Trip from York, IL to Witt, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 4m

Distance

142 mi

229 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

2h 53m ★

6 AM

3h 5m

8 AM

3h 28m

10 AM

3h 13m

12 PM

3h 11m

3 PM

3h 14m

5 PM

3h 27m

8 PM

2h 58m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This 142-mile drive from York, IL, to Witt, IL, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 4 minutes. The route primarily utilizes I-70, making up 53% of the total mileage, with portions on West 2nd Street and South Superior Street. With a projected fuel cost of around $22, this trip through the Midwest region of Illinois is an economical option for a quick getaway. You'll encounter a mixed driving profile, offering a blend of highway speeds and local road transitions. Given its manageable length and duration, it's well-suited for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times.

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

71 miles from York, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 70	72.2 mi	1h 18m
West 2nd Street	17.6 mi	26m
South Superior Street	15.1 mi	17m
East Angling Road	13.7 mi	24m
County Road 875 East	11.1 mi	12m
IL 1	3.3 mi	4m
County Road 2400 East	2 mi	2m
East 150th Road	1.9 mi	7m

Longest stretch: I 70 — 72.2 mi, about 1h 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between York, IL and Witt, IL.

Start on North York Street

0.1 mi · 29 sec · North York Street

At end of road, turn right onto West Broadway Street

0.2 mi · 56 sec · West Broadway Street

Continue on East 150th Road

1.9 mi · 7 min · East 150th Road

Turn sharp right onto IL 1

3.3 mi · 4 min · IL 1

Turn left onto East Angling Road

9.0 mi · 15 min · East Angling Road

At end of road, turn left onto East Angling Road

4.8 mi · 8 min · East Angling Road

Continue on South York Street

1.9 mi · 3 min · South York Street

Continue on North Cleone Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · North Cleone Road

Turn left

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Merge onto I 70

43 mi · 46 min · I 70

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70

29 mi · 31 min · I 70

Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 33 sec

Exit 63 Toward US 51 (Kennedy Boulevard): Vandalia, Pana

Turn right onto US 51

0.2 mi · 12 sec · North Kennedy Boulevard

Continue on US 51

11 mi · 12 min · County Road 875 East

Continue on US 51

15 mi · 17 min · South Superior Street

Continue on US 51

2.0 mi · 2 min · County Road 2400 East

Continue on US 51

0.6 mi · 2 min · Fair Avenue

Continue on US 51

0.3 mi · 29 sec · South Poplar Street

Turn left onto IL 16

18 mi · 26 min · West 2nd Street

Turn right onto East Ford Avenue

222 ft · 14 sec · East Ford Avenue

Turn left onto Hirst Street

184 ft · 8 sec · Hirst Street

Arrive at destination

Hirst Street

Trip Plan

For this 142-mile trip, aiming for a morning departure will allow you to reach Witt with ample time to spare, and the single stop recommended should be planned strategically. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 72.2-mile stretch on I-70, as services can be more spread out on interstates. The estimated fuel cost of $22 means you won't need to budget heavily for gas. Since this is a relatively short drive at just over 3 hours, you have the flexibility to leave when it's most convenient for you, but planning your one stop in advance can make the journey smoother.

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 71 miles from York, IL, or about 1h 36m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.2 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 31 miles or 53m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 71 miles or 1h 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 2h 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Witt, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving York, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 142 miles and 3h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 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 72.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vandalia, IL

71 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

Casey, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Altamont, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 71 miles from York, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 72.2 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.

Best meal stop · around the midpoint

Effingham Food Express

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Effingham, Illinois

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset · 1h 19m in / 1h 46m to go 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Visit website

Subway

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Effingham, Illinois

0.2 mi

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Effingham, Illinois

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Altamont, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–12 pm

+16183399919

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Casey, Illinois

+18333994638

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

World's Largest Mailbox

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Casey, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

Visit website

MY Garage Museum & Retail Store

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12175404277

Visit website

McAlister's Deli

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12172407175

Visit website

Tk Grille

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 6–10 am

+12175407716

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 94.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Broadway Street

At end of road, turn right onto West Broadway Street

Navigation decision point

2.3 mi into trip | ~9m in | IL 1

Turn sharp right onto IL 1

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5.6 mi into trip | ~14m in | East Angling Road

Turn left onto East Angling Road

Navigation decision point

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

94.7 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in

Take the exit toward US 51 (Kennedy Boulevard): Vandalia, Pana

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 63 Toward US 51 (Kennedy Boulevard): Vandalia, Pan...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.20 one way

$44.40 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$24.37	$48.75
premium	$4.89	$27.33	$54.65
diesel	$5.61	$31.35	$62.70

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 49.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	42.6	$14.91	$6.82
Efficient EV	35.5	$12.42	$5.68
EV Truck/SUV	56.8	$19.88	$9.09

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 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 20, 2026

Origin

York, IL

Late night in York on Tuesday

Local time

4:08 AM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Witt, IL

Late night in Witt on Tuesday

Local time

4:08 AM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

71°F

Vandalia, IL

71 mi in

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

22 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

3h 4m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

The character of this drive is largely defined by its 53% highway share, dominated by I-70 for extended periods. Expect a longest uninterrupted stretch of 72.2 miles on I-70, which provides a consistent, faster-paced driving experience. As you transition off the interstate onto local roads like West 2nd Street and South Superior Street, the pace will naturally slow, offering a change in scenery and road type. This mixed profile means you'll experience both the efficiency of major highways and the more grounded feel of smaller town arteries.

53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 72.2 mi on I 70.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 4m 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 5.6 miles (East Angling Road): Navigation decision point.

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 Witt, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Pana along the way.

Pana

94.7 mi in | ~2h 2m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 4m. Total distance: 142 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (53%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 72.2 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.

Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Witt, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from York, IL to Witt, IL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Effingham Food Express

Effingham Food Express

China Buffet Effingham

McDonald's

Subway

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Joe's Pizza & Pasta

Gabby Goat American Pub & Grill

Feed the Crave Coffee & Roastery

Tesla Supercharger

InCharge Energy Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

World's Largest Mailbox

MY Garage Museum & Retail Store

McAlister's Deli

Tk Grille

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

York, IL

Witt, IL

Same local time

22 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 4m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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