York, IL to Abingdon, IL is 247.9 miles and takes about 5h 11m via I 74 and IL 1, with a fuel budget near $44 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This all-Illinois trip stays within the Midwest region, primarily following interstate highways for a straightforward drive. You'll spend most of your time on I 74 before transitioning to state routes. It's a manageable distance for a single day, making it ideal if you want to get to your destination without an overnight stop.
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
124 miles from York, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 50m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 74
149.8 mi
2h 41m
IL 1
31.3 mi
46m
Georgetown Road
29.8 mi
44m
I 474
14 mi
14m
IL 41
7.9 mi
11m
Knox Hwy 10
4.1 mi
6m
IL Route 1
2.4 mi
6m
East 150th Road
1.9 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 149.8 mi, about 2h 41m
Traffic on I-74
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,331 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,563
Quietest
2 AM
~91 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 51 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 York, IL and Abingdon, IL.
1
Start on North York Street
0.1 mi·29 sec·North York Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto West Broadway Street
0.2 mi·56 sec·West Broadway Street
3
Continue on East 150th Road
1.9 mi·7 min·East 150th Road
4
Turn sharp right onto IL 1
31 mi·46 min·IL 1
5
Continue on US 150; IL 1
2.4 mi·6 min·IL Route 1
6
Continue on US 150; IL 1
10 mi·14 min·Georgetown Road
7
Continue on US 150; IL 1
0.3 mi·28 sec·1575 E US 36
8
Continue on US 150; IL 1
6.1 mi·9 min·Georgetown Road
9
Continue on US 150; IL 1
1.9 mi·2 min·North State Street
10
Continue on US 150; IL 1
14 mi·20 min·Georgetown Road
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·41 sec
Toward I 74 West: Champaign
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward I 74 West
13
Merge onto I 74
86 mi·1 hr 33 min·I 74
14
Take the exit onto I 74
28 mi·30 min·I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 474
14 mi·14 min·I 474
Exit 99Toward I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island
16
Take the exit
1.0 mi·1 min
Toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island
17
Merge onto I 74
35 mi·37 min·I 74
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
Toward Knoxville
19
Turn left onto CH 9
0.3 mi·40 sec·Knox Highway 9
20
Continue on CH 9
348 ft·14 sec·Henderson Road
21
Turn right onto Knox Hwy 10
4.1 mi·6 min·Knox Hwy 10
22
Continue on CH 10
1.8 mi·2 min·County Highway 10
23
Turn left onto IL 41
7.9 mi·11 min·IL 41
24
Turn right onto West Pearl Street
82 ft·3 sec·West Pearl Street
25
Arrive at destination
West Pearl Street
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 11m estimated drive time, leaving York, IL in the morning is your best bet to arrive in Abingdon, IL with daylight to spare. The $44 fuel estimate is a good baseline, but always check current prices. You'll have one primary stop opportunity along the way, so plan for a break around the halfway point or after your longest stretch on I 74. Pay attention to the transition from I 74 to IL 1, as this is where the driving environment will change from interstate to state highway.
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 124 miles from York, IL, or about 2h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 149.8 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 55 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124 miles or 2h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Abingdon, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving York, 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 York, IL
This is one driving day of about 247.9 miles and 5h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from York, 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 74 for about 149.8 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 197.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|West Broadway Street
At end of road, turn right onto West Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.3 mi into trip|~9m in|IL 1
Turn sharp right onto IL 1
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
68.3 mi into trip|~1h 50m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 74 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 74 West
7
183.3 mi into trip|~3h 55m in|I 474
Keep slight left at fork onto I 474 toward I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 99
Toward I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island
5
197.3 mi into trip|~4h 10m in
Take the exit toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.61 one way
$73.22 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg87 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$40.42
$80.83
premium
$4.72
$46.03
$92.05
diesel
$4.80
$46.81
$93.62
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
74.4
0
$26.03
$11.90
Efficient EV
62
0
$21.69
$9.92
EV Truck/SUV
99.2
1
$34.71
$15.87
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 18, 2026
Origin
York, IL
Late night
in York on Monday
Local time
5:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
91°F
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 6 to 12 mph22% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 3:50AM CDT until July 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 3:04AM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Destination
Abingdon, IL
Late night
in Abingdon on Monday
Local time
5:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
91°F
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 8 to 12 mph38% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 3:50AM CDT until July 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 3:04AM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
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
5h 11m 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?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 85% of the trip on major roads like I 74. You'll experience a longest stretch of 149.8 miles on I 74, which means extended periods of consistent cruising. The transition to IL 1 and Georgetown Road will introduce you to more of the state's surface road network after the long highway segment. Expect a relatively smooth drive with fewer complex intersections for the majority of the mileage.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 149.8 mi on I 74.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and IL 1. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Broadway 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 247.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.1 miles (West Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (IL 1): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 68.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
818 ft451 ft
Total Climb
585 ft
Total Descent
286 ft
Highest Point
818 ft
~177.1 mi in
Elevation Range
366 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between York, IL and Abingdon, IL, road signs point toward Rock Island and Knoxville.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 11m. Total distance: 247.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 149.8 miles on I 74. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 19 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 Abingdon, 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 19 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (IL 1): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 68.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Abingdon, IL before the return drive.
