Spanning 159 miles across the Illinois landscape, this trip from York to Rosemont is a straightforward journey typically taking about 3 hours and 15 minutes. Because the drive is relatively short, you can easily complete it as a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. Expect to budget roughly $24 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating this route involves a mix of local roads, including West Broadway Street, East 150th Road, and IL 1, rather than relying on major interstates. It serves as a practical connection within the Midwest, offering a consistent regional feel from start to finish. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick visit, this drive provides a manageable transit option.
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
79.5 miles from York, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 45m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 70
133.3 mi
2h 25m
East Angling Road
13.7 mi
24m
IL 1
3.3 mi
4m
Kingshighway
2.3 mi
4m
East 150th Road
1.9 mi
7m
South York Street
1.9 mi
3m
North Cleone Road
0.9 mi
1m
IL 111
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 133.3 mi, about 2h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York, IL and Rosemont, IL.
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Start on North York Street
0.1 mi·29 sec·North York Street
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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
3.3 mi·4 min·IL 1
5
Turn left onto East Angling Road
9.0 mi·15 min·East Angling Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto East Angling Road
4.8 mi·8 min·East Angling Road
7
Continue on South York Street
1.9 mi·3 min·South York Street
8
Continue on North Cleone Road
0.9 mi·1 min·North Cleone Road
9
Turn left
0.4 mi·46 sec
10
Merge onto I 70
43 mi·46 min·I 70
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70
77 mi·1 hr 22 min·I 70
Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
13 mi·15 min·I 70
Toward I 55 South, I 70 West: Saint Louis
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 6Toward IL 111: Wood River, Washington Park, Great River Road NorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto IL 111
0.4 mi·38 sec·IL 111
15
Turn left onto IL 111
0.2 mi·18 sec·Collinsville Road
16
Turn right onto IL 111
2.3 mi·4 min·Kingshighway
17
Turn right onto Hallows Avenue
0.2 mi·54 sec·Hallows Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Hallows Avenue
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 3-hour and 15-minute travel time, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel. Since you are navigating local roads, allow for extra flexibility in your schedule in case of local traffic or unexpected turns. Budgeting $24 for gas is a good baseline, but keep a little extra set aside for local fluctuations. Because this is a turn-heavy route, double-check your navigation before departing to ensure you are comfortable with the specific sequence of West Broadway Street and IL 1. Leaving early in the day can help you avoid afternoon congestion on these local stretches, ensuring a smoother arrival in Rosemont.
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 79.5 miles from York, IL, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 133.3 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 35 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.5 miles or 1h 45m 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rosemont, 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 159 miles and 3h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 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 70 for about 133.3 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 155.8 — 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
65.6 mi into trip|~1h 30m in|I 70
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 toward I 70 West: Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis
6
142.4 mi into trip|~2h 53m in|I 70
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 toward I 55 South, I 70 West: Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 55 South, I 70 West: Saint Louis
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155.8 mi into trip|~3h 9m in
Take the exit toward IL 111: Wood River, Washington Park, Great River Road North
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 6
Toward IL 111: Wood River, Washington Park, Gre...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.86 one way
$49.72 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg56 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$27.29
$54.59
premium
$4.89
$30.60
$61.20
diesel
$5.61
$35.11
$70.21
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
47.7
0
$16.69
$7.63
Efficient EV
39.8
0
$13.91
$6.36
EV Truck/SUV
63.6
0
$22.26
$10.18
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 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 21, 2026
Origin
York, IL
Late night
in York on Tuesday
Local time
4:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Mostly Clear
SSE 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 9:38PM CDT until April 21 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 9:38PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Destination
Rosemont, IL
Late night
in Rosemont on Tuesday
Local time
4:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Mostly Clear
S 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 9:38PM CDT until April 21 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 9:38PM 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
3h 15m 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 keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Since the route features a 0% highway share, you will be navigating surface streets and local roads for the entire 159-mile duration. This lack of interstate travel means you should be prepared for frequent stops, turns, and varying speed limits throughout the journey. The experience is best described as a winding, hands-on trek through the Illinois countryside rather than a high-speed cruise. Stay alert as you transition between West Broadway Street, East 150th Road, and IL 1, as the road personality remains technical and requires your full attention.
86% 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: 133.3 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and East Angling Road. 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 Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 15m drive. You will face about 11 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 65.6 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Rosemont is a city in Cook County in the state of Illinois, just outside of Chicago. It does enormous business as the primary hotel supplier for O'Hare International Airport, but has a couple of the region's best-known concert venues as well.
The longest stretch is about 133.3 miles on I 70. 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 65.6 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Rosemont, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
