York, IL to New Lenox, IL is 207.1 miles and takes about 4h 35m via I 57 and IL 1, with a fuel budget near $37 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, beginning and ending in Illinois. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, making for a relatively straightforward drive. With only one recommended stop and a total duration under five hours, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion.
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
103.5 miles from York, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 33m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
114.5 mi
2h 2m
IL 1
30.7 mi
45m
West Jasper Street
10.7 mi
18m
US 45
10.1 mi
13m
South Cedar Road
8.8 mi
13m
E County Road 200 N
8.8 mi
15m
Illinois Route 133
6 mi
10m
West Joliet Road
4.4 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 114.5 mi, about 2h 2m
Traffic on I-57
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~865 veh/hr typical
Quietest
1 AM
~101 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 5 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 New Lenox, 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·45 min·IL 1
5
Turn left onto US 150; IL 16; IL 133
11 mi·18 min·West Jasper Street
6
Continue on IL 133
1.3 mi·2 min·East 1200th Road
7
Continue on IL 133
1.6 mi·2 min·East 1220th Road
8
Continue on IL 133
0.7 mi·1 min·East 1225th Road
9
Continue on IL 133
1.0 mi·1 min·East 1850th Road
10
Continue on IL 133
5.3 mi·9 min·Illinois Route 133
11
Continue on IL 133
3.6 mi·6 min·E County Road 200 N
12
Continue on IL 133
0.6 mi·1 min·Illinois Route 133
13
Continue on IL 133
1.5 mi·2 min·East County Road 200 North
14
Continue on IL 133
1.6 mi·2 min·E County Road 200 N
15
Continue on IL 133
1.2 mi·2 min·East County Road 200 North
16
Continue on IL 133
3.6 mi·6 min·E County Road 200 N
17
Continue on IL 133
0.3 mi·32 sec·East County Road 200 North
18
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I-57 North: Champaign
19
Merge onto I 57
114 mi·2 hr 2 min·I 57
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi·42 sec
Exit 318Toward Bourbonnais Parkway
21
Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway
0.6 mi·1 min·Bourbonnais Parkway
22
Turn right onto US 45; US 52
10 mi·13 min·US 45; US 52
23
Turn left onto US 52
1.3 mi·1 min·West Joliet Road
24
Continue on US 52
1.9 mi·2 min·West Arsenal Road
25
Continue on US 52
3.1 mi·4 min·West Joliet Road
26
Continue on CH 4
8.8 mi·13 min·South Cedar Road
27
Enter roundabout onto East Haven Avenue
33 ft·4 sec·East Haven Avenue
28
Continue on East Haven Avenue
175 ft·9 sec·East Haven Avenue
29
Turn uturn
231 ft·18 sec
30
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 35m drive time, leaving York in the morning is ideal to ensure you arrive in New Lenox with plenty of daylight. The route is efficient, with only one stop suggested, so you can be flexible with your timing. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 114.5-mile stretch on I 57, as services can be more spread out on interstates. The fuel cost is estimated at $37, so plan accordingly before you depart.
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 103.5 miles from York, IL, or about 2h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 114.5 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 46 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.5 miles or 2h 33m 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Lenox, 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 207.1 miles and 4h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 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 57 for about 114.5 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 207 — 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
66 mi into trip|~1h 52m in
Take the ramp toward I-57 North: Champaign
Navigation decision point
Toward I-57 North: Champaign
5
180.8 mi into trip|~3h 55m in
Take the exit toward Bourbonnais Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 318
Toward Bourbonnais Parkway
7
207 mi into trip|~4h 34m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.58 one way
$61.17 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg73 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$33.76
$67.53
premium
$4.72
$38.45
$76.90
diesel
$4.80
$39.10
$78.21
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
62.1
0
$21.75
$9.94
Efficient EV
51.8
0
$18.12
$8.28
EV Truck/SUV
82.8
1
$28.99
$13.25
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
York, IL
Late night
in York on Monday
Local time
4:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Partly Cloudy
SW 5 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 3:04AM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:35AM CDT until July 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Destination
New Lenox, IL
Late night
in New Lenox on Monday
Local time
4:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Clear
SW 5 to 10 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 3:04AM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:35AM CDT until July 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
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
1 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
4h 35m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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.
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...
22 mi from route
~56 min detour
Free
near mile 207.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 78% of the total mileage on interstates and main roads like I 57. You'll experience a long stretch of 114.5 miles on I 57 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a significant amount of highway cruising with frequent exits as you approach your destination. The final leg will involve IL 1 and West Jasper Street.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 114.5 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 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 4h 35m drive. You will face about 12 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 66 miles: Navigation decision point.
The South Suburbs make up a region of Chicagoland, in Illinois. The region is generally defined as the area south of I-55 and the Chicago Skyway. Many of the communities immediately near Chicago continue to have an urban character while many of the southernmost communities are suburban and exurban.
The longest stretch is about 114.5 miles on I 57. 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 66 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.2 hours — manageable with a long break at New Lenox, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
