Brookside, IL to York, IL is 235.9 miles and takes about 5h 39m via I 74, with a fuel budget near $37 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, traversing the familiar landscapes of Illinois for its entirety. Expect a local drive with frequent turns rather than a straightforward highway cruise. With only one recommended stop and a manageable duration, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion. Consider this drive if you prefer a more engaged, turn-by-turn navigation experience over long stretches of monotonous highway.
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
117.9 miles from Brookside, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 53m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 74
41.9 mi
45m
South Main Street
30.4 mi
45m
Georgetown Road
29.6 mi
44m
North 2700 East Road
28.7 mi
44m
IL 47
25.2 mi
30m
North 390 East Road
10.8 mi
15m
North Bridge Street
9.6 mi
15m
County Road 400 East
7.7 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 41.9 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookside, IL and York, IL.
1
Start on Circle Drive
420 ft·19 sec·Circle Drive
2
Turn left onto Brookside West Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Brookside West Drive
3
At end of road, turn right onto IL 64
1.3 mi·2 min·IL 64
4
Turn left onto Anderson Road
2.3 mi·3 min·Anderson Road
5
Turn right onto IL 38
0.8 mi·1 min·Lincoln Highway
6
Turn left onto IL 47
4.6 mi·7 min·North Main Street
7
Continue on IL 47
1.0 mi·1 min·IL 47
8
Continue on IL 47
0.5 mi·41 sec·IL 47
9
Continue on IL 47
0.9 mi·1 min·Route 47
10
Continue on IL 47
3.3 mi·5 min·Illinois Route 47
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on US 30; IL 47
2.8 mi·3 min·United States Route 30
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on North Bridge Street
8.2 mi·13 min·North Bridge Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Continue on this road
10 mi·16 min·this road
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on North Bridge Street
1.3 mi·1 min·North Bridge Street
15
Continue on IL 47
24 mi·27 min·IL 47
16
Turn left onto IL 47
1.3 mi·2 min·North Union Street
17
Continue on IL 47
22 mi·35 min·North 2700 East Road
18
Continue on IL 47
1.2 mi·2 min·North Center Street
19
Continue on IL 47
6.7 mi·9 min·North 2700 East Road
20
Continue on IL 47
0.7 mi·1 min·North 2750 East Road
21
Continue on IL 47
1.1 mi·1 min·North 2775 East Road
22
Continue on IL 47
0.4 mi·36 sec·North 2790 East Road
23
Continue on IL 47
0.4 mi·32 sec·North 385 East Road
24
Continue on IL 47
11 mi·15 min·North 390 East Road
25
Turn left onto IL 9; IL 47; IL 54
0.5 mi·1 min·West 1st Street
26
Turn right onto IL 47
0.4 mi·47 sec·South Sangamon Avenue
27
Continue on IL 47
383 ft·7 sec·North 450E Road
28
Continue on IL 47
3.5 mi·4 min·North 450 East Road
29
Continue on IL 47
2.1 mi·2 min·County Road 450 East
30
Continue on IL 47
7.5 mi·10 min·County Road 400 East
31
Continue on IL 47
4.5 mi·6 min·County Road 350 East
32
Continue on IL 47
0.2 mi·28 sec·County Road 400 East
33
Continue on IL 47
506 ft·12 sec·North Lombard Street
34
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward I 74 East: Champaign
35
Merge onto I 74
42 mi·45 min·I 74
Use the slight right lane.
36
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward US 150, IL 1
37
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·35 sec
Toward US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
38
Turn straight onto US 150; IL 1
14 mi·20 min·Georgetown Road
39
Continue on US 150; IL 1
1.9 mi·2 min·North State Street
40
Continue on US 150; IL 1
6.1 mi·9 min·Georgetown Road
41
Continue on US 150; IL 1
0.3 mi·28 sec·1575 E US 36
42
Continue on US 150; IL 1
10 mi·14 min·Georgetown Road
43
Continue on US 150; IL 1
1.4 mi·3 min·IL Route 1
44
Turn right onto US 150; IL 1
512 ft·8 sec·West Elliot Street
45
Turn left onto US 150; IL 1
1.7 mi·2 min·North Central Avenue
46
Continue on IL 1
0.1 mi·11 sec·Vandalia Way
47
Turn straight onto IL 1
30 mi·45 min·South Main Street
48
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
1.9 mi·7 min·East 150th Road
49
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.2 mi·1 min·West Broadway Street
50
Turn left onto North York Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·North York Street
51
Arrive at destination
North York Street
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 39m estimated duration, starting your drive in Brookside, IL, in the morning allows ample time to reach York, IL, well before evening. Plan for one stop to break up the drive, perhaps around the halfway point or when you transition onto I 74. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before entering longer stretches on local roads where stations might be less frequent. The recommended 33% highway share means you'll be engaging with local traffic patterns, so stay alert.
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 117.9 miles from Brookside, IL, or about 2h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.9 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 52 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 117.9 miles or 2h 53m 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 29m
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 Brookside, 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 Brookside, IL
This is one driving day of about 235.9 miles and 5h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Brookside, 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 41.9 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 233.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Brookside West Drive
Turn left onto Brookside West Drive
Navigation decision point
5
125.6 mi into trip|~3h 4m in|I 74
Merge onto I 74
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
167.5 mi into trip|~3h 50m 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
167.7 mi into trip|~3h 50m 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
233.6 mi into trip|~5h 30m in|East 150th Road
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.88 one way
$73.76 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg83 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$40.49
$80.99
premium
$4.89
$45.40
$90.79
diesel
$5.61
$52.08
$104.17
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: 82.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
17 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Champaign, Illinois
Other
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Champaign, Illinois
EV Connect
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Champaign, Illinois
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Champaign, Illinois
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Champaign, Illinois
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Urbana, Illinois
Tesla
1 DCFC
Electrify America Charging Station
Champaign, Illinois
Electrify America
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Savoy, Illinois
EV Connect
1 DCFC
Other: 4
Tesla: 3
Blink: 3
EV Connect: 2
ChargePoint: 2
Tesla Destination: 1
Electrify America: 1
EVgo: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
70.8
0
$24.77
$11.32
Efficient EV
59
0
$20.64
$9.44
EV Truck/SUV
94.4
1
$33.03
$15.10
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 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 Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Brookside, IL
Afternoon
in Brookside on Saturday
Local time
1:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
York, IL
Afternoon
in York on Saturday
Local time
1:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live 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
9 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 39m 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?
This route offers a turn-heavy local drive experience, with only 33% of the journey on highways like I 74. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 41.9 miles on I 74, meaning you'll be navigating local roads and making turns frequently. Prepare for a varied driving experience that shifts between quicker highway segments and slower, more intricate local road navigation. This profile suggests a drive where you'll be actively involved in directing your journey.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 51 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 41.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Brookside West Drive.
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 39m drive. You will face about 15 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 (Brookside West Drive): Navigation decision point; at 125.6 miles (I 74): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 167.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 39m. Total distance: 235.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brookside, IL to York, IL covers 235.9 miles and takes about 5h 39m 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. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 117.9 miles from Brookside, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.88 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 straightforward 5h 39m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Brookside West Drive): Navigation decision point; at 125.6 miles (I 74): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 167.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Brookside, IL to York, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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.
