Trip from York, IL to Campton, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 22m

Distance

203.8 mi

328 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 10m ★

6 AM

4h 23m

8 AM

4h 50m

10 AM

4h 32m

12 PM

4h 30m

3 PM

4h 34m

5 PM

4h 48m

8 PM

4h 15m

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

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York, IL

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Campton, IL

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from York to Campton, expect a straightforward 203.8-mile journey that typically takes about 4 hours and 22 minutes. Because this route is entirely within the Midwest, you will stay comfortably within Illinois for the duration of the drive. It is perfectly manageable as a single-day trip, meaning you can easily reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. With fuel costs estimated at around $31, the drive is budget-friendly for solo travelers and families alike. You will primarily navigate via I-57, I-70, and I-64, keeping the navigation simple and efficient. This is a practical, no-nonsense path that gets you from point A to point B with minimal 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

101.9 miles from York, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 57	61.1 mi	1h 5m
I 70	43 mi	46m
I 64	22.9 mi	24m
IL 127	22 mi	27m
East Angling Road	13.7 mi	24m
Shawneetown	10.6 mi	18m
IL 154	8.9 mi	13m
Main Street	6.6 mi	11m

Longest stretch: I 57 — 61.1 mi, about 1h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between York, IL and Campton, IL.

Start on North York Street

0.1 mi · 29 sec · North York Street

At end of road, turn right onto West Broadway Street

0.2 mi · 56 sec · West Broadway Street

Continue on East 150th Road

1.9 mi · 7 min · East 150th Road

Turn sharp right onto IL 1

3.3 mi · 4 min · IL 1

Turn left onto East Angling Road

9.0 mi · 15 min · East Angling Road

At end of road, turn left onto East Angling Road

4.8 mi · 8 min · East Angling Road

Continue on South York Street

1.9 mi · 3 min · South York Street

Continue on North Cleone Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · North Cleone Road

Turn left

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Merge onto I 70

43 mi · 46 min · I 70

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57

61 mi · 1 hr 5 min · I 57

Toward I 57 South: Memphis

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Toward I 64 West: Saint Louis

Merge onto I 64

23 mi · 24 min · I 64

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Toward IL 127

Turn straight onto IL 127

22 mi · 27 min · IL 127

Turn right onto IL 13; IL 154

0.6 mi · 50 sec · West Water Street

Turn straight onto IL 13; IL 154

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Kennedy Drive

Enter roundabout onto IL 154

168 ft · 2 sec · IL 154

Continue on IL 154

8.9 mi · 13 min · IL 154

Turn left onto IL 150

4.2 mi · 7 min · IL 150

Keep slight right at fork onto IL 150

6.6 mi · 11 min · Main Street

Continue on IL 4; IL 150

11 mi · 18 min · Shawneetown

Turn left onto Welge Drive

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Welge Drive

Arrive at destination

Welge Drive

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 4-hour and 22-minute drive, try to depart early in the morning to avoid peak congestion on these major Illinois arteries. Since the route includes one planned stop, use that time to stretch your legs and refuel, as the $31 estimated cost assumes a standard driving pattern. Keep a close watch on your speedometer during the 61.1-mile stretch on I-57, as maintaining a consistent pace is key to keeping your arrival time on track. Because this is a relatively short trip for a single day, you have the flexibility to adjust your pace if you run into unexpected traffic. Remember to check your tire pressure before heading out, given the high-speed nature of the highway-heavy route.

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 101.9 miles from York, IL, or about 2h 9m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.1 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 1h 8m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 101.9 miles or 2h 9m 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 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Campton, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving York, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 203.8 miles and 4h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 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 61.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Central City, IL

102 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

Plainfield, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Odin, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 101.9 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 61.1 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Effingham Food Express

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Effingham, Illinois

Early in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 58.2

Visit website

Subway

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Effingham, Illinois

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour Inexpensiv mile 58.2

Effingham, Illinois

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 29.1

Casey, Illinois

+18333994638

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 58.2

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 58.2

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 58.2

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

World's Largest Mailbox

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 29.1

Casey, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

Visit website

MY Garage Museum & Retail Store

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 58.2

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12175404277

Visit website

McAlister's Deli

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 58.2

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12172407175

Visit website

Tk Grille

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $20 to $30 mile 58.2

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 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 65.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Broadway Street

At end of road, turn right onto West Broadway Street

Navigation decision point

2.3 mi into trip | ~9m in | IL 1

Turn sharp right onto IL 1

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5.6 mi into trip | ~14m in | East Angling Road

Turn left onto East Angling Road

Navigation decision point

14.6 mi into trip | ~29m in | East Angling Road

At end of road, turn left onto East Angling Road

Navigation decision point

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.86 one way

$63.72 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$34.98	$69.97
premium	$4.89	$39.22	$78.44
diesel	$5.61	$45.00	$89.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 71.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	61.1	0	$21.40	$9.78
Efficient EV	51	0	$17.83	$8.15
EV Truck/SUV	81.5	1	$28.53	$13.04

Gas CO2

71 kg

EV CO2

24 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 13, 2026

Origin

York, IL

Night in York on Saturday

Local time

11:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Campton, IL

Night in Campton on Saturday

Local time

11:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Chance Rain Showers

S 14 mph 36% chance Live forecast

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

10 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

4h 22m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This trip is heavily focused on highway travel, with 81% of your time spent on major interstates. You should be prepared for a consistent, high-speed pace as you navigate the primary corridors. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 61.1-mile segment on I-57, which requires steady focus and patience. While the character of the road is functional and designed for speed rather than scenery, the transition between the three main interstates provides enough variety to keep the drive from feeling entirely monotonous. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes efficiency, allowing you to cover the 203.8 miles reliably while maintaining a steady flow with traffic.

81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 61.1 mi on I 57.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 70. You will hit about 15 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 Effort 5/10

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 203.8 miles you will encounter 15 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 5.6 miles (East Angling Road): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 22m. Total distance: 203.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 61.1 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.

Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Campton, 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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Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Effingham Food Express

Effingham Food Express

McDonald's

China Buffet Effingham

Subway

Gabby Goat American Pub & Grill

Joe's Pizza & Pasta

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

Taqueria Don Pedro

InCharge Energy Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

World's Largest Mailbox

MY Garage Museum & Retail Store

McAlister's Deli

Tk Grille

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

York, IL

Campton, IL

Same local time

10 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 22m on the road

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