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Trip from Danville, 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

1h 51m

Distance

69.8 mi

112 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 44m ★
6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 47m

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

city in and the county seat of Vermilion County, Illinois, United States

Danville, IL

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city in North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

York, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Danville, IL to York, IL covers 69.8 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Main Street, Georgetown Road, East 150th Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.4 miles on South Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.91 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.

Midpoint

34.9 miles from Danville, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 51m. Total distance: 69.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 51m drive with frequent turns across 69.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 30.4 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

714 ft 451 ft

Total Climb

157 ft

Total Descent

306 ft

Highest Point

714 ft

~39.9 mi in

Elevation Range

263 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 150; IL 1 / South Gilbert Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Danville, IL to York, IL is easy. At 1h 51m with 2% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 150; IL 1 / South Gilbert Street): Navigation decision point; at 35.1 miles (US 150; IL 1 / West Elliot Street): Navigation decision point; at 67.5 miles (East 150th Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

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

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 150; IL 1 / South Gilbert Street

Turn left onto US 150; IL 1 / South Gilbert Street

Navigation decision point

3
35.1 mi into trip | ~54m in | US 150; IL 1 / West Elliot Street

Turn right onto US 150; IL 1 / West Elliot Street

Navigation decision point

5
67.5 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in | East 150th Road

Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

4
69.7 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in | North York Street

Turn left onto North York Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Main Street 30.4 mi 45m
Georgetown Road 29.8 mi 44m
East 150th Road 1.9 mi 7m
North State Street 1.9 mi 2m
North Central Avenue 1.7 mi 2m
IL Route 1 1.4 mi 3m
South Gilbert Street 1.3 mi 2m
1575 E US 36 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: South Main Street — 30.4 mi, about 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 136

0.3 mi · 48 sec · East Main Street
2

Turn left onto US 150; IL 1

1.3 mi · 2 min · South Gilbert Street
3

Continue on US 150; IL 1

14 mi · 20 min · Georgetown Road
4

Continue on US 150; IL 1

1.9 mi · 2 min · North State Street
5

Continue on US 150; IL 1

6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road
6

Continue on US 150; IL 1

0.3 mi · 28 sec · 1575 E US 36
7

Continue on US 150; IL 1

10 mi · 14 min · Georgetown Road
8

Continue on US 150; IL 1

1.4 mi · 3 min · IL Route 1
9

Turn right onto US 150; IL 1

512 ft · 8 sec · West Elliot Street
10

Turn left onto US 150; IL 1

1.7 mi · 2 min · North Central Avenue
11

Continue on IL 1

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Vandalia Way
12

Turn straight onto IL 1

30 mi · 45 min · South Main Street
13

Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

1.9 mi · 7 min · East 150th Road
14

Continue on West Broadway Street

0.2 mi · 1 min · West Broadway Street
15

Turn left onto North York Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · North York Street
16

Arrive at destination

North York Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 34.9 miles from Danville, IL, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.4 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 15 miles or 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 34.9 miles or 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 1h 30m

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 Danville, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Danville, IL

This is one driving day of about 69.8 miles and 1h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Danville, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on South Main Street for about 30.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 34.9 mi from Danville, IL · 54m into the drive

city in Illinois

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Paris, IL

35 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.

Popular next leg

Paris, IL to York, IL

33.9 mi · 56m

Pacing Suggestions

Georgetown, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Paris, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.9 miles from Danville, 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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.91 one way

$21.82 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $11.98 $23.96
premium $4.89 $13.43 $26.86
diesel $5.61 $15.41 $30.82

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.9 0 $7.33 $3.35
Efficient EV 17.5 0 $6.11 $2.79
EV Truck/SUV 27.9 0 $9.77 $4.47

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Danville, IL

Late night in Danville on Saturday

Local time

4:11 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

York, IL

Late night in York on Saturday

Local time

4:11 AM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

73°F

Paris, IL

35 mi in

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

20 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

1h 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 Danville, IL to York, IL covers 69.8 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Main Street, Georgetown Road, East 150th Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 34.9 miles from Danville, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.91 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Danville, IL to York, IL is easy. At 1h 51m with 2% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 150; IL 1 / South Gilbert Street): Navigation decision point; at 35.1 miles (US 150; IL 1 / West Elliot Street): Navigation decision point; at 67.5 miles (East 150th Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.

The route from Danville, IL to York, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 451 ft to 714 ft elevation with about 157 ft of total climbing.

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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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