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Trip from Darien, IL to York, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h

Distance

233 mi

375 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

36 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 47m ★
6 AM
5h 1m
8 AM
5h 27m
10 AM
5h 10m
12 PM
5h 7m
3 PM
5h 11m
5 PM
5h 26m
8 PM
4h 52m

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

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city in DuPage County, Illinois, United States

Darien, IL

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York, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Darien, IL to York, IL covers 233 miles and takes about 5h 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 highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 105.4 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.74 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

116.5 miles from Darien, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 15m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h. Total distance: 233 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h drive, comfortable solo distance.

Drive Character

This is a 5h highway drive covering 233 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and I 74. The longest continuous stretch is about 105.4 miles on I 57.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 39 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 105.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 74. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 233 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 25 key points

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

5
2.6 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

7
5.5 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward I 294 South: Indiana

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 277B Toward I 294 South: Indiana
8
16.2 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 12 B-A Toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th...
8
16.4 mi into trip | ~23m in

Keep slight left at fork toward IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Exit 12A Toward IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue
7
164.8 mi into trip | ~3h 11m 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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 105.4 mi 1h 54m
I 74 32.4 mi 35m
South Main Street 30.4 mi 45m
Georgetown Road 29.6 mi 44m
Tri-State Tollway 9.3 mi 11m
Cicero Avenue 4.9 mi 7m
Market Street 3.2 mi 4m
Adlai Stevenson Expressway 2.6 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 105.4 mi, about 1h 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Cass Avenue

16 ft · 0 sec · Cass Avenue
2

Turn left onto 75th Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · 75th Street
Use the left lane.
3

Turn right onto IL 83

0.8 mi · 1 min · Kingery Highway
Use the right lane.
4

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 50 sec
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
5

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec
6

Merge onto I 55

2.6 mi · 3 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 277B Toward I 294 South: Indiana Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto I 294

0.8 mi · 57 sec · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 294

0.9 mi · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge
10

Continue on I 294

8.5 mi · 10 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 12 B-A Toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 12A Toward IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue Use the straight lane.
13

Turn straight onto IL 50; IL 83

4.9 mi · 7 min · Cicero Avenue
Use the left lane.
14

Turn left onto 167th Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · 167th Street
Use the left lane.
15

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
16

Merge onto I 57

105 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 26 sec
Exit 240 Toward Market Street
18

Turn left

96 ft · 5 sec
19

Turn left onto Market Street

3.2 mi · 4 min · Market Street
20

Turn right onto East Marketview Drive

0.3 mi · 39 sec · East Marketview Drive
21

Turn left onto North Neil Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · North Neil Street
22

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec
23

Merge onto I 74

32 mi · 35 min · I 74
24

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward US 150, IL 1
25

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Toward US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
26

Turn straight onto US 150; IL 1

14 mi · 20 min · Georgetown Road
27

Continue on US 150; IL 1

1.9 mi · 2 min · North State Street
28

Continue on US 150; IL 1

6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road
29

Continue on US 150; IL 1

0.3 mi · 28 sec · 1575 E US 36
30

Continue on US 150; IL 1

10 mi · 14 min · Georgetown Road
31

Continue on US 150; IL 1

1.4 mi · 3 min · IL Route 1
32

Turn right onto US 150; IL 1

512 ft · 8 sec · West Elliot Street
33

Turn left onto US 150; IL 1

1.7 mi · 2 min · North Central Avenue
34

Continue on IL 1

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Vandalia Way
35

Turn straight onto IL 1

30 mi · 45 min · South Main Street
36

Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

1.9 mi · 7 min · East 150th Road
37

Continue on West Broadway Street

0.2 mi · 1 min · West Broadway Street
38

Turn left onto North York Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · North York Street
39

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 116.5 miles from Darien, IL, or about 2h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.4 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 51 miles or 1h 4m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 116.5 miles or 2h 15m 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 51m

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 Darien, 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 Darien, IL

This is one driving day of about 233 miles and 5h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Darien, 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 105.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 116.5 mi from Darien, IL · 2h 15m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Champaign, IL

117 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.

Rantoul, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 116.5 miles from Darien, 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 105.4 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pullman National Historical Park

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

8 mi from route ~19 min detour Free near mile 16.1
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.74 one way

$75.48 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 85 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $41.44 $82.87
premium $4.89 $46.46 $92.91
diesel $5.61 $53.30 $106.60

Estimated Tolls: $0.56

Tri-state Tollway (9.3 mi) $0.56

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 84.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

36 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Bolingbrook, IL

Tesla

16 DCFC

Burr Ridge Village Center - Tesla Supercharger

Burr Ridge, IL

Tesla

16 DCFC

Brookhaven Plaza

Darien, IL

Blink Network

12 DCFC

Woodridge Festival Shopping Mall

Woodridge, IL

eVgo Network

10 DCFC

Wintrust

Bedford Park, IL

NOODOE

8 DCFC

Country Club Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Country Club Hills, IL

Tesla

8 DCFC

IKEA Store 170 (Bolingbrook, IL)

Bolingbrook, IL

Electrify America

6 DCFC

County Fair Foods

Chicago, IL

NOODOE

6 DCFC

NOODOE: 7 ChargePoint Network: 6 EV Connect: 4 eVgo Network: 3 Electrify America: 3 Tesla: 3 Blink Network: 2 SHELL_RECHARGE: 2 Non-Networked: 2 IN_CHARGE: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1 BP_PULSE: 1 RED_E: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 69.9 0 $24.46 $11.18
Efficient EV 58.3 0 $20.39 $9.32
EV Truck/SUV 93.2 1 $32.62 $14.91

Gas CO2

82 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 15, 2026

Origin

Darien, IL

Evening in Darien on Thursday

Local time

5:05 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

York, IL

Evening in York on Thursday

Local time

5:05 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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 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 Darien, IL to York, IL covers 233 miles and takes about 5h 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. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 116.5 miles from Darien, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.43 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 demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 233 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Darien, IL to York, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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