The drive from Bethalto, IL to York, IL covers 162.8 miles and takes about 3h 19m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, East Angling Road, IL 255 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 120 miles on I 70.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
81.4 miles from Bethalto, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 32m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 19m. Total distance: 162.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 19m highway drive covering 162.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and East Angling Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 120 miles on I 70.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 120 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and East Angling Road. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near IL 255.
Driving Effort6/10
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 162.8 miles you will encounter 15 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 2 miles (IL 255): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2 mi into trip|~4m in|IL 255
Merge onto IL 255
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
11.3 mi into trip|~15m in
Take the exit toward I 270: Indianapolis, Kansas City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 30
Toward I 270: Indianapolis, Kansas City
5
11.5 mi into trip|~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 East: Indianapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 270 East: Indianapolis
5
12.1 mi into trip|~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 270 East: Indianapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 270 East: Indianapolis
5
103.4 mi into trip|~1h 56m in|I 70
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 toward I 70 East: Indianapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 70 East: Indianapolis
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bethalto, IL and York, IL, road signs point toward Kansas City and Martinsville.
Kansas City
11.3 mi in|~15m
Martinsville
140.5 mi in|~2h 36m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 70
120 mi
2h 9m
East Angling Road
13.7 mi
24m
IL 255
9.3 mi
10m
I 270
7.3 mi
8m
IL 1
3.3 mi
5m
North York Street
2 mi
3m
East 150th Road
1.9 mi
7m
Erwin Plegge Boulevard
1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 120 mi, about 2h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethalto, IL and York, IL.
1
Start on West Sherman Street
225 ft·8 sec·West Sherman Street
2
Turn right onto South Oak Street
198 ft·11 sec·South Oak Street
3
Turn left onto Erwin Plegge Boulevard
1.0 mi·2 min·Erwin Plegge Boulevard
4
Turn left onto North Bellwood Drive
0.1 mi·25 sec·North Bellwood Drive
5
Turn right onto IL 111; IL 140
0.3 mi·43 sec·East MacArthur Drive
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward IL 255 South
7
Merge onto IL 255
9.3 mi·10 min·IL 255
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 30Toward I 270: Indianapolis, Kansas CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 270 East: Indianapolis
10
Keep slight right at fork
1.1 mi·1 min
Toward I 270 East: Indianapolis
11
Merge onto I 270
7.3 mi·8 min·I 270
12
Merge onto I 70
83 mi·1 hr 29 min·I 70
Toward I 70 East: Indianapolis
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70
37 mi·39 min·I 70
Toward I 70 East: Indianapolis
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward Martinsville
15
Turn right onto North Cleone Road
0.6 mi·1 min·North Cleone Road
16
Continue on North York Street
1.9 mi·3 min·North York Street
17
Continue on East Angling Road
4.8 mi·8 min·East Angling Road
18
Continue on East Angling Road
9.0 mi·15 min·East Angling Road
19
Turn right onto IL 1
3.3 mi·5 min·IL 1
20
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
1.9 mi·7 min·East 150th Road
21
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.2 mi·1 min·West Broadway Street
22
Turn left onto North York Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·North York Street
23
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 81.4 miles from Bethalto, IL, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 120 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 36 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.4 miles or 1h 32m 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 28m
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 Bethalto, 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 Bethalto, IL
This is one driving day of about 162.8 miles and 3h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Bethalto, 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 120 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 81.4 mi from Bethalto, IL
· 1h 32m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
48.8
0
$17.09
$7.81
Efficient EV
40.7
0
$14.25
$6.51
EV Truck/SUV
65.1
0
$22.79
$10.42
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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 Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Bethalto, IL
Afternoon
in Bethalto on Friday
Local time
2:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
York, IL
Afternoon
in York on Friday
Local time
2:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 10 to 15 mph21% 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
26 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
3h 19m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bethalto, IL to York, IL covers 162.8 miles and takes about 3h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, East Angling Road, IL 255. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 81.4 miles from Bethalto, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.45 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 162.8 miles you will encounter 15 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 2 miles (IL 255): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Bethalto, IL and York, IL, road signs point toward Kansas City and Martinsville.
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.
