Origin
Diamond, IL
Afternoon in Diamond on Thursday
Local time
1:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Diamond, IL to York, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 32m
Distance
200.7 mi
323 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
17 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 19m
★
6 AM
4h 32m
8 AM
4h 59m
10 AM
4h 42m
12 PM
4h 39m
3 PM
4h 43m
5 PM
4h 58m
8 PM
4h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Diamond, IL
Kenneth Surillo
York, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Diamond, IL to York, IL covers 200.7 miles and takes about 4h 32m 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 $31.38 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
100.3 miles from Diamond, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 32m. Total distance: 200.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Diamond, IL to York, IL covers 200.7 miles and takes about 4h 32m, 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 37 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 early in the drive near North School Street.
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 32m drive. You will face about 18 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North School Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (IL 113 / East Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 95.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North School Street
Turn right onto North School Street
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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IL 113 / East Division Street
Turn left onto IL 113 / East Division Street
Navigation decision point
5
95.6 mi into trip
|
~2h in
Take the exit toward Market Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 240
Toward Market Street
5
99.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 6m in
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North Neil Street
Turn left onto North Neil Street
Navigation decision point
7
132.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 43m 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 | 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 |
| East 150th Road | 1.9 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 66.6 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Diamond, IL and York, IL.
1
Start on this road
94 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto North School Street
39 ft
·
7 sec
·
North School Street
3
Turn left onto IL 113
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Division Street
4
Continue on IL 113
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Coal City Road
5
Turn right onto IL 113
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Division Street
6
Turn left onto IL 113
12 mi
·
18 min
·
West Main Street
7
Continue on IL 113
8.9 mi
·
15 min
·
County Road North 303 West
8
Continue on IL 113
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Wall Street
9
Continue on South Wall Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Wall Street
10
Continue on West Water Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
West Water Street
11
Continue on US 45; US 52
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
South East Avenue
12
Turn right onto US 45; US 52
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Schuyler Avenue
13
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I-57 South: Champaign
14
Merge onto I 57
67 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
I 57
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 240
Toward Market Street
16
Turn left
96 ft
·
5 sec
17
Turn left onto Market Street
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Market Street
18
Turn right onto East Marketview Drive
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Marketview Drive
19
Turn left onto North Neil Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Neil Street
20
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
21
Merge onto I 74
32 mi
·
35 min
·
I 74
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward US 150, IL 1
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
24
Turn straight onto US 150; IL 1
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Georgetown Road
25
Continue on US 150; IL 1
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North State Street
26
Continue on US 150; IL 1
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Georgetown Road
27
Continue on US 150; IL 1
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
1575 E US 36
28
Continue on US 150; IL 1
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Georgetown Road
29
Continue on US 150; IL 1
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
IL Route 1
30
Turn right onto US 150; IL 1
512 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Elliot Street
31
Turn left onto US 150; IL 1
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Central Avenue
32
Continue on IL 1
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Vandalia Way
33
Turn straight onto IL 1
30 mi
·
45 min
·
South Main Street
34
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
1.9 mi
·
7 min
·
East 150th Road
35
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Street
36
Turn left onto North York Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
North York Street
37
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 100.3 miles from Diamond, IL, or about 2h 8m 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 44 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.3 miles or 2h 8m 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 31m
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 Diamond, 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 Diamond, IL
This is one driving day of about 200.7 miles and 4h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Diamond, 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 100.3 mi from Diamond, IL · 2h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 100.3 miles from Diamond, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.38 one way
$62.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $34.45 | $68.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $38.62 | $77.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.31 | $88.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
17 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Champaign, Illinois
Other
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Champaign, Illinois
EV Connect
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Champaign, Illinois
Tesla
1 DCFC
Pilot Flying J Charging Station
Oakwood, Illinois
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Champaign, Illinois
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Champaign, Illinois
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Urbana, Illinois
Tesla
1 DCFC
Electrify America Charging Station
Champaign, Illinois
Electrify America
1 DCFC
Other: 5
Tesla: 3
Blink: 3
EV Connect: 2
ChargePoint: 2
Tesla Destination: 1
Electrify America: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.2 | 0 | $21.07 | $9.63 |
| Efficient EV | 50.2 | 0 | $17.56 | $8.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.3 | 1 | $28.10 | $12.84 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Afternoon in York on Thursday
Local time
1:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Sidney, IL
100 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
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
4h 32m 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 Diamond, IL to York, IL covers 200.7 miles and takes about 4h 32m 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 100.3 miles from Diamond, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.38 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 32m drive. You will face about 18 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North School Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (IL 113 / East Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 95.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Diamond, IL to York, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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