York, IL to Sugar Grove, IL is 220.8 miles and takes about 5h 16m via IL 9 and I-74, with a fuel budget near $39 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. Given the relatively short duration and mostly highway profile, this route is best suited for a single-day drive. Consider it if you're looking for a straightforward connection between these two points without extensive detours.
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
110.4 miles from York, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 36m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
IL 9
80.1 mi
1h 54m
I 74
41.8 mi
45m
IL 1
31.3 mi
46m
Georgetown Road
29.8 mi
44m
South Bridge Street
8.2 mi
13m
County Road 400 East
7.7 mi
10m
County Road 350 East
4.5 mi
6m
North 450 East Road
3.5 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
IL 9
— 80.1 mi, about 1h 54m
Traffic on I-74
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 2 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,258 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,539
Quietest
2 AM
~96 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 49 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 Sugar Grove, 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
42 mi·45 min·I 74
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 172Toward IL 47: Gibson City, Mahomet
15
Turn right onto IL 47
0.1 mi·16 sec·County Road 400 East
16
Continue on IL 47
4.5 mi·6 min·County Road 350 East
17
Continue on IL 47
7.5 mi·10 min·County Road 400 East
18
Continue on IL 47
2.1 mi·2 min·County Road 450 East
19
Continue on IL 47
3.5 mi·4 min·North 450 East Road
20
Continue on IL 47
383 ft·7 sec·North 450E Road
21
Continue on IL 47
0.4 mi·54 sec·South Sangamon Avenue
22
Turn left onto IL 9; IL 47; IL 54
0.5 mi·53 sec·West 1st Street
23
Turn slight right
138 ft·7 sec
24
Turn right onto IL 9; IL 47
80 mi·1 hr 54 min·IL 9; IL 47
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on South Bridge Street
8.2 mi·13 min·South Bridge Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
26
Continue on US 30; IL 47
2.8 mi·3 min·US 30; IL 47
27
Turn left onto Cross Street
312 ft·18 sec·Cross Street
Use the left lane.
28
Turn left
69 ft·7 sec
Use the left lane.
29
Turn right
76 ft·5 sec
30
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour drive, leaving in the morning makes sense to give you flexibility. There's one recommended stop, likely for fuel or a quick break, but this route is manageable in a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the longest stretch without exits is over 80 miles. The primary roads are IL 9 and I-74, so plan accordingly for potential traffic as you get closer to Sugar Grove, especially during peak commute times.
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 110.4 miles from York, IL, or about 2h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.1 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 49 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.4 miles or 2h 36m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sugar 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 220.8 miles and 5h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 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 9 for about 80.1 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 220.7 — 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
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
6
110.5 mi into trip|~2h 36m in
Take the exit toward IL 47: Gibson City, Mahomet
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 172
Toward IL 47: Gibson City, Mahomet
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220.7 mi into trip|~5h 16m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.71 one way
$73.42 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg77 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$39.99
$79.97
premium
$5.18
$45.06
$90.11
diesel
$5.35
$46.51
$93.01
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
66.2
0
$23.18
$10.60
Efficient EV
55.2
0
$19.32
$8.83
EV Truck/SUV
88.3
1
$30.91
$14.13
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jun 1, 2026
Origin
York, IL
Evening
in York on Wednesday
Local time
6:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Partly Cloudy
ESE 3 mph12% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 10:38AM CDT until June 3 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Destination
Sugar Grove, IL
Evening
in Sugar Grove on Wednesday
Local time
6:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Isolated Rain Showers
NE 5 mph20% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 10:38AM CDT until June 3 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
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
2 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
5h 16m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 72% of this 220.8-mile drive on highways. The longest continuous stretch without needing to exit or change roads is 80.1 miles, primarily on IL 9. After that, you'll transition to surface roads for the remainder of the trip. Expect a good amount of rural cruising with some merging as you approach busier interchanges on I-74.
72% 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: 80.1 mi on IL 9.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IL 9 and I 74. 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 5h 16m 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 68.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
785 ft451 ft
Total Climb
628 ft
Total Descent
358 ft
Highest Point
785 ft
~141.9 mi in
Elevation Range
334 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 Sugar Grove, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Mahomet along the way.
The longest stretch is about 80.1 miles on IL 9. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 11 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.
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 11 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Sugar Grove, IL before the return drive.
