Origin
Elmwood Park, IL
Morning in Elmwood Park on Saturday
Local time
8:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elmwood Park, 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
4h 17m
Distance
244.4 mi
393 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 4m
★
6 AM
4h 17m
8 AM
4h 44m
10 AM
4h 26m
12 PM
4h 24m
3 PM
4h 28m
5 PM
4h 42m
8 PM
4h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elmwood Park, IL
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York, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Elmwood Park, IL to York, IL covers 244.4 miles and takes about 4h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Belden Avenue, North 73rd Avenue, West Fullerton Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.21 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
122.2 miles from Elmwood Park, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .
About the Cities
Starting in Elmwood Park, IL
Full guide →The Northwest Suburbs are in Chicagoland, primarily in northwestern Cook, southern Lake and northern DuPage County, centered along Metra’s North Central Service, though encompassing areas well beyond the rail line. The Northwestern Suburbs constitute the largest portion of Chicagoland outside of the city. For further-out suburbs, see Fox River Valley.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 17m. Total distance: 244.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 17m 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 4h 17m drive with frequent turns across 244.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Belden Avenue 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 17m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Elmwood Park, IL to York, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Belden Avenue | — | — |
| North 73rd Avenue | — | — |
| West Fullerton Avenue | — | — |
| 73rd Avenue | — | — |
| West Grand Avenue | — | — |
| West North Avenue | — | — |
| North Greenview Avenue | — | — |
| I 90 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Belden Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmwood Park, IL and York, IL.
1
Start on the route
187 ft
·
16 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto West Belden Avenue
174 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Belden Avenue
3
Turn left onto North 73rd Avenue
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
North 73rd Avenue
4
Turn left onto West Fullerton Avenue
144 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Fullerton Avenue
5
Turn right onto 73rd Avenue
361 ft
·
15 sec
·
73rd Avenue
6
Turn right onto West Grand Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Grand Avenue
7
Keep slight right to continue on West Grand Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Grand Avenue
8
Continue on West Grand Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Grand Avenue
9
Turn slight left onto West North Avenue
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
West North Avenue
10
Turn right onto North Greenview Avenue
187 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Greenview Avenue
11
Take the ramp straight toward I 90 East, I 94 East
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 90 East, I 94 East
12
Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Kennedy Expressway
13
Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Dan Ryan Expressway
14
Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
15
Keep slight left to continue on Bishop Ford Freeway
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Bishop Ford Freeway
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 94 East: Indiana
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 East, I 94 East: Indiana
17
Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West, IL 83: Torrence Avenue
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
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US 6 West, IL 83: Torrence Avenue
18
Keep slight left to continue on US 6 West, IL 83 West: Torrence Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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US 6 West, IL 83 West: Torrence Avenue
19
Keep slight right to continue on IL 83 South
502 ft
·
12 sec
·
IL 83 South
20
Turn straight onto Torrence Avenue
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Torrence Avenue
21
Turn left onto Glenwood Dyer Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Glenwood Dyer Road
22
Continue on Lincoln Highway
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Highway
23
Continue on Joliet Street
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Joliet Street
24
Continue on West Lincoln Highway
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Lincoln Highway
25
Turn right onto Wicker Avenue
59 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
·
Wicker Avenue
26
Keep slight left
22 mi
·
26 min
27
Continue straight
59 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
28
Turn right
0.3 mi
·
1 min
29
Continue on Pennington Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Pennington Road
30
Turn left onto US 150
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
US 150
31
Continue on N 3rd Street
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
N 3rd Street
32
Turn right onto West National Avenue
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West National Avenue
33
Take the ramp straight
0.6 mi
·
46 sec
34
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
35
Take the exit slight right toward IL 1: Marshall, Paris
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
IL 1: Marshall, Paris
36
Turn left
18 mi
·
27 min
37
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
1.9 mi
·
7 min
·
East 150th Road
38
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Street
39
Turn left onto North York Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
North York Street
40
Arrive at your destination
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 122.2 miles from Elmwood Park, IL, or about 2h 8m 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 54 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 122.2 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 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 Elmwood Park, 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 Elmwood Park, IL
This is one driving day of about 244.4 miles and 4h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Elmwood Park, 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 122.2 mi from Elmwood Park, IL · 2h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
122 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 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 122.2 miles from Elmwood Park, 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
$38.21 one way
$76.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
86 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $41.95 | $83.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $47.03 | $94.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $53.96 | $107.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 73.3 | 0 | $25.66 | $11.73 |
| Efficient EV | 61.1 | 0 | $21.38 | $9.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 97.8 | 1 | $34.22 | $15.64 |
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% 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.
Destination
York, IL
Morning in York on Saturday
Local time
8:01 AM
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
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
4h 17m 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 Elmwood Park, IL to York, IL covers 244.4 miles and takes about 4h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Belden Avenue, North 73rd Avenue, West Fullerton Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 122.2 miles from Elmwood Park, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.21 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 17m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Elmwood Park, IL to York, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Elmwood Park, IL to York, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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