York, IL to Chatsworth, IL is 161.2 miles and takes about 3h 41m via I 57 and IL 1, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, moving from one part of the Midwest to another. Given its relatively short duration and mostly highway profile, it's a straightforward drive. You'll likely find it a practical option for a quick trip between these two locations without needing an overnight stay.
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
80.6 miles from York, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 8m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
79 mi
1h 24m
IL 1
30.7 mi
45m
County Road 1700 N
14.8 mi
21m
West Jasper Street
10.7 mi
18m
E County Road 200 N
8.8 mi
15m
Illinois Route 133
6 mi
10m
East County Road 200 North
3 mi
5m
East 150th Road
1.9 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 79 mi, about 1h 24m
Traffic on I-57
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~928 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,278
Quietest
2 AM
~107 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.7×
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 Chatsworth, 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·45 min·IL 1
5
Turn left onto US 150; IL 16; IL 133
11 mi·18 min·West Jasper Street
6
Continue on IL 133
1.3 mi·2 min·East 1200th Road
7
Continue on IL 133
1.6 mi·2 min·East 1220th Road
8
Continue on IL 133
0.7 mi·1 min·East 1225th Road
9
Continue on IL 133
1.0 mi·1 min·East 1850th Road
10
Continue on IL 133
5.3 mi·9 min·Illinois Route 133
11
Continue on IL 133
3.6 mi·6 min·E County Road 200 N
12
Continue on IL 133
0.6 mi·1 min·Illinois Route 133
13
Continue on IL 133
1.5 mi·2 min·East County Road 200 North
14
Continue on IL 133
1.6 mi·2 min·E County Road 200 N
15
Continue on IL 133
1.2 mi·2 min·East County Road 200 North
16
Continue on IL 133
3.6 mi·6 min·E County Road 200 N
17
Continue on IL 133
0.3 mi·32 sec·East County Road 200 North
18
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I-57 North: Champaign
19
Merge onto I 57
79 mi·1 hr 24 min·I 57
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 283Toward US 24: Gilman, Chatsworth
21
Turn straight onto US 24
15 mi·21 min·County Road 1700 N
22
Turn right
320 ft·8 sec
23
Continue on South 7th Street
0.4 mi·51 sec·South 7th Street
24
Continue on East Walnut Street
0.2 mi·33 sec·East Walnut Street
25
Turn right onto 4th Street
274 ft·12 sec·4th Street
26
Arrive at destination
4th Street
Trip Plan
For this 1-day trip, leaving in the morning gives you plenty of time to reach Chatsworth, IL, by midday or early afternoon. The 3h 41m duration means you can comfortably complete the 161.2-mile drive without feeling rushed. While only one stop is suggested, you have flexibility to add more if needed, given the manageable length. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially after exiting I 57, as services might be more spread out on the county roads later in the trip.
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 80.6 miles from York, IL, or about 2h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79 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 35 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.6 miles or 2h 8m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chatsworth, 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 161.2 miles and 3h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 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 79 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 161.1 — 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
5
66 mi into trip|~1h 52m in
Take the ramp toward I-57 North: Champaign
Navigation decision point
Toward I-57 North: Champaign
6
145.3 mi into trip|~3h 17m in
Take the exit toward US 24: Gilman, Chatsworth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 283
Toward US 24: Gilman, Chatsworth
5
161.1 mi into trip|~3h 41m in|4th Street
Turn right onto 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.89 one way
$53.78 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg56 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.62
$29.34
$58.68
premium
$5.25
$33.34
$66.68
diesel
$6.28
$39.83
$79.66
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
48.4
0
$16.93
$7.74
Efficient EV
40.3
0
$14.11
$6.45
EV Truck/SUV
64.5
0
$22.57
$10.32
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
York, IL
Morning
in York on Thursday
Local time
7:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Sunny
ESE 1 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Chatsworth, IL
Morning
in Chatsworth on Thursday
Local time
7:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Charleston, IL
81 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
6 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 41m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 drive is primarily on highways, with 72% of the route utilizing them. You'll experience a long stretch of 79 miles on I 57, offering consistent cruising. After leaving I 57, the route transitions to IL 1 and County Road 1700 N, introducing more surface road driving. Expect a change from high-speed travel to a more rural feel as you navigate these latter sections.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 79 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and IL 1. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Broadway Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from York, IL to Chatsworth, IL is easy. At 3h 41m with 72% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 66 miles: Navigation decision point.
The longest stretch is about 79 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 10 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.
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 66 miles: Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Chatsworth, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
