Origin
Chester, IL
Night in Chester on Wednesday
Local time
11:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chester, IL to York, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 49m
Distance
214.1 mi
345 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 37m
★
6 AM
3h 49m
8 AM
4h 15m
10 AM
3h 58m
12 PM
3h 56m
3 PM
4h 0m
5 PM
4h 14m
8 PM
3h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chester, IL
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York, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chester, IL to York, IL covers 214.1 miles and takes about 3h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Street, West Broadway Street, Kennedy Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.47 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
107 miles from Chester, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 49m drive with frequent turns across 214.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 49m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chester, IL to York, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Street | — | — |
| West Broadway Street | — | — |
| Kennedy Drive | — | — |
| West Water Street | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| US 51 | — | — |
| Route 51 | — | — |
| Elm Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
State Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chester, IL and York, IL.
1
Start on East Stacey Street
125 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Stacey Street
2
Turn left onto State Street
12 mi
·
21 min
·
State Street
3
Continue on West Broadway Street
11 mi
·
19 min
·
West Broadway Street
4
At the end of the road, turn right
8.9 mi
·
13 min
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kennedy Drive
43 ft
·
1 sec
·
Kennedy Drive
6
Exit the roundabout onto Kennedy Drive
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Kennedy Drive
7
Continue on West Water Street
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
West Water Street
8
Turn left onto North Main Street
22 mi
·
26 min
·
North Main Street
9
Take the exit right
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
10
Merge slight left
10 mi
·
11 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 51: Centralia, Ashley
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 51: Centralia, Ashley
12
Turn left onto United States Route 51
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
United States Route 51
13
Continue on Elm Street
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Elm Street
14
Continue on South Broadway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Broadway
15
Continue on County Road 180 East
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road 180 East
16
Continue on South Mine Street
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
South Mine Street
17
Continue on N Mine St
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
N Mine St
18
Continue on North Mine Street
348 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Mine Street
19
Take the exit slight right
135 ft
·
4 sec
20
Turn right
7.8 mi
·
9 min
21
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
22
Merge slight left
47 mi
·
50 min
23
Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Indianapolis
37 mi
·
39 min
·
I 70 East: Indianapolis
24
Take the exit slight right toward Martinsville
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Martinsville
25
Turn right onto North Cleone Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cleone Road
26
Continue on North York Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North York Street
27
Continue on East Angling Road
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
East Angling Road
28
Continue on East Angling Road
9.0 mi
·
15 min
·
East Angling Road
29
Turn right onto IL 1
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
IL 1
30
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
1.9 mi
·
7 min
·
East 150th Road
31
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Street
32
Turn left onto North York Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
North York Street
33
Arrive at your destination
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 107 miles from Chester, IL, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
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 47 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107 miles or 1h 54m 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 8m
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 Chester, 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 Chester, IL
This is one driving day of about 214.1 miles and 3h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Chester, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 107 mi from Chester, IL · 1h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 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
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.47 one way
$66.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $36.75 | $73.50 |
| premium | $4.89 | $41.20 | $82.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.27 | $94.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.2 | 0 | $22.48 | $10.28 |
| Efficient EV | 53.5 | 0 | $18.73 | $8.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.6 | 1 | $29.97 | $13.70 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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
Night in York on Wednesday
Local time
11:41 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
2 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 49m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Chester, IL to York, IL covers 214.1 miles and takes about 3h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Street, West Broadway Street, Kennedy Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107 miles from Chester, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.47 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 is a straightforward 3h 49m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chester, IL to York, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chester, IL to York, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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