York, IL to Barry, IL is 230.5 miles and takes about 5 hours via I 72, Route 121, and US 36, with a fuel budget near $41 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, traversing the Midwest region. It's a straightforward, mostly highway drive, making it a practical choice for a single-day excursion. You'll find it's a reliable option if you need to get between these two points efficiently.
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
115.3 miles from York, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 53m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 72
82.6 mi
1h 29m
Route 121
33.8 mi
48m
US 36
30.5 mi
32m
I 70
16 mi
17m
East Angling Road
13.7 mi
24m
Route 130
10 mi
14m
Dewitt Avenue East
5.8 mi
9m
Illinois Route 16
5.3 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
I 72
— 82.6 mi, about 1h 29m
Traffic on I-55
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 6 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,031 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,487
Quietest
2 AM
~154 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Barry, IL.
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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
3.3 mi·4 min·IL 1
5
Turn left onto East Angling Road
9.0 mi·15 min·East Angling Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto East Angling Road
4.8 mi·8 min·East Angling Road
7
Continue on South York Street
1.9 mi·3 min·South York Street
8
Continue on North Cleone Road
0.9 mi·1 min·North Cleone Road
9
Turn left
0.4 mi·46 sec
10
Merge onto I 70
16 mi·17 min·I 70
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward IL 130
12
Turn right onto IL 130
0.1 mi·9 sec·North Haughton Highway
13
Continue on IL 130
1.3 mi·1 min·1700E
14
Continue on IL 130
0.4 mi·32 sec·North Haughton Highway
15
Continue on IL 130
0.8 mi·1 min·County Road 1775 E
16
Continue on IL 130
2.0 mi·2 min·County Road 1825 E
17
Continue on IL 130
10.0 mi·14 min·Route 130
18
Continue on IL 130
0.8 mi·1 min·Illinois Route 130
19
Continue on IL 130
1.6 mi·2 min·18th Street
20
Turn left onto IL 16
2.5 mi·4 min·Lincoln Avenue
21
Continue on IL 16
5.3 mi·7 min·Illinois Route 16
22
Turn right onto Lerna Road
0.5 mi·57 sec·Lerna Road
23
Turn left onto Dewitt Avenue East
5.8 mi·9 min·Dewitt Avenue East
24
Continue on IL 121
34 mi·48 min·Route 121
25
Turn left onto CTH 30
1.8 mi·3 min·West Main Street
Use the left lane.
26
Continue on CTH 30
4.2 mi·5 min·East Elwin Road
27
Turn right onto US 51 Business
0.6 mi·1 min·South Business Route 51
28
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward US 51 North: Springfield, Bloomington
29
Merge onto US 51
5.2 mi·5 min·US 51
30
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 72 West, US 36 West: Springfield
31
Merge onto US 36
31 mi·32 min·US 36
32
Take the exit onto I 72; US 36
5.3 mi·6 min·I 72; US 36
Toward I 55 South, I 72 West: Saint Louis, JacksonvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Keep slight right at fork onto I 72; US 36
77 mi·1 hr 22 min·I 72; US 36
Toward I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
34
Take the exit
0.3 mi·48 sec
Toward Barry
35
Turn left onto Township Road 1745E
409 ft·11 sec·Township Road 1745E
36
Continue on County Highway 4
0.2 mi·32 sec·County Highway 4
37
Continue on Rodgers Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Rodgers Street
38
Arrive at destination
Rodgers Street
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour duration, starting your drive in the morning from York will allow you to reach Barry with plenty of daylight to spare. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in planning your break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially on the longer highway stretches; the estimated $41 fuel cost is based on current averages. Since this is a one-day trip, consider a brief stop for a stretch about halfway through the 230.5-mile drive to stay fresh.
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 115.3 miles from York, IL, or about 2h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.6 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 51 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115.3 miles or 2h 53m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barry, 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 230.5 miles and 5h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 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 72 for about 82.6 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 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 152.1 — 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
6
110.2 mi into trip|~2h 47m in
Take the ramp toward US 51 North: Springfield, Bloomington
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 51 North: Springfield, Bloomington
7
146.8 mi into trip|~3h 28m in|I 72; US 36
Take the exit onto I 72; US 36 toward I 55 South, I 72 West: Saint Louis, Jacksonville
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.
Toward I 55 South, I 72 West: Saint Louis, Jack...
6
152.1 mi into trip|~3h 34m in|I 72; US 36
Keep slight right at fork onto I 72; US 36 toward I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.04 one way
$68.08 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg81 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$37.58
$75.16
premium
$4.72
$42.80
$85.59
diesel
$4.80
$43.52
$87.05
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
69.2
0
$24.20
$11.06
Efficient EV
57.6
0
$20.17
$9.22
EV Truck/SUV
92.2
1
$32.27
$14.75
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 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
Afternoon
in York on Sunday
Local time
12:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
91°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 12 mph22% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 18 at 12:23PM CDT until July 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 10:43AM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Destination
Barry, IL
Afternoon
in Barry on Sunday
Local time
12:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
92°F
Sunny
W 8 mph10% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 18 at 12:23PM CDT until July 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 10:43AM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
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
1 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
5h 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.
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 drive is primarily on highways, with 82% of the route utilizing them. You'll experience a long stretch of 82.6 miles on I 72 before transitioning to surface roads like Route 121 and US 36. Expect the highway portion to feel like steady cruising with fewer exits, while the latter part will involve more local traffic and speed changes as you approach your destination.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 82.6 mi on I 72.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 72 and Route 121. You will hit about 20 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 Effort5/10
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 230.5 miles you will encounter 20 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 110.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
730 ft451 ft
Total Climb
502 ft
Total Descent
235 ft
Highest Point
730 ft
~49.4 mi in
Elevation Range
278 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 Barry, IL, road signs point toward Bloomington and Jacksonville.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h. Total distance: 230.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 82.6 miles on I 72. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 7 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.
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 7 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 110.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.0 hours each way, a round trip means 10.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Barry, IL before the return drive.
