Origin
Bartonville, IL
Afternoon in Bartonville on Thursday
Local time
4:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bartonville, IL to York, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 3m
Distance
191.3 mi
308 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 50m
★
6 AM
4h 3m
8 AM
4h 30m
10 AM
4h 13m
12 PM
4h 10m
3 PM
4h 14m
5 PM
4h 28m
8 PM
3h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bartonville, IL
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York, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bartonville, IL to York, IL covers 191.3 miles and takes about 4h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 74, South Main Street, Georgetown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 114.5 miles on I 74. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
95.7 miles from Bartonville, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 3m. Total distance: 191.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 3m highway drive covering 191.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 74 and South Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 114.5 miles on I 74.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 74 is the longest continuous segment at about 114.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and South Main Street. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 35.5 miles in near I 74.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 191.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 35.5 miles (I 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42 miles (I 74; US 51): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 122.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
35.5 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
I 74
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74 toward I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Sain...
8
42 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
I 74; US 51
Keep slight left at fork onto I 74; US 51 toward I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business N...
5
122.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 13m in
Take the exit toward US 150, IL 1
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 150, IL 1
7
123.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
5
189 mi into trip
|
~3h 54m in
|
East 150th Road
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bartonville, IL and York, IL, road signs point toward Indianapolis and Decatur.
Indianapolis
35.5 mi in
|
~39m
|
via I 74
Decatur
42 mi in
|
~46m
|
via I 74; US 51
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 114.5 mi | 2h 3m |
| South Main Street | 30.4 mi | 45m |
| Georgetown Road | 29.6 mi | 44m |
| I 474 | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| East 150th Road | 1.9 mi | 7m |
| North State Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| North Central Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| IL Route 1 | 1.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 114.5 mi, about 2h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bartonville, IL and York, IL.
1
Start on South Adams Street
286 ft
·
13 sec
·
South Adams Street
2
Turn left onto East McClure Avenue
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
East McClure Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 24
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
McKinley Avenue
4
Take the exit onto US 24
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
US 24
5
Merge onto I 474
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
I 474
6
Merge onto I 74
27 mi
·
28 min
·
I 74
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 74
Toward I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 74; US 51
81 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
I 74; US 51
Toward I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur
Use the slight right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward US 150, IL 1
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
11
Turn straight onto US 150; IL 1
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Georgetown Road
12
Continue on US 150; IL 1
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North State Street
13
Continue on US 150; IL 1
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Georgetown Road
14
Continue on US 150; IL 1
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
1575 E US 36
15
Continue on US 150; IL 1
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Georgetown Road
16
Continue on US 150; IL 1
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
IL Route 1
17
Turn right onto US 150; IL 1
512 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Elliot Street
18
Turn left onto US 150; IL 1
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Central Avenue
19
Continue on IL 1
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Vandalia Way
20
Turn straight onto IL 1
30 mi
·
45 min
·
South Main Street
21
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
1.9 mi
·
7 min
·
East 150th Road
22
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Street
23
Turn left onto North York Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
North York Street
24
Arrive at destination
North York Street
Trip Plan
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 95.7 miles from Bartonville, IL, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 114.5 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 42 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.7 miles or 1h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near York, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bartonville, 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 Bartonville, IL
This is one driving day of about 191.3 miles and 4h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Bartonville, 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 74 for about 114.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 95.7 mi from Bartonville, IL · 1h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 95.7 miles from Bartonville, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 74 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 114.5 miles.
Arriving in York, IL
The final approach into York, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around York, IL.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.91 one way
$59.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $32.84 | $65.67 |
| premium | $4.89 | $36.81 | $73.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.24 | $84.47 |
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: 66.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.4 | 0 | $20.09 | $9.18 |
| Efficient EV | 47.8 | 0 | $16.74 | $7.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.5 | 0 | $26.78 | $12.24 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Destination
York, IL
Afternoon in York on Thursday
Local time
4:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Danville, IL
96 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
1 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
4h 3m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bartonville, IL to York, IL covers 191.3 miles and takes about 4h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 74, South Main Street, Georgetown Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 95.7 miles from Bartonville, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.91 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 191.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 35.5 miles (I 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42 miles (I 74; US 51): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 122.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Bartonville, IL and York, IL, road signs point toward Indianapolis and Decatur.
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