York, IL to Fulton, IL is 306.1 miles and takes about 6h 19m via I 74 and IL 1, with a fuel budget near $54 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, traversing the Midwest region. It's a straightforward drive that should be manageable for a single day, primarily utilizing major highways. Plan for a consistent pace as you head north.
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
153 miles from York, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 22m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 74
187 mi
3h 21m
IL 1
31.3 mi
46m
Georgetown Road
29.8 mi
44m
IL 84
24.9 mi
37m
I 474
14 mi
14m
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
9.3 mi
9m
IL Route 1
2.4 mi
6m
East 150th Road
1.9 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 187 mi, about 3h 21m
Traffic on I-74
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 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 Fulton, 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
72 mi·1 hr 17 min·I 74
18
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 110
9.3 mi·9 min·Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Toward I 80 West: Des Moines
19
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 1Toward IL 84: East Moline, Savanna
20
Keep slight right at fork
158 ft·3 sec
21
Turn right onto IL 84
25 mi·37 min·IL 84
22
Turn left onto 10th Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·10th Avenue
23
Turn right onto 9th Street
20 ft·0 sec·9th Street
24
Arrive at destination
9th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 6h 19m duration, starting in the morning is best to ensure you arrive before dark. You'll have one recommended stop, so factor that into your timing. The longest stretch without a significant road change is 187 miles on I 74, so consider refueling before embarking on that segment if you're concerned about fuel levels. The entire trip is within Illinois, so you won't need to worry about state border crossing logistics.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 153 miles from York, IL, or about 3h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 187 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 67 miles or 1h 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 153 miles or 3h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fulton, 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 306.1 miles and 6h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 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 187 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 280 — 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
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280 mi into trip|~5h 38m in
Take the exit toward IL 84: East Moline, Savanna
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 1
Toward IL 84: East Moline, Savanna
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$50.89 one way
$101.78 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg107 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$55.44
$110.87
premium
$5.18
$62.46
$124.92
diesel
$5.35
$64.47
$128.95
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 107.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
91.8
1
$32.14
$14.69
Efficient EV
76.5
0
$26.78
$12.24
EV Truck/SUV
122.4
1
$42.85
$19.59
Gas CO2
107 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Jun 1, 2026
Origin
York, IL
Afternoon
in York on Wednesday
Local time
3:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
E 1 to 7 mph15% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 5:49AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued June 1 at 5:44AM CDT until June 1 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Destination
Fulton, IL
Afternoon
in Fulton on Wednesday
Local time
3:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 10 mph12% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 5:49AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued June 1 at 5:44AM CDT until June 1 at 9:00AM 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
18 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
6h 19m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
With 88% highway share, you'll spend most of your time on I 74. The longest continuous stretch on a single highway is 187 miles, which occurs on I 74. After leaving the interstate, you'll transition to IL 1, then Georgetown Road, marking the shift to surface roads. Expect frequent exits on the interstate portion.
88% 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: 187 mi on I 74.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and IL 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Broadway Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 306.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway 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 68.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
816 ft451 ft
Total Climb
710 ft
Total Descent
514 ft
Highest Point
816 ft
~240.5 mi in
Elevation Range
365 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 Fulton, IL, road signs point toward Rock Island and Savanna.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 19m. Total distance: 306.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 19m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 187 miles on I 74. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 25 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 Fulton, 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 25 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 6.3 hours each way, a round trip means 12.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Fulton, IL before the return drive.
