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Trip from York, IL to Benton, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 5m

Distance

152.6 mi

246 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 54m ★
6 AM
3h 6m
8 AM
3h 29m
10 AM
3h 14m
12 PM
3h 11m
3 PM
3h 15m
5 PM
3h 28m
8 PM
2h 59m

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

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city in North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

York, IL

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city in Franklin County, Illinois, United States

Benton, IL

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Trip Overview

York, IL to Benton, IL is 152.6 miles and takes about 3h 5m via I 57, I 70, and Ken Gray Expressway, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Illinois, traversing the Midwest region from start to finish. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip, making it a practical option for a single-day journey. Expect a consistent travel experience as you make your way south. This route is best suited for those prioritizing speed and efficiency over leisurely sightseeing.

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

76.3 miles from York, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 65.7 mi 1h 10m
I 70 43 mi 46m
Ken Gray Expressway 20 mi 21m
East Angling Road 13.7 mi 24m
IL 1 3.3 mi 4m
East 150th Road 1.9 mi 7m
South York Street 1.9 mi 3m
North Cleone Road 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 65.7 mi, about 1h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between York, IL and Benton, 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

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

43 mi · 46 min · I 70
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57

66 mi · 1 hr 10 min · I 57
Toward I 57 South: Memphis
12

Keep slight right at fork onto I 57

20 mi · 21 min · Ken Gray Expressway
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward IL 14: Christopher, Benton
14

Turn left onto IL 14

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
15

Enter roundabout onto IL 14; IL 37

349 ft · 5 sec · Public Square
16

Arrive at destination

IL 14; IL 37

Trip Plan

Given the 3h 5m duration and 152.6-mile distance, you can comfortably complete this trip in one day. Aim for an early morning departure to maximize daylight and avoid potential traffic. With a fuel cost estimated at $24, plan your fill-ups accordingly, though this short distance means you likely won't need to stop for gas. The longest stretch without a major turn is 65.7 miles on I 57, so ensure you're comfortable with that duration on the interstate before you begin. There's one primary recommended stop, suggesting a single opportunity to stretch your legs or grab a quick bite.

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 76.3 miles from York, IL, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.7 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 34 miles or 56m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 76.3 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 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Benton, 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 152.6 miles and 3h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 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 57 for about 65.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Altamont, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Altamont, IL

76 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Casey, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Altamont, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 76.3 miles from York, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · around the midpoint

PUERTO VALLARTA

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Effingham, Illinois

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset · 1h 20m in / 1h 46m to go 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12173423177

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Culver’s

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Effingham, Illinois

1.8 mi

La Terraza Express Taqueria

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Effingham, Illinois

1.8 mi

PUERTO VALLARTA

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12173423177

Visit website

Culver’s

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+12173474986

Visit website

La Terraza Express Taqueria

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12173422649

Visit website

Hardee's

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour Inexpensiv

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12173473455

Visit website

Jersey Mike's Subs

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12177904116

Visit website

Subway

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 8:30 am–9 pm

+12173478881

Visit website

Joe's Pizza & Pasta

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12173475637

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Domino's Pizza

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+12173477788

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Casey, Illinois

+18333994638

Visit website

McAlister's Deli

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12172407175

Visit website

World's Largest Mailbox

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Casey, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

Visit website

Tk Grille

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3 mi from route ~7 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 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 152.5 — 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
65.6 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in | I 57

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57 toward I 57 South: Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 57 South: Memphis
5
151.3 mi into trip | ~3h 3m in

Take the exit toward IL 14: Christopher, Benton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward IL 14: Christopher, Benton
5
152.5 mi into trip | ~3h 5m in | IL 14; IL 37 / Public Square

Enter roundabout onto IL 14; IL 37 / Public Square

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.86 one way

$47.71 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $26.19 $52.39
premium $4.89 $29.37 $58.73
diesel $5.61 $33.69 $67.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.4 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 45.8 0 $16.02 $7.32
Efficient EV 38.2 0 $13.35 $6.10
EV Truck/SUV 61 0 $21.36 $9.77

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 20, 2026

Origin

York, IL

Morning in York on Tuesday

Local time

11:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Benton, IL

Morning in Benton on Tuesday

Local time

11:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Altamont, IL

76 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

20 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 5m 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 predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 87% of the journey utilizing major interstates like I 57 and I 70. You'll experience long, uninterrupted stretches, including a significant 65.7-mile segment on I 57. The character of the drive is consistent, maintaining a high-speed pace for most of its duration. While primarily interstate, the inclusion of Ken Gray Expressway near the destination offers a slight variation as you approach Benton. Overall, anticipate a steady and efficient travel experience on well-maintained highways.

87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 65.7 mi on I 57.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 70. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Broadway Street.

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 5m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 65.6 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 5m. Total distance: 152.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 65.7 miles on I 57. 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 0.1 miles (West Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (IL 1): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 65.6 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Benton, 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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