York to McLeansboro is 110 miles and takes about 2 hours 49 minutes via IL 1, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, traversing Illinois for its entirety. Expect a fairly direct path with a mix of highway driving and county roads. Given the relatively short distance and time commitment, this route is well-suited for a single day of travel, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. It's a straightforward drive connecting two points in Illinois without significant detours.
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
55 miles from York, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 27m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
IL 1
41.1 mi
1h 1m
1150E
10.1 mi
15m
County Road 1400 North
9.9 mi
14m
County Road 1400E
9.7 mi
14m
County Road 1200 North
9 mi
13m
North State Street
8.9 mi
13m
1200E
8.2 mi
12m
West 3rd Street
3.9 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
IL 1
— 41.1 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York, IL and McLeansboro, 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 left onto IL 1
13 mi·18 min·IL 1
5
Continue on IL 1
9.7 mi·14 min·County Road 1400E
6
Continue on IL 1
8.2 mi·12 min·1200E
7
Continue on IL 1
1.3 mi·2 min·15th Street
8
Continue on IL 1
10 mi·15 min·1150E
9
Continue on IL 1
2.8 mi·4 min·County Road 1550 East
10
Continue on IL 1
8.9 mi·13 min·North State Street
11
Turn right onto IL 1
0.4 mi·38 sec·East 9th Street
12
Turn left onto IL 1; IL 15
0.6 mi·52 sec·North Walnut Street
13
Turn right onto IL 1
3.9 mi·5 min·West 3rd Street
14
Turn straight onto IL 1
29 mi·42 min·IL 1
15
Turn right onto IL 14
175 ft·3 sec·3rd Street
16
Continue on IL 14
1.5 mi·2 min·Oak Street
17
Continue on IL 14
9.9 mi·14 min·County Road 1400 North
18
Continue on IL 14
9.0 mi·13 min·County Road 1200 North
19
Turn right onto IL 142
0.3 mi·23 sec·South Jackson Street
20
Arrive at destination
IL 142
Trip Plan
With a total drive time under 3 hours, this route offers plenty of flexibility for when you want to depart. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid early rush if any, and to arrive in McLeansboro with ample daylight. You'll only have one designated stop, so plan any necessary breaks or fuel purchases strategically, especially as you transition to surface roads. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as services can be more spaced out on county roads. The 41.1-mile stretch on IL 1 is your longest continuous segment, so ensure you're fueled and ready before you begin that portion.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 55 miles from York, IL, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.1 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 24 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55 miles or 1h 27m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near McLeansboro, 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 110 miles and 2h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 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 IL 1 for about 41.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 55 miles from York, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 56.8 — 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
3
2.3 mi into trip|~8m in|IL 1
Turn left onto IL 1
Navigation decision point
3
55.8 mi into trip|~1h 28m in|IL 1 / East 9th Street
Turn right onto IL 1 / East 9th Street
Navigation decision point
4
56.2 mi into trip|~1h 29m in|IL 1; IL 15 / North Walnut Street
Turn left onto IL 1; IL 15 / North Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
3
56.8 mi into trip|~1h 30m in|IL 1 / West 3rd Street
Turn right onto IL 1 / West 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.78 one way
$33.56 round trip
$3.88/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.27
$18.48
$36.97
premium
$4.81
$20.81
$41.63
diesel
$5.40
$23.40
$46.80
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33
0
$11.55
$5.28
Efficient EV
27.5
0
$9.63
$4.40
EV Truck/SUV
44
0
$15.40
$7.04
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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 25, 2026
Origin
York, IL
Morning
in York on Sunday
Local time
9:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Patchy Fog then Sunny
NNE 6 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:40AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:39AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Destination
McLeansboro, IL
Morning
in McLeansboro on Sunday
Local time
9:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Sunny
NNE 2 to 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:40AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:39AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
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
3 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
2h 49m 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?
You'll spend about 37% of your time on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 41.1 miles, primarily on IL 1. Around 63% of the drive will be on surface roads, including sections of 1150E and County Road 1400 North. This means you'll transition from faster highway speeds to more rural cruising as you make your way south.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.1 mi on IL 1.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from York, IL to McLeansboro, IL is easy. At 2h 49m with 37% 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): Navigation decision point; at 55.8 miles (IL 1 / East 9th Street): Navigation decision point.
The longest stretch is about 41.1 miles on IL 1. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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): Navigation decision point; at 55.8 miles (IL 1 / East 9th Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at McLeansboro, IL before heading back.
