Origin
Inverness, IL
Evening in Inverness on Sunday
Local time
5:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Inverness, IL to York, IL
Drive Time
4h 31m
Distance
269.1 mi
433 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 18m
★
6 AM
4h 31m
8 AM
4h 58m
10 AM
4h 40m
12 PM
4h 38m
3 PM
4h 42m
5 PM
4h 57m
8 PM
4h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
York, IL
NIKOLAI FOMIN
Trip Overview
The drive from Inverness, IL to York, IL covers 269.1 miles and takes about 4h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Algonquin Road, IL 53 South, I 290 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.87 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
134.5 miles from Inverness, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 31m drive with frequent turns across 269.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Algonquin Road 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 31m 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 Inverness, IL to York, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Algonquin Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| IL 53 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 290 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 88 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tri-State Tollway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mile-Long Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| IL 50 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cicero Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Algonquin Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Inverness, IL and York, IL.
1
Start on Ela Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Ela Road
2
Turn left onto West Algonquin Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
West Algonquin Road
3
Take the ramp slight left toward IL 53 South
157 ft
·
8 sec
·
IL 53 South
4
Turn left onto IL 53 South
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
IL 53 South
5
Merge slight left
6.3 mi
·
8 min
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago
9.3 mi
·
12 min
·
I 290 East: Chicago
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
8
Continue on Tri-State Tollway
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Tri-State Tollway
9
Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
10
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
Tri-State Tollway
11
Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
12
Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
13
Continue on Mile-Long Bridge
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mile-Long Bridge
14
Continue on Tri-State Tollway
8.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
15
Take the exit slight right toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street
16
Keep slight left to continue on IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue
17
Turn straight onto Cicero Avenue
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Cicero Avenue
18
Turn left onto 167th Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
167th Street
19
Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
20
Merge slight left
105 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward Market Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Market Street
22
Turn left
95 ft
·
5 sec
23
Turn left onto Market Street
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Market Street
24
Turn right onto East Marketview Drive
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Marketview Drive
25
Turn left onto North Neil Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
North Neil Street
26
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
27
Merge slight left
32 mi
·
35 min
28
Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 1
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 150, IL 1
29
Keep slight right to continue on US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
30
Turn straight onto Georgetown Road
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Georgetown Road
31
Continue on North State Street
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North State Street
32
Continue on Georgetown Road
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Georgetown Road
33
Continue on 1575 E US 36
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
1575 E US 36
34
Continue on Georgetown Road
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Georgetown Road
35
Continue on IL Route 1
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
IL Route 1
36
Turn right onto West Elliot Street
512 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Elliot Street
37
Turn left onto North Central Avenue
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Central Avenue
38
Continue on Vandalia Way
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Vandalia Way
39
Turn straight onto South Main Street
30 mi
·
45 min
·
South Main Street
40
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
1.9 mi
·
7 min
·
East 150th Road
41
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Street
42
Turn left onto North York Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
North York Street
43
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 134.5 miles from Inverness, IL, or about 2h 15m 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 80 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 134.5 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 42m
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 Inverness, 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 Inverness, IL
This is one driving day of about 269.1 miles and 4h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Inverness, 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 134.5 mi from Inverness, IL · 2h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
135 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 134.5 miles from Inverness, 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
$40.87 one way
$81.75 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
94 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $45.06 | $90.12 |
| premium | $4.80 | $50.80 | $101.60 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $59.78 | $119.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 94.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 80.7 | 0 | $28.26 | $12.92 |
| Efficient EV | 67.3 | 0 | $23.55 | $10.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 107.6 | 1 | $37.67 | $17.22 |
Gas CO2
94 kg
EV CO2
31 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.
Destination
York, IL
Evening in York on Sunday
Local time
5:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
15 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 31m 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 Inverness, IL to York, IL covers 269.1 miles and takes about 4h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Algonquin Road, IL 53 South, I 290 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 134.5 miles from Inverness, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.87 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 31m 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 Inverness, IL to York, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Inverness, IL to York, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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