The drive from Jonesboro, IL to York, IL covers 200.2 miles and takes about 3h 58m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ken Gray Expressway, I 70, East Angling Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 133 miles on Ken Gray Expressway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.30 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
100.1 miles from Jonesboro, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 50m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 58m. Total distance: 200.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 58m highway drive covering 200.2 miles, with most of the trip on Ken Gray Expressway and I 70. The longest continuous stretch is about 133 miles on Ken Gray Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ken Gray Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 133 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ken Gray Expressway and I 70. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Public Square.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 200.2 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Public Square): Navigation decision point; near the start (Public Square): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 73.3 miles (I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Public Square
Turn right onto Public Square
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Public Square
Merge onto Public Square
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
73.3 mi into trip|~1h 21m in|I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway toward I 57 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 57 North: Chicago
5
140.8 mi into trip|~2h 34m in|I 70
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 toward I 70 East: Indianapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 70 East: Indianapolis
5
197.9 mi into trip|~3h 49m in|East 150th Road
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Jonesboro, IL to York, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Martinsville along the way.
Martinsville
178 mi in|~3h 14m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Ken Gray Expressway
133 mi
2h 23m
I 70
37.2 mi
39m
East Angling Road
13.7 mi
24m
East Vienna Street
5.8 mi
8m
IL 1
3.3 mi
5m
North York Street
2 mi
3m
East 150th Road
1.9 mi
7m
Broad Street
1.3 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Ken Gray Expressway
— 133 mi, about 2h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro, IL and York, IL.
1
Start on this road
35 ft·3 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Public Square
21 ft·8 sec·Public Square
3
Continue on Public Square
126 ft·6 sec·Public Square
4
Merge onto Public Square
363 ft·8 sec·Public Square
5
Turn slight right onto IL 146
1.3 mi·1 min·Broad Street
6
Turn right onto IL 146
5.8 mi·8 min·East Vienna Street
7
Continue on IL 146
0.3 mi·27 sec·770N
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·35 sec
9
Merge onto I 57
66 mi·1 hr 10 min·Ken Gray Expressway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 57
67 mi·1 hr 12 min·Ken Gray Expressway
Toward I 57 North: Chicago
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70
37 mi·39 min·I 70
Toward I 70 East: Indianapolis
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward Martinsville
13
Turn right onto North Cleone Road
0.6 mi·1 min·North Cleone Road
14
Continue on North York Street
1.9 mi·3 min·North York Street
15
Continue on East Angling Road
4.8 mi·8 min·East Angling Road
16
Continue on East Angling Road
9.0 mi·15 min·East Angling Road
17
Turn right onto IL 1
3.3 mi·5 min·IL 1
18
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
1.9 mi·7 min·East 150th Road
19
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.2 mi·1 min·West Broadway Street
20
Turn left onto North York Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·North York Street
21
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 100.1 miles from Jonesboro, IL, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 133 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 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.1 miles or 1h 50m 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 59m
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 Jonesboro, 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 Jonesboro, IL
This is one driving day of about 200.2 miles and 3h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Jonesboro, 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 Ken Gray Expressway for about 133 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 100.1 mi from Jonesboro, IL
· 1h 50m into the drive
4.9 mi from route
~12 min detour
$20 to $30
mile 143
Effingham, Illinois
Hours: 6–10 am
+12175407716
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.30 one way
$62.60 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg70 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$34.37
$68.73
premium
$4.89
$38.53
$77.05
diesel
$5.61
$44.20
$88.40
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 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
3 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: fair
InCharge Energy Charging Station
Casey, Illinois
InCharge
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Effingham, Illinois
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Effingham, Illinois
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla: 2
InCharge: 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
60.1
0
$21.02
$9.61
Efficient EV
50.1
0
$17.52
$8.01
EV Truck/SUV
80.1
1
$28.03
$12.81
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Jonesboro, IL
Morning
in Jonesboro on Friday
Local time
8:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
York, IL
Morning
in York on Friday
Local time
8:13 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
22 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
3h 58m 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 Jonesboro, IL to York, IL covers 200.2 miles and takes about 3h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ken Gray Expressway, I 70, East Angling Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 100.1 miles from Jonesboro, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.30 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 200.2 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Public Square): Navigation decision point; near the start (Public Square): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 73.3 miles (I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Jonesboro, IL to York, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Martinsville along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
EV charging comes from the
NREL Alternative Fuels
dataset.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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