grab a quick bite, which should be easy to accommodate within the day's schedule. The flexibility of a single-day drive means you can adjust your departure time slightly based on your morning's activities.
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 75.1 miles from Williamsville, IL, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.8 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 33 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.1 miles or 1h 42m 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 50m
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 Williamsville, 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 Williamsville, IL
This is one driving day of about 150.2 miles and 3h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Williamsville, 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 South State Route 121 for about 33.8 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 7.8 and 147.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
7.8 mi into trip|~13m in|East Lincoln Street
Turn left onto East Lincoln Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
34 mi into trip|~43m in|US 36
Take the exit onto US 36 toward US 36 East, US 51 South: Decatur, Pana
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 133
Toward US 36 East, US 51 South: Decatur, Pana
6
34.3 mi into trip|~44m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 51 South: Pana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 133B
Toward US 51 South: Pana
5
39.9 mi into trip|~51m in
Take the exit toward Decatur, Elwin, Mount Zion
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Decatur, Elwin, Mount Zion
5
147.9 mi into trip|~3h 30m in|East 150th Road
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.48 one way
$46.96 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg53 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$25.78
$51.56
premium
$4.89
$28.90
$57.81
diesel
$5.61
$33.16
$66.32
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.1
0
$15.77
$7.21
Efficient EV
37.6
0
$13.14
$6.01
EV Truck/SUV
60.1
0
$21.03
$9.61
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 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 15, 2026
Origin
Williamsville, IL
Late night
in Williamsville on Sunday
Local time
3:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
York, IL
Late night
in York on Sunday
Local time
3:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Bruce, IL
75 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
3h 39m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
National Monument
In August 1908, a large White mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, Illinois. Rioters destroyed homes and businesses and lynched two men. The event led to the founding of the National Assoc...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 67% of the 150.2 miles covered on interstates. You'll encounter a 33.8-mile stretch on South State Route 121, which is the longest continuous section on a single road before merging onto faster routes. As you transition from state routes to Interstates 72 and 70, you'll notice the shift to more consistent speeds and potentially denser exit patterns common to major highway travel. The latter part of the drive is characterized by interstate cruising.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
44 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.8 mi on South State Route 121.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South State Route 121 and I 72. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.8 miles in near East Lincoln Street.
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 150.2 miles you will encounter 16 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 7.8 miles (East Lincoln Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 34 miles (US 36): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.3 miles: 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.
Between Williamsville, IL and York, IL, road signs point toward Pana, Decatur, Elwin, Mount Zion and Martinsville.
Pana
34 mi in|~43m|via US 36
Decatur
39.9 mi in|~51m
Elwin
39.9 mi in|~51m
Mount Zion
39.9 mi in|~51m
Martinsville
128 mi in|~2h 55m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 39m. Total distance: 150.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.8 miles on South State Route 121. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 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 5 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.8 miles (East Lincoln Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 34 miles (US 36): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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.
