York, IL to Rushville, IL is 206.4 miles and takes about 4h 57m via IL 125 and US 36, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Illinois, traversing the Midwest and offering a straightforward trip between two points. Given its relatively short duration and highway focus, it's a practical option for a single-day excursion. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained roads, making it an easy transition for most drivers looking to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
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
103.2 miles from York, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 37m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
IL 125
37.1 mi
53m
Route 121
33.8 mi
48m
US 36
30.5 mi
32m
I 70
16 mi
17m
East Angling Road
13.7 mi
24m
US 67
10.8 mi
14m
Route 130
10 mi
14m
East Jefferson Street
8.5 mi
15m
Longest stretch:
IL 125
— 37.1 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York, IL and Rushville, 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
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
16 mi·17 min·I 70
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward IL 130
12
Turn right onto IL 130
0.1 mi·9 sec·North Haughton Highway
13
Continue on IL 130
1.3 mi·1 min·1700E
14
Continue on IL 130
0.4 mi·32 sec·North Haughton Highway
15
Continue on IL 130
0.8 mi·1 min·County Road 1775 E
16
Continue on IL 130
2.0 mi·2 min·County Road 1825 E
17
Continue on IL 130
10.0 mi·14 min·Route 130
18
Continue on IL 130
0.8 mi·1 min·Illinois Route 130
19
Continue on IL 130
1.6 mi·2 min·18th Street
20
Turn left onto IL 16
2.5 mi·4 min·Lincoln Avenue
21
Continue on IL 16
5.3 mi·7 min·Illinois Route 16
22
Turn right onto Lerna Road
0.5 mi·57 sec·Lerna Road
23
Turn left onto Dewitt Avenue East
5.8 mi·9 min·Dewitt Avenue East
24
Continue on IL 121
34 mi·48 min·Route 121
25
Turn left onto CTH 30
1.8 mi·3 min·West Main Street
Use the left lane.
26
Continue on CTH 30
4.2 mi·5 min·East Elwin Road
27
Turn right onto US 51 Business
0.6 mi·1 min·South Business Route 51
28
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward US 51 North: Springfield, Bloomington
29
Merge onto US 51
5.2 mi·5 min·US 51
30
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 72 West, US 36 West: Springfield
31
Merge onto US 36
31 mi·32 min·US 36
32
Continue on IL 97
2.3 mi·4 min·Clear Lake Avenue
Use the straight lane.
33
Continue on IL 97
8.5 mi·15 min·East Jefferson Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
34
Continue on IL 125
37 mi·53 min·IL 125
Use the left lane.
35
Continue on US 67; IL 100
11 mi·14 min·US 67; IL 100
36
Turn right onto US 24
0.7 mi·1 min·West Clinton Street
37
Turn left onto US 24
0.3 mi·25 sec·South Congress Street
38
Turn right onto West Washington Street
120 ft·5 sec·West Washington Street
39
Arrive at destination
West Washington Street
Trip Plan
Consider departing in the morning to make the most of the daylight for your 4-hour and 57-minute drive. With only one recommended stop, you have plenty of flexibility to take breaks as needed. The fuel cost is estimated at around $32, so ensure your tank is sufficiently full before you head out, especially given the longest stretch without services is 37.1 miles on IL 125. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as services can be spaced out between towns on this route.
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 103.2 miles from York, IL, or about 2h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.1 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 45 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.2 miles or 2h 37m 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rushville, 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 206.4 miles and 4h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 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 IL 125 for about 37.1 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 110.2 — 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
38.8 mi into trip|~1h 1m in|IL 130 / North Haughton Highway
Turn right onto IL 130 / North Haughton Highway
Navigation decision point
5
103.6 mi into trip|~2h 37m in|CTH 30 / West Main Street
Turn left onto CTH 30 / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
110.2 mi into trip|~2h 47m in
Take the ramp toward US 51 North: Springfield, Bloomington
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 51 North: Springfield, Bloomington
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.48 one way
$60.96 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg72 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$33.65
$67.30
premium
$4.72
$38.32
$76.64
diesel
$4.80
$38.97
$77.94
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.2 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
61.9
0
$21.67
$9.91
Efficient EV
51.6
0
$18.06
$8.26
EV Truck/SUV
82.6
1
$28.90
$13.21
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 19, 2026
Origin
York, IL
Late night
in York on Monday
Local time
4:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NNW 3 to 7 mph49% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 8:17PM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 8:11PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Destination
Rushville, IL
Late night
in Rushville on Monday
Local time
4:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
NNW 3 to 7 mph51% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 8:17PM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 8:11PM CDT by NWS Lincoln 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 57m 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.
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
National Monument
In August 1908, a large White mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, Illinois. Rioters destroyed homes and businesses and lynched two men. The event led to the founding of the National Assoc...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on highways for about 74% of this 206.4-mile route. The longest continuous stretch on a single highway is 37.1 miles along IL 125. Expect a good amount of highway cruising, with the transition to surface roads occurring as you approach your destination. This profile suggests a route that is predominantly high-speed driving, with fewer frequent turns and more open road.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.1 mi on IL 125.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IL 125 and Route 121. 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 4h 57m drive. You will face about 18 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 38.8 miles (IL 130 / North Haughton Highway): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
702 ft451 ft
Total Climb
583 ft
Total Descent
358 ft
Highest Point
702 ft
~103.2 mi in
Elevation Range
250 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from York, IL to Rushville, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Bloomington along the way.
The longest stretch is about 37.1 miles on IL 125. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 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 38.8 miles (IL 130 / North Haughton Highway): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 5.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Rushville, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
