Trip from Coal City, IL to York, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 35m

Distance

202.4 mi

326 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 22m ★

6 AM

4h 35m

8 AM

5h 2m

10 AM

4h 45m

12 PM

4h 42m

3 PM

4h 46m

5 PM

5h 1m

8 PM

4h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Coal City, IL to York, IL covers 202.4 miles and takes about 4h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, I 74, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 66.6 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.64 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

101.2 miles from Coal City, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 35m. Total distance: 202.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (50%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

The drive from Coal City, IL to York, IL covers 202.4 miles and takes about 4h 35m, 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 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 66.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 97.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 35m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 97.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 101 miles (North Neil Street): Navigation decision point; at 134 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

97.3 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in

Take the exit toward Market Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 240 Toward Market Street

101 mi into trip | ~2h 9m in | North Neil Street

Turn left onto North Neil Street

Navigation decision point

134 mi into trip | ~2h 45m 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

134.2 mi into trip | ~2h 46m 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

200.1 mi into trip | ~4h 26m in | East 150th Road

Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 57	66.6 mi	1h 11m
I 74	32.4 mi	35m
South Main Street	30.4 mi	45m
Georgetown Road	29.6 mi	44m
West Main Street	11.8 mi	18m
County Road North 303 West	8.9 mi	15m
Market Street	3.2 mi	4m
West Division Street	2 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 57 — 66.6 mi, about 1h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coal City, IL and York, IL.

Start on IL 113

2.0 mi · 3 min · West Division Street

Continue on IL 113

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Coal City Road

Turn right onto IL 113

1.7 mi · 3 min · North Division Street

Turn left onto IL 113

12 mi · 18 min · West Main Street

Continue on IL 113

8.9 mi · 15 min · County Road North 303 West

Continue on IL 113

1.5 mi · 2 min · North Wall Street

Continue on South Wall Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Wall Street

Continue on West Water Street

0.4 mi · 43 sec · West Water Street

Continue on US 45; US 52

0.5 mi · 49 sec · South East Avenue

Turn right onto US 45; US 52

1.8 mi · 2 min · South Schuyler Avenue

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 57 sec

Toward I-57 South: Champaign

Merge onto I 57

67 mi · 1 hr 11 min · I 57

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 26 sec

Exit 240 Toward Market Street

Turn left

96 ft · 5 sec

Turn left onto Market Street

3.2 mi · 4 min · Market Street

Turn right onto East Marketview Drive

0.3 mi · 39 sec · East Marketview Drive

Turn left onto North Neil Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · North Neil Street

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Merge onto I 74

32 mi · 35 min · I 74

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Toward US 150, IL 1

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Toward US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road

Turn straight onto US 150; IL 1

14 mi · 20 min · Georgetown Road

Continue on US 150; IL 1

1.9 mi · 2 min · North State Street

Continue on US 150; IL 1

6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road

Continue on US 150; IL 1

0.3 mi · 28 sec · 1575 E US 36

Continue on US 150; IL 1

10 mi · 14 min · Georgetown Road

Continue on US 150; IL 1

1.4 mi · 3 min · IL Route 1

Turn right onto US 150; IL 1

512 ft · 8 sec · West Elliot Street

Turn left onto US 150; IL 1

1.7 mi · 2 min · North Central Avenue

Continue on IL 1

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Vandalia Way

Turn straight onto IL 1

30 mi · 45 min · South Main Street

Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

1.9 mi · 7 min · East 150th Road

Continue on West Broadway Street

0.2 mi · 1 min · West Broadway Street

Turn left onto North York Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · North York Street

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 101.2 miles from Coal City, IL, or about 2h 9m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.6 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 45 miles or 1h 7m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 101.2 miles or 2h 9m 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 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near York, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Coal City, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Coal City, IL

This is one driving day of about 202.4 miles and 4h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Coal City, 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 57 for about 66.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 101.2 mi from Coal City, IL · 2h 9m into the drive

town in and county seat of Champaign County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Urbana, IL

101 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

Joliet, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Champaign, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 101.2 miles from Coal City, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.6 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

My Happy Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Diamond, Illinois

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+18155185576

Visit website

Rich's Restaurant Ogden

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ogden, Illinois

1.1 mi

The Literary

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Champaign, Illinois

1.3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Emmy's Cafe & Gaming

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Coal City, Illinois

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+18155185375

My Happy Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Diamond, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+18155185576

Visit website

Rich's Restaurant Ogden

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 115.7

Ogden, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12175822777

The Literary

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 101.2

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+12179541500

Visit website

Asian bowl express

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 86.7

Rantoul, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12172821215

Visit website

ET's Downtown Rantoul

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 86.7

Rantoul, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12178930222

Visit website

Red Wheel Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 86.7

Rantoul, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+12178930471

Visit website

Whistle Stop Cafe Diamond IL

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Diamond, Illinois

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+18156342360

Visit website

Cornelio's

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 144.6

Georgetown, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12176620032

Visit website

Emmy's Cafe & Gaming

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Coal City, Illinois

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+18155185375

Gypsy Queen Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 188

Marshall, Illinois

Hours: 6:30 am–5:30 pm

+12172515199

Visit website

Latte Dough Coffee Shop & Bakery Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 188

Marshall, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+12178227322

Visit website

Emmys Cafe & Gaming

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Braidwood, Illinois

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+18153905133

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 101.2

Champaign, Illinois

+18668167584

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 101.2

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 101.2

Urbana, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.64 one way

$63.29 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$34.74	$69.49
premium	$4.89	$38.95	$77.90
diesel	$5.61	$44.69	$89.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 70.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	60.7	0	$21.25	$9.72
Efficient EV	50.6	0	$17.71	$8.10
EV Truck/SUV	81	1	$28.34	$12.95

Gas CO2

71 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (66% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Coal City, IL

Morning in Coal City on Saturday

Local time

9:12 AM

CDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

York, IL

Morning in York on Saturday

Local time

9:12 AM

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

4 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 35m 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 Coal City, IL to York, IL covers 202.4 miles and takes about 4h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 57, I 74, South Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 101.2 miles from Coal City, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.64 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 4h 35m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The route from Coal City, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in York, IL

Nearby Places

My Happy Cafe

Emmy's Cafe & Gaming

My Happy Cafe

Rich's Restaurant Ogden

The Literary

Asian bowl express

ET's Downtown Rantoul

Red Wheel Restaurant

Whistle Stop Cafe Diamond IL

Cornelio's

Emmy's Cafe & Gaming

Gypsy Queen Coffee

Latte Dough Coffee Shop & Bakery Cafe

Emmys Cafe & Gaming

EV Connect Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

Nissan Charging Station

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Tesla Destination Charger

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Travel Intel

Coal City, IL

York, IL

Same local time

4 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 35m on the road

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