Origin
Du Quoin, IL
Late night in Du Quoin on Thursday
Local time
5:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Du Quoin, IL to York, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 59m
Distance
179.2 mi
288 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 48m
★
6 AM
3h 0m
8 AM
3h 22m
10 AM
3h 8m
12 PM
3h 5m
3 PM
3h 9m
5 PM
3h 21m
8 PM
2h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Du Quoin, IL
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York, IL
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Trip Overview
This 179.2-mile drive from Du Quoin, IL to York, IL is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 59 minutes. You'll navigate primarily using South Washington Street, Ken Gray Expressway, and I-70 East. With a projected fuel cost of around $27, this Midwestern journey is quite budget-friendly. The route is characterized by frequent turns, suggesting a more local and less highway-centric experience. Its relatively short duration makes it ideal for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay.
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
89.6 miles from Du Quoin, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 59m. Total distance: 179.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 59m 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 turn-heavy local drive for this 179.2-mile journey. With a 0% highway share, you won't be experiencing long stretches of interstate cruising. Instead, anticipate navigating through local roads and potentially more frequent intersections as you make your way from Du Quoin to York. The absence of a defined longest uninterrupted stretch further emphasizes the local nature of this drive, meaning you'll likely be adjusting your speed and direction often. This character suggests a drive that feels more connected to the communities you pass through.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Washington Street 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Du Quoin, IL to York, IL is easy. At 2h 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Du Quoin, IL to York, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Washington Street | — | — |
| Ken Gray Expressway | — | — |
| I 70 East | — | — |
| Martinsville | — | — |
| North Cleone Road | — | — |
| North York Street | — | — |
| East Angling Road | — | — |
| IL 1 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Washington Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Du Quoin, IL and York, IL.
1
Start on East Main Street
33 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn left onto South Washington Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South Washington Street
3
Turn left
17 mi
·
25 min
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
5
Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway
24 mi
·
26 min
·
Ken Gray Expressway
6
Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
67 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
Ken Gray Expressway
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Indianapolis
37 mi
·
39 min
·
I 70 East: Indianapolis
8
Take the exit slight right toward Martinsville
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Martinsville
9
Turn right onto North Cleone Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cleone Road
10
Continue on North York Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North York Street
11
Continue on East Angling Road
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
East Angling Road
12
Continue on East Angling Road
9.0 mi
·
15 min
·
East Angling Road
13
Turn right onto IL 1
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
IL 1
14
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
1.9 mi
·
7 min
·
East 150th Road
15
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Street
16
Turn left onto North York Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
North York Street
17
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 59 minute duration and 179.2-mile distance, this route is perfect for a single-day adventure. You can depart Du Quoin in the morning and arrive in York well before sunset. With only one stop suggested, you have plenty of flexibility to pace yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially since the route involves less highway driving, and factor in the estimated $27 fuel cost. A specific tip for this drive: pay close attention to your GPS or map as you approach York, as the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile indicates there may be several turns to navigate in the final approach.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 89.6 miles from Du Quoin, IL, or about 1h 29m 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 39 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.6 miles or 1h 29m 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 27m
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 Du Quoin, 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 Du Quoin, IL
This is one driving day of about 179.2 miles and 2h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Du Quoin, 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 89.6 mi from Du Quoin, IL · 1h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
90 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 89.6 miles from Du Quoin, 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
$28.02 one way
$56.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $30.76 | $61.52 |
| premium | $4.89 | $34.49 | $68.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.57 | $79.13 |
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: 62.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.8 | 0 | $18.82 | $8.60 |
| Efficient EV | 44.8 | 0 | $15.68 | $7.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71.7 | 0 | $25.09 | $11.47 |
Gas CO2
63 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
Late night in York on Thursday
Local time
5:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Altamont, IL
90 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
21 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
2h 59m 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 Du Quoin, IL to York, IL covers 179.2 miles and takes about 2h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Washington Street, Ken Gray Expressway, I 70 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 89.6 miles from Du Quoin, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.02 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Du Quoin, IL to York, IL is easy. At 2h 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Du Quoin, IL to York, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Du Quoin, IL to York, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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