Origin
Joliet, IL
Morning in Joliet on Monday
Local time
10:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Joliet, IL to York, IL
Drive Time
3h 50m
Distance
214.7 mi
346 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 38m
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6 AM
3h 51m
8 AM
4h 16m
10 AM
4h 0m
12 PM
3h 57m
3 PM
4h 1m
5 PM
4h 15m
8 PM
3h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Joliet, IL
KITSUN YUEN
York, IL
NIKOLAI FOMIN
Trip Overview
The drive from Joliet, IL to York, IL covers 214.7 miles and takes about 3h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ottawa Street, Chicago Street, Doris Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
107.4 miles from Joliet, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 50m drive with frequent turns across 214.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ottawa 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. 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 3h 50m 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 Joliet, IL to York, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chicago Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Doris Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gardner Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Manhattan Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West North Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South State Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 52 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Ottawa Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet, IL and York, IL.
1
Start on the route
112 ft
·
10 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Ottawa Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Ottawa Street
3
Continue on Ottawa Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Ottawa Street
4
Continue on Chicago Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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Chicago Street
5
Turn left onto Doris Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Doris Avenue
6
Turn right onto Gardner Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Gardner Street
7
Continue on Manhattan Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Manhattan Road
8
Continue on Manhattan Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Manhattan Road
9
Continue on West North Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West North Street
10
Continue on South State Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South State Street
11
Continue on US Route 52
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US Route 52
12
Continue on South Cedar Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
South Cedar Road
13
Continue on West Arsenal Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Arsenal Road
14
Continue on West Joliet Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Joliet Road
15
Turn right onto South La Grange Road
10 mi
·
13 min
·
South La Grange Road
16
Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
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Bourbonnais Parkway
17
Take the ramp slight right toward I-57 South: Kankakee
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
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I-57 South: Kankakee
18
Merge slight left
78 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward Market Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Market Street
20
Turn left
95 ft
·
5 sec
21
Turn left onto Market Street
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Market Street
22
Turn right onto East Marketview Drive
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Marketview Drive
23
Turn left onto North Neil Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
North Neil Street
24
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
25
Merge slight left
32 mi
·
35 min
26
Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 1
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 150, IL 1
27
Keep slight right to continue on US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
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US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
28
Turn straight onto Georgetown Road
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Georgetown Road
29
Continue on North State Street
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North State Street
30
Continue on Georgetown Road
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Georgetown Road
31
Continue on 1575 E US 36
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
1575 E US 36
32
Continue on Georgetown Road
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Georgetown Road
33
Continue on IL Route 1
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
IL Route 1
34
Turn right onto West Elliot Street
512 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Elliot Street
35
Turn left onto North Central Avenue
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Central Avenue
36
Continue on Vandalia Way
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Vandalia Way
37
Turn straight onto South Main Street
30 mi
·
45 min
·
South Main Street
38
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
1.9 mi
·
7 min
·
East 150th Road
39
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Street
40
Turn left onto North York Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
North York Street
41
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 107.4 miles from Joliet, IL, or about 1h 55m 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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.4 miles or 1h 55m 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 9m
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 Joliet, 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 Joliet, IL
This is one driving day of about 214.7 miles and 3h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Joliet, 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 107.4 mi from Joliet, IL · 1h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 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 107.4 miles from Joliet, 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
$32.61 one way
$65.22 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $35.95 | $71.90 |
| premium | $4.80 | $40.53 | $81.06 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $47.70 | $95.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.4 | 0 | $22.54 | $10.31 |
| Efficient EV | 53.7 | 0 | $18.79 | $8.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.9 | 1 | $30.06 | $13.74 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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
Morning in York on Monday
Local time
10:57 AM
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
11 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
3h 50m 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 Joliet, IL to York, IL covers 214.7 miles and takes about 3h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ottawa Street, Chicago Street, Doris Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107.4 miles from Joliet, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.61 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 50m 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 Joliet, IL to York, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Joliet, IL to York, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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