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Trip from York, IL to Kincaid, IL

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

Drive Time

3h 16m

Distance

148.5 mi

239 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
3h 5m ★
6 AM
3h 17m
8 AM
3h 40m
10 AM
3h 25m
12 PM
3h 23m
3 PM
3h 26m
5 PM
3h 39m
8 PM
3h 9m

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

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Kincaid, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from York, IL to Kincaid, IL covers 148.5 miles and takes about 3h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 70, South Superior Street, East Angling Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 72.2 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.22 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

74.3 miles from York, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 70 72.2 mi 1h 18m
South Superior Street 15.1 mi 17m
East Angling Road 13.7 mi 24m
County Road 875 East 11.1 mi 12m
E 1500 North Road 6 mi 10m
N 2000 East Road 5.4 mi 7m
East Park Street 5.3 mi 7m
State Route 29 5.1 mi 7m
Longest stretch: I 70 — 72.2 mi, about 1h 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between York, IL and Kincaid, 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 right at fork onto I 70

29 mi · 31 min · I 70
Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 33 sec
Exit 63 Toward US 51 (Kennedy Boulevard): Vandalia, Pana
13

Turn right onto US 51

0.2 mi · 12 sec · North Kennedy Boulevard
14

Continue on US 51

11 mi · 12 min · County Road 875 East
15

Continue on US 51

15 mi · 17 min · South Superior Street
16

Continue on US 51

2.0 mi · 2 min · County Road 2400 East
17

Continue on US 51

0.6 mi · 2 min · Fair Avenue
18

Continue on US 51

0.3 mi · 29 sec · South Poplar Street
19

Turn left onto IL 16

0.4 mi · 1 min · West 2nd Street
20

Turn right onto South State Street

0.2 mi · 52 sec · South State Street
21

Turn left onto IL 29

0.3 mi · 45 sec · West Washington Street
22

Continue on IL 29

5.4 mi · 7 min · N 2000 East Road
23

Continue on IL 29

5.1 mi · 7 min · State Route 29
24

Continue on East Park Street

5.3 mi · 7 min · East Park Street
25

Turn right onto IL 29

0.4 mi · 32 sec · North Webster Street
26

Continue on IL 29

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Springfield Road
27

Turn left onto IL 104

6.0 mi · 10 min · E 1500 North Road
Use the left lane.
28

Turn right onto Market Street

523 ft · 23 sec · Market Street
29

Turn right onto Dial Street

161 ft · 7 sec · Dial Street
30

Continue on Dial Street

209 ft · 9 sec · Dial Street
31

Arrive at destination

North Avenue

Trip Plan

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 74.3 miles from York, IL, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.2 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 33 miles or 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 74.3 miles or 1h 40m 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 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kincaid, 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 148.5 miles and 3h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 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 70 for about 72.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Brownstown, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brownstown, IL

74 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Altamont, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 74.3 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 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 72.2 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

Culver’s

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Effingham, Illinois

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 63.6

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+12173474986

Visit website

Lickin' My Chicken & Pullin' My Pork BBQ

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Effingham, Illinois

1.1 mi

Joe's Pizza & Pasta

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Altamont, Illinois

1 mi

Culver’s

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 63.6

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+12173474986

Visit website

Hardee's

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv mile 63.6

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12173473455

Visit website

Lickin' My Chicken & Pullin' My Pork BBQ

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 63.6

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12179940683

Visit website

Joe's Pizza & Pasta

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 74.3

Altamont, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16184839567

Visit website

Jersey Mike's Subs

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 63.6

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12177904116

Visit website

Little Caesars Pizza

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 63.6

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+12173470491

Visit website

Domino's Pizza

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv mile 63.6

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+12173477788

Visit website

Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse (Effingham)

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 63.6

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+12173423833

Visit website

Feed the Crave Coffee & Roastery

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 74.3

Altamont, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–12 pm

+16183399919

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 63.6

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 63.6

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 63.6

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 31.8

Casey, Illinois

+18333994638

Visit website

Jack Flash

0 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

National Trail Rest Area - Eastbound

0.1 mi from route

Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Petro Stopping Centers

0.2 mi from route

Truckomat Truck Wash - Effingham

0.2 mi from route

TA

0.2 mi from route

Road Angel Truckers Center

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

National Trail Rest Area - Westbound

0.2 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.3 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.5 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

2.2 mi from route

McAlister's Deli

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 63.6

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12172407175

Visit website

Tk Grille

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 63.6

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 6–10 am

+12175407716

World's Largest Mailbox

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 31.8

Casey, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

Visit website

MY Garage Museum & Retail Store

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 63.6

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12175404277

Visit website

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 124.9 — 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 70

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 toward I 70 West: Saint Louis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis
6
94.7 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in

Take the exit toward US 51 (Kennedy Boulevard): Vandalia, Pana

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

Exit 63 Toward US 51 (Kennedy Boulevard): Vandalia, Pan...
5
124.9 mi into trip | ~2h 40m in | IL 29 / West Washington Street

Turn left onto IL 29 / West Washington Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.22 one way

$46.43 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $25.49 $50.98
premium $4.89 $28.58 $57.15
diesel $5.61 $32.79 $65.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 52 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 44.6 0 $15.59 $7.13
Efficient EV 37.1 0 $12.99 $5.94
EV Truck/SUV 59.4 0 $20.79 $9.50

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (67% 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 15, 2026

Origin

York, IL

Afternoon in York on Sunday

Local time

12:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kincaid, IL

Afternoon in Kincaid on Sunday

Local time

12:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

75°F

Brownstown, IL

74 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

3h 16m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

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...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free near mile 148.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

148.5 mi in 3h 16m — 54% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: I 70.

54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 72.2 mi on I 70.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 16m drive. You will face about 14 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 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from York, IL to Kincaid, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Pana along the way.

Pana

94.7 mi in | ~2h 2m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 16m. Total distance: 148.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (54%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 72.2 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 13 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 65.6 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Yes — Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Kincaid, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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