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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

3h 51m

Distance

230.8 mi

371 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 38m ★
6 AM
3h 51m
8 AM
4h 17m
10 AM
4h 0m
12 PM
3h 57m
3 PM
4h 1m
5 PM
4h 15m
8 PM
3h 43m

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

Downtown Coal City, IL, IL

Coal City, IL

Braeson Holland

city in North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

York, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Coal City, IL to York, IL covers 230.8 miles and takes about 3h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Coal City Road, North Division Street, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.08 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

115.4 miles from Coal City, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 51m. Total distance: 230.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 51m drive with frequent turns across 230.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Coal City Road 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.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 51m 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 Coal City, IL to York, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Coal City Road
North Division Street
West Main Street
County Road North 303 West
North Wall Street
South Wall Street
West Water Street
South East Avenue

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: West Coal City Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Division Street

2.0 mi · 3 min · West Division Street
2

Continue on West Coal City Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Coal City Road
3

Turn right onto North Division Street

1.7 mi · 3 min · North Division Street
4

Turn left onto West Main Street

12 mi · 18 min · West Main Street
5

Continue on County Road North 303 West

8.9 mi · 15 min · County Road North 303 West
6

Continue on North Wall Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · North Wall Street
7

Continue on South Wall Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Wall Street
8

Continue on West Water Street

0.4 mi · 44 sec · West Water Street
9

Continue on South East Avenue

0.5 mi · 49 sec · South East Avenue
10

Turn right onto South Schuyler Avenue

1.8 mi · 2 min · South Schuyler Avenue
11

Take the ramp right toward I-57 South: Champaign

0.4 mi · 57 sec · I-57 South: Champaign
12

Merge slight left

67 mi · 1 hr 11 min
13

Take the exit slight right toward Market Street

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Market Street
14

Turn left

95 ft · 5 sec
15

Turn left onto Market Street

3.2 mi · 4 min · Market Street
16

Turn right onto East Marketview Drive

0.3 mi · 40 sec · East Marketview Drive
17

Turn left onto North Neil Street

0.3 mi · 42 sec · North Neil Street
18

Take the ramp left

0.3 mi · 34 sec
19

Merge slight left

32 mi · 35 min
20

Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 1

0.2 mi · 21 sec · US 150, IL 1
21

Keep slight right to continue on US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road

0.2 mi · 35 sec · US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
22

Turn straight onto Georgetown Road

14 mi · 20 min · Georgetown Road
23

Continue on North State Street

1.9 mi · 2 min · North State Street
24

Continue on Georgetown Road

6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road
25

Continue on 1575 E US 36

0.3 mi · 29 sec · 1575 E US 36
26

Continue on Georgetown Road

10 mi · 14 min · Georgetown Road
27

Continue on IL Route 1

1.4 mi · 3 min · IL Route 1
28

Turn right onto West Elliot Street

512 ft · 9 sec · West Elliot Street
29

Turn left onto North Central Avenue

1.7 mi · 2 min · North Central Avenue
30

Continue on Vandalia Way

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Vandalia Way
31

Turn straight onto South Main Street

30 mi · 45 min · South Main Street
32

Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

1.9 mi · 7 min · East 150th Road
33

Continue on West Broadway Street

0.2 mi · 1 min · West Broadway Street
34

Turn left onto North York Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · North York Street
35

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 115.4 miles from Coal City, IL, or about 1h 55m 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 51 miles or 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 115.4 miles or 1h 55m 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 9m

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 Coal City, 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 Coal City, IL

This is one driving day of about 230.8 miles and 3h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 115.4 mi from Coal City, IL · 1h 55m into the drive

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Urbana, IL

115 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 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Urbana, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 115.4 miles from Coal City, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$36.08 one way

$72.17 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 81 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $39.62 $79.24
premium $4.89 $44.42 $88.83
diesel $5.61 $50.96 $101.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 80.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 69.2 0 $24.23 $11.08
Efficient EV 57.7 0 $20.20 $9.23
EV Truck/SUV 92.3 1 $32.31 $14.77

Gas CO2

81 kg

EV CO2

27 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 16, 2026

Origin

Coal City, IL

Late night in Coal City on Saturday

Local time

5:46 AM

CDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

York, IL

Late night in York on Saturday

Local time

5:46 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

3h 51m 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 Coal City, IL to York, IL covers 230.8 miles and takes about 3h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West Coal City Road, North Division Street, West Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 115.4 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 $36.08 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 51m 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 Coal City, IL to York, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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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