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Trip from York, IL to Prairie Grove, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 4m
Distance
277.4 mi
446 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 52m
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6 AM
6h 5m
8 AM
6h 31m
10 AM
6h 14m
12 PM
6h 11m
3 PM
6h 15m
5 PM
6h 29m
8 PM
5h 57m
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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Prairie Grove, IL
Andrew Patrick Photo
Trip Overview
York, IL to Prairie Grove, IL is 277.4 miles and takes about 6h 4m via I 57, IL 1, and Tri-State Tollway, with a fuel budget near $43 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. It's a primarily highway-focused drive, making it a straightforward option for getting from point A to point B. You'll want to be prepared for a significant amount of time on major interstates and tollways.
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
138.7 miles from York, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 11m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 145.1 mi | 2h 37m |
| IL 1 | 30.7 mi | 45m |
| Tri-State Tollway | 22.9 mi | 28m |
| I 290 | 13.4 mi | 17m |
| West Jasper Street | 10.7 mi | 18m |
| North Rand Road | 10.2 mi | 13m |
| IL 53 | 8.9 mi | 11m |
| E County Road 200 N | 8.8 mi | 15m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 145.1 mi, about 2h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York, IL and Prairie Grove, IL.
1
Start on North York Street
0.1 mi
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29 sec
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North York Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto West Broadway Street
0.2 mi
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56 sec
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West Broadway Street
3
Continue on East 150th Road
1.9 mi
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7 min
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East 150th Road
4
Turn sharp right onto IL 1
31 mi
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45 min
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IL 1
5
Turn left onto US 150; IL 16; IL 133
11 mi
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18 min
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West Jasper Street
6
Continue on IL 133
1.3 mi
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2 min
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East 1200th Road
7
Continue on IL 133
1.6 mi
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2 min
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East 1220th Road
8
Continue on IL 133
0.7 mi
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1 min
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East 1225th Road
9
Continue on IL 133
1.0 mi
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1 min
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East 1850th Road
10
Continue on IL 133
5.3 mi
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9 min
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Illinois Route 133
11
Continue on IL 133
3.6 mi
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6 min
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E County Road 200 N
12
Continue on IL 133
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Illinois Route 133
13
Continue on IL 133
1.5 mi
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2 min
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East County Road 200 North
14
Continue on IL 133
1.6 mi
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2 min
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E County Road 200 N
15
Continue on IL 133
1.2 mi
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2 min
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East County Road 200 North
16
Continue on IL 133
3.6 mi
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6 min
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E County Road 200 N
17
Continue on IL 133
0.3 mi
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32 sec
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East County Road 200 North
18
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
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36 sec
Toward I-57 North: Champaign
19
Merge onto I 57
145 mi
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2 hr 37 min
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I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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32 sec
Exit 349-350
Toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork
1.8 mi
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3 min
Exit 349
Toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
22
Merge onto I 294
21 mi
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25 min
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Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294
1.2 mi
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1 min
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Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit onto I 294
321 ft
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7 sec
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Tri-State Tollway
Exit 31
Toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294
0.8 mi
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1 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Exit 31
Toward I 290 West, I 294 North: Rockford, Milwaukee
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
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1 min
Toward I 290 West: Rockford
27
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward Saint Charles Road West
28
Merge onto I 290
13 mi
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17 min
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I 290
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 53
8.9 mi
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11 min
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IL 53
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Continue on Lake Cook Road
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Lake Cook Road
Use the left lane.
31
Continue on US 12
10 mi
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13 min
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North Rand Road
Use the right lane.
32
Take the exit
0.1 mi
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23 sec
Toward IL 176
Use the slight right lane.
33
Turn left onto IL 176
0.5 mi
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1 min
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West Liberty Street
34
Continue on IL 176
4.1 mi
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7 min
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East State Road
35
Turn right onto Nish Road
1.8 mi
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4 min
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Nish Road
36
At end of road, turn right onto Barreville Road
0.2 mi
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40 sec
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Barreville Road
37
Arrive at destination
Barreville Road
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 6-hour drive, consider an early morning departure to avoid potential traffic, especially on the Tri-State Tollway. With only one recommended stop and a manageable duration, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as longer stretches on interstates can sometimes mean fewer immediate service areas. The longest continuous segment is over 145 miles on I 57, so plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly before you begin that stretch.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 138.7 miles from York, IL, or about 3h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 145.1 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 61 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138.7 miles or 3h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Prairie Grove, 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 277.4 miles and 6h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 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 145.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
139 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 61 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 138.7 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 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 145.1 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.
Illini Prairie Rest Area - Northbound
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Hinsdale Oasis
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Main Line Station Rest Area - Southbound
0.1 mi from route
Illini Prairie Rest Area - Southbound
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Prairie View Rest Area - Northbound
0.1 mi from route
Prairie View Rest Area - Southbound
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.2 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.2 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.2 mi from route
Peotone Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.4 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.7 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
1.4 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
1.7 mi from route
QuikTrip
1.9 mi from route
QuikTrip
2.2 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 211.3 and 235.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
211.3 mi into trip
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~4h 30m in
Take the exit toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 349-350
Toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevar...
8
211.7 mi into trip
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~4h 31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 349
Toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
6
234.2 mi into trip
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~5h in
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I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
235.4 mi into trip
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~5h 1m in
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I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Take the exit onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31
Toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Roc...
7
235.5 mi into trip
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~5h 1m in
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I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway toward I 290 West, I 294 North: Rockford, Milwaukee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 31
Toward I 290 West, I 294 North: Rockford, Milwa...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.37 one way
$86.74 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
97 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $47.62 | $95.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $53.38 | $106.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $61.25 | $122.49 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.37
Tri-state Tollway
(22.9 mi)
$1.37
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 83.2 | 1 | $29.13 | $13.32 |
| Efficient EV | 69.4 | 0 | $24.27 | $11.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 111 | 1 | $38.84 | $17.75 |
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Late night in York on Tuesday
Local time
4:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Prairie Grove, IL
Late night in Prairie Grove on Tuesday
Local time
4:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
12 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
6h 4m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 210.5
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is heavily focused on highways, with 74% of the drive on major roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 145.1 miles on I 57 before transitioning to other routes. Expect typical interstate driving conditions, including merging traffic and a consistent flow of vehicles, especially as you approach the Chicago metropolitan area. The transition off the main interstates will introduce you to more local road conditions.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 145.1 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and IL 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 211.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 277.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 211.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 211.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 234.2 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between York, IL and Prairie Grove, IL, road signs point toward Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Chicago and Saint Charles Road West.
Wisconsin
211.3 mi in
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~4h 30m
Milwaukee
235.4 mi in
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~5h 1m
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via I 294
Chicago
235.4 mi in
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~5h 1m
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via I 294
Saint Charles Road West
237.2 mi in
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~5h 5m
About the Cities
Arriving in Prairie Grove, 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 6h 4m. Total distance: 277.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 4m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 145.1 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.37 in tolls one way, starting with Tri-state Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 25 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Prairie Grove, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 25 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 211.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 211.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 234.2 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.1 hours each way, a round trip means 12.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Prairie Grove, IL before the return drive.
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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