Origin
Crestwood, IL
Evening in Crestwood on Sunday
Local time
6:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crestwood, IL to York, IL
Drive Time
3h 44m
Distance
182.7 mi
294 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 32m
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6 AM
3h 44m
8 AM
4h 10m
10 AM
3h 53m
12 PM
3h 51m
3 PM
3h 54m
5 PM
4h 8m
8 PM
3h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crestwood, IL
Choco Kitty
York, IL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Crestwood to York, Illinois, expect a straightforward journey spanning 182.7 miles. You should budget approximately 3 hours and 44 minutes of drive time, making this a very manageable day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Your travel path leans heavily on a highway-focused profile, utilizing the Ken Gray Expressway, I-70, and East Angling Road. With a fuel budget of about $28, the route is economically efficient for a quick getaway. Whether you are traveling for business or a change of scenery, the trip is designed to get you between these two Midwest locations with minimal fuss.
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
91.4 miles from Crestwood, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a high-speed experience, as 87% of this drive consists of highway travel. The journey is defined by the longest uninterrupted stretch of 117.9 miles spent navigating the Ken Gray Expressway. You will find that the road maintains a consistent, efficient pace throughout the majority of the 182.7-mile distance. While the transition between the Ken Gray Expressway, I-70, and East Angling Road keeps the drive moving, it remains a predictable experience for those who prefer highway-focused routes. Prepare for a steady, focused drive that prioritizes speed and directness over technical maneuvers.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ken Gray Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 117.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ken Gray Expressway and I 70. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Ridgeway.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 44m drive. You will face about 14 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 (Ridgeway): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (McKinney Chapel Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (Lake Egypt Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Ridgeway
Turn right onto Ridgeway
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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McKinney Chapel Road
Turn left onto McKinney Chapel Road
Navigation decision point
5
3.4 mi into trip
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~9m in
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Lake Egypt Road
At end of road, turn left onto Lake Egypt Road
Navigation decision point
5
4.7 mi into trip
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~12m in
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IL 148
At end of road, turn right onto IL 148
Navigation decision point
5
55.9 mi into trip
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~1h 8m in
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I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway toward I 57 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 57 North: Chicago
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Crestwood, IL to York, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Martinsville along the way.
Martinsville
160.5 mi in
|
~3h
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ken Gray Expressway | 117.9 mi | 2h 7m |
| I 70 | 37.2 mi | 39m |
| East Angling Road | 13.7 mi | 24m |
| IL 1 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Power Plant Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| North York Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| East 150th Road | 1.9 mi | 7m |
| Lake Egypt Road | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Ken Gray Expressway
— 117.9 mi, about 2h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crestwood, IL and York, IL.
1
Start on Pinewood Drive
385 ft
·
19 sec
·
Pinewood Drive
2
Turn right onto Ridgeway
283 ft
·
18 sec
·
Ridgeway
3
Turn left onto McKinney Chapel Road
255 ft
·
11 sec
·
McKinney Chapel Road
4
Continue on McKinney Chapel Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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McKinney Chapel Road
5
Turn right onto Power Plant Road
2.7 mi
·
6 min
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Power Plant Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto Lake Egypt Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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Lake Egypt Road
7
Turn left onto IL 37
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
IL 37
8
At end of road, turn right onto IL 148
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
IL 148
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
10
Merge onto I 57
50 mi
·
54 min
·
Ken Gray Expressway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 57
67 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
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Ken Gray Expressway
Toward I 57 North: Chicago
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70
37 mi
·
39 min
·
I 70
Toward I 70 East: Indianapolis
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward Martinsville
14
Turn right onto North Cleone Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cleone Road
15
Continue on North York Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North York Street
16
Continue on East Angling Road
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
East Angling Road
17
Continue on East Angling Road
9.0 mi
·
15 min
·
East Angling Road
18
Turn right onto IL 1
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
IL 1
19
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
1.9 mi
·
7 min
·
East 150th Road
20
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Street
21
Turn left onto North York Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
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North York Street
22
Arrive at destination
North York Street
Trip Plan
To keep your travel efficient, plan for at least one stop during the 3-hour and 44-minute duration. Since the majority of your time is spent on high-speed stretches, ensure your vehicle is prepped for the 117.9-mile push on the Ken Gray Expressway before you depart Crestwood. The $28 fuel estimate is a solid baseline, though keeping an eye on your gauge while on I-70 will help avoid unnecessary detours. Because this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits your schedule best. Use your one planned stop strategically to break up the monotony of the long highway segments and arrive in York feeling refreshed.
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 91.4 miles from Crestwood, IL, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 117.9 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.4 miles or 1h 46m 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 49m
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 Crestwood, 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 Crestwood, IL
This is one driving day of about 182.7 miles and 3h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Crestwood, 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 Ken Gray Expressway for about 117.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 91.4 mi from Crestwood, IL · 1h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
91 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 91.4 miles from Crestwood, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Ken Gray Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 117.9 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.75 one way
$55.50 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $30.59 | $61.18 |
| premium | $4.80 | $34.49 | $68.98 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $40.59 | $81.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.8 | 0 | $19.18 | $8.77 |
| Efficient EV | 45.7 | 0 | $15.99 | $7.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.1 | 0 | $25.58 | $11.69 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Evening in York on Sunday
Local time
6:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
17 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 44m 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 Crestwood, IL to York, IL covers 182.7 miles and takes about 3h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ken Gray Expressway, I 70, East Angling Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91.4 miles from Crestwood, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.75 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 44m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Ridgeway): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (McKinney Chapel Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (Lake Egypt Road): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Crestwood, IL to York, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Martinsville along the way.
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