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Trip from York, IL to Minier, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 22, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 52m
Distance
170.6 mi
275 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 39m
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6 AM
3h 52m
8 AM
4h 18m
10 AM
4h 1m
12 PM
3h 59m
3 PM
4h 2m
5 PM
4h 17m
8 PM
3h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
York, IL
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Minier, IL
Kampus Production
Trip Overview
York, IL to Minier, IL is 170.6 miles and takes about 3h 52m via I 74 and IL 1, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Illinois, traversing the Midwest region. It's a straightforward drive that should be manageable for most drivers in a single day. You'll primarily be on interstate highways, making it a practical option for getting from point A to point B without too much fuss.
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
85.3 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 74 | 82.8 mi | 1h 29m |
| IL 1 | 31.3 mi | 46m |
| Georgetown Road | 29.8 mi | 44m |
| IL 122 | 9.6 mi | 15m |
| East 1400 North Road | 6.8 mi | 10m |
| IL Route 1 | 2.4 mi | 6m |
| East 150th Road | 1.9 mi | 7m |
| North State Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 82.8 mi, about 1h 29m
Traffic on I-74
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,223 veh/hr typical · worst 1,683
Quietest
2 AM
~95 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 84 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 Minier, 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
83 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
I 74
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 160
Toward US 150, IL 9: Pekin
Use the slight right lane.
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 150; IL 9
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West Market Street
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on IL 9
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
East 1400 North Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 122
9.6 mi
·
15 min
·
IL 122
18
Turn left onto CH 12
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Minier Avenue
19
Turn left onto East Central Street
69 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Central Street
20
Arrive at destination
East Central Street
Trip Plan
With a driving time of under four hours, this trip is easily completed in a single day, so you have flexibility in your departure time. Aim to leave in the morning to make the most of daylight. The longest stretch without a major road change is 82.8 miles on I 74, so plan your fuel stops accordingly, keeping in mind the estimated $26 fuel cost. There's only one recommended stop, so consider if you'd prefer to add more breaks for stretching or a quick meal.
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 85.3 miles from York, IL, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.8 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 38 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85.3 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 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Minier, 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 170.6 miles and 3h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 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 82.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
85 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 85.3 miles from York, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 74 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.8 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Farmland Rest Area - Westbound
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Salt Kettle Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Farmland Rest Area - Eastbound
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.5 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 151.9 — 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
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~0m in
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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
8
151.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 20m in
Take the exit toward US 150, IL 9: Pekin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 160
Toward US 150, IL 9: Pekin
6
151.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 21m in
|
US 150; IL 9 / West Market Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 150; IL 9 / West Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.46 one way
$56.92 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.62 | $31.05 | $62.10 |
| premium | $5.25 | $35.28 | $70.56 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $42.15 | $84.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.2 | 0 | $17.91 | $8.19 |
| Efficient EV | 42.7 | 0 | $14.93 | $6.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.2 | 0 | $23.88 | $10.92 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Origin
York, IL
Morning in York on Thursday
Local time
7:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Sunny
ESE 1 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Minier, IL
Morning in Minier on Thursday
Local time
7:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Newell, IL
85 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 52m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
About 74% of this 170.6-mile drive is on highways, with the longest continuous stretch covering 82.8 miles on I 74. You'll experience mostly highway cruising, with a transition to surface roads like IL 1 and Georgetown Road as you approach your destination. Expect a period of rural cruising once you leave the interstate.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 82.8 mi on I 74.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and IL 1. You will hit about 10 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 170.6 miles you will encounter 10 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 68.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
811 ft
451 ft
Total Climb
494 ft
Total Descent
312 ft
Highest Point
811 ft
~146.2 mi in
Elevation Range
360 ft
About the Cities
Starting in York, IL
Full guide →Arriving in Minier, IL
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 52m. Total distance: 170.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 82.8 miles on I 74. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 12 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 68.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Minier, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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