The drive from Beach Park, IL to York, IL covers 258.6 miles and takes about 5h 55m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 63, Wicker Avenue, US 41 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 59.1 miles on SR 63.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.43 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
129.3 miles from Beach Park, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 57m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 55m. Total distance: 258.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Beach Park, IL to York, IL covers 258.6 miles and takes about 5h 55m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 63 is the longest continuous segment at about 59.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 47 miles in near I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express).
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 258.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 47 miles (I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.9 miles (I 94 / Bishop Ford Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.7 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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47 mi into trip|~1h 3m in|I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express
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55.9 mi into trip|~1h 15m in|I 94 / Bishop Ford Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 / Bishop Ford Freeway toward I 94 East: Indiana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 94 East: Indiana
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66.7 mi into trip|~1h 29m in|I 94
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 toward I 80 East, I 94 East: Indiana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 80 East, I 94 East: Indiana
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67.8 mi into trip|~1h 31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 6 West, IL 83: Torrence Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 161
Toward US 6 West, IL 83: Torrence Avenue
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68.3 mi into trip|~1h 31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 6 West, IL 83 West: Torrence Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 161
Toward US 6 West, IL 83 West: Torrence Avenue
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 Beach Park, IL to York, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Paris along the way.
Paris
237.9 mi in|~5h 18m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
SR 63
59.1 mi
1h 15m
Wicker Avenue
58.8 mi
1h 18m
US 41
21.6 mi
26m
IL 1
18 mi
27m
Edens Expressway
13.7 mi
17m
Skokie Highway
13.5 mi
15m
Bishop Ford Freeway
10.8 mi
14m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
9.6 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
SR 63
— 59.1 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beach Park, IL and York, IL.
1
Start on this road
306 ft·26 sec·this road
2
Turn right
209 ft·20 sec
3
At end of road, turn left onto CH A13
429 ft·15 sec·West Beach Road
4
Turn right onto CH W34
0.8 mi·1 min·North Lewis Avenue
5
Turn right onto CH 65
1.2 mi·2 min·West Yorkhouse Road
6
Turn left onto IL 131
2.8 mi·4 min·North Green Bay Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn slight right
144 ft·7 sec
8
Turn right onto IL 132
0.7 mi·1 min·Grand Avenue
Use the right lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·48 sec
Toward US 41 South: ChicagoUse the left lane.
10
Merge onto US 41
9.7 mi·11 min·Skokie Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on US 41
3.4 mi·3 min·Skokie Valley Road
12
Continue on US 41
3.8 mi·4 min·Skokie Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 94; US 41
14 mi·17 min·Edens Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 90; I 94
8.1 mi·11 min·Kennedy Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Continue on I 90; I 94
2.4 mi·2 min·Dan Ryan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; I 94
8.8 mi·11 min·Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
Toward I 90 Express, I 94 ExpressUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
11 mi·14 min·Bishop Ford Freeway
Toward I 94 East: IndianaUse the slight left lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
1.1 mi·1 min·I 94
Toward I 80 East, I 94 East: IndianaUse the slight left lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·43 sec
Exit 161Toward US 6 West, IL 83: Torrence AvenueUse the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·24 sec
Exit 161Toward US 6 West, IL 83 West: Torrence AvenueUse the slight left lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork
502 ft·12 sec
Toward IL 83 South
22
Turn straight onto IL 83
3.7 mi·5 min·Torrence Avenue
23
Turn left onto IL 83
1.8 mi·2 min·Glenwood Dyer Road
Use the left lane.
24
Continue on US 30
1.0 mi·2 min·Lincoln Highway
25
Continue on US 30
2.7 mi·5 min·Joliet Street
26
Continue on US 30
0.1 mi·20 sec·West Lincoln Highway
27
Turn right onto US 41
59 mi·1 hr 18 min·Wicker Avenue
Use the left lane.
28
Keep slight left at fork onto US 41
22 mi·26 min·US 41
29
Continue on SR 63
59 mi·1 hr 15 min·SR 63
30
Turn right
0.3 mi·1 min
31
Continue on Pennington Road
0.3 mi·1 min·Pennington Road
32
Turn left onto US 150
4.5 mi·6 min·US 150
33
Continue on US 150
1.9 mi·2 min·N 3rd Street
34
Turn right onto West National Avenue
3.5 mi·5 min·West National Avenue
35
Take the ramp
0.6 mi·46 sec
36
Merge onto I 70; US 40
9.6 mi·10 min·Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
37
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward IL 1: Marshall, Paris
38
Turn left onto IL 1
18 mi·27 min·IL 1
39
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
1.9 mi·7 min·East 150th Road
40
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.2 mi·1 min·West Broadway Street
41
Turn left onto North York Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·North York Street
42
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 129.3 miles from Beach Park, IL, or about 2h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.1 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 57 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129.3 miles or 2h 57m 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 42m
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 Beach Park, 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 Beach Park, IL
This is one driving day of about 258.6 miles and 5h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Beach Park, 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 SR 63 for about 59.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 129.3 mi from Beach Park, IL
· 2h 57m into the drive
The midpoint is around 129.3 miles from Beach Park, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.43 one way
$80.86 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg91 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$44.39
$88.78
premium
$4.89
$49.77
$99.53
diesel
$5.61
$57.10
$114.19
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
2 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: fair
Ionna Charging Station
Terre Haute, Indiana
Other
1 DCFC
EVgo Charging Station
Marshall, Illinois
EVgo
1 DCFC
Other: 1
EVgo: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
77.6
0
$27.15
$12.41
Efficient EV
64.7
0
$22.63
$10.34
EV Truck/SUV
103.4
1
$36.20
$16.55
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% 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 Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Beach Park, IL
Morning
in Beach Park on Friday
Local time
9:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
York, IL
Morning
in York on Friday
Local time
9:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 5 to 15 mph19% chanceLive forecast
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
18 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
5h 55m 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 Beach Park, IL to York, IL covers 258.6 miles and takes about 5h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 63, Wicker Avenue, US 41. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 129.3 miles from Beach Park, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.43 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 is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 258.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 47 miles (I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.9 miles (I 94 / Bishop Ford Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.7 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Beach Park, IL to York, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Paris along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
