If you are looking to travel from York to Morton, Illinois, prepare for a 181.6-mile journey that takes approximately 3 hours and 55 minutes. This trek is best suited as a single-day trip, as the duration is manageable for most drivers without requiring an overnight stay. You will navigate using a combination of West Broadway Street, East 150th Road, and IL 1, rather than relying on major interstates. Budgeting around $28 for fuel should cover your needs for the trip. Since both towns are located within the Midwest, you will experience a consistent regional feel as you transition between these Illinois communities.
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
90.8 miles from York, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 74
111.6 mi
2h 1m
IL 1
31.3 mi
46m
Georgetown Road
29.8 mi
44m
IL Route 1
2.4 mi
6m
East 150th Road
1.9 mi
7m
North State Street
1.9 mi
2m
North Morton Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
West Jackson Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 111.6 mi, about 2h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York, IL and Morton, 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
25 mi·27 min·I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·57 sec
Toward Morton
16
Turn straight onto North Morton Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·North Morton Avenue
17
Turn left onto US 150
0.4 mi·49 sec·West Jackson Street
18
Arrive at destination
US 150
Trip Plan
Planning your departure for early in the day is a smart move to navigate the local roads before they become congested. Since you have only one planned stop along the way, use that break strategically to stretch your legs and refresh before finishing the remaining distance. Because this route involves multiple local roads, keep your GPS updated and watch for changing speed limits as you pass through different zones. Fueling up before you head out is recommended, as the $28 estimate is a baseline that can fluctuate based on current local prices. Embrace the flexibility of this shorter trip by building in a buffer for your arrival time in Morton.
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 90.8 miles from York, IL, or about 2h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.6 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 40 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.8 miles or 2h 15m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Morton, 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 181.6 miles and 3h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 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 111.6 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 180.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
4
154.9 mi into trip|~3h 24m in|I 74
Take the exit onto I 74 toward I 74 West: Peoria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
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180.3 mi into trip|~3h 52m in
Take the exit toward Morton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Morton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.39 one way
$56.78 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg64 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$31.17
$62.34
premium
$4.89
$34.95
$69.89
diesel
$5.61
$40.09
$80.19
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: 63.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
54.5
0
$19.07
$8.72
Efficient EV
45.4
0
$15.89
$7.26
EV Truck/SUV
72.6
0
$25.42
$11.62
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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 13, 2026
Origin
York, IL
Late night
in York on Tuesday
Local time
4:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 17 mph19% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 10:13AM CDT until April 14 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Destination
Morton, IL
Late night
in Morton on Tuesday
Local time
4:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Danville, IL
91 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
14 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 55m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will be navigating local roads for the entirety of the 181.6 miles. You should be prepared for constant adjustments and maneuvering rather than long, straight stretches of open pavement. The character of the road remains technical throughout, shifting away from high-speed transit toward a more hands-on driving experience. Stay alert, as the lack of highway miles means your travel time is heavily dependent on local traffic patterns and intersection navigation.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 111.6 mi on I 74.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and IL 1. 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 Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 55m drive. You will face about 8 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 68.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
824 ft451 ft
Total Climb
462 ft
Total Descent
197 ft
Highest Point
824 ft
~155.7 mi in
Elevation Range
373 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 55m. Total distance: 181.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 111.6 miles on I 74. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 7.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Morton, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
