Kincaid, IL to York, IL is 148.3 miles and takes about 3h 16m via I 70, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, beginning and ending in Illinois, making it a straightforward journey. You'll primarily be on Interstate 70, offering a consistent driving experience. With just one recommended stop and a short duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion when you need to cover ground efficiently. The 54% highway share means you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster roads, so plan accordingly for traffic or construction.
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
74.2 miles from Kincaid, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 36m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 70
37.2 mi
39m
Interstate 70
35 mi
38m
300 East Road
15.1 mi
17m
East Angling Road
13.7 mi
24m
County Road 875 East
11.1 mi
12m
Springfield Street
6 mi
10m
N 2000 East Road
5.4 mi
7m
West Park Street
5.3 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 37.2 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kincaid, IL and York, IL.
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Start on North Avenue
69 ft·3 sec·North Avenue
2
Keep slight right at fork onto Dial Street
302 ft·14 sec·Dial Street
3
Turn left onto Market Street
523 ft·24 sec·Market Street
4
Turn left onto IL 104
6.0 mi·10 min·Springfield Street
Use the right lane.
5
Turn right onto IL 29
0.9 mi·1 min·West Springfield Road
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on IL 29
0.4 mi·34 sec·North Webster Street
7
Turn left onto IL 29
5.3 mi·7 min·West Park Street
8
Continue on IL 29
5.1 mi·7 min·State Route 29
9
Continue on IL 29
5.4 mi·7 min·N 2000 East Road
10
Continue on IL 29
0.6 mi·1 min·West Washington Street
11
Turn right onto North Poplar Street
0.6 mi·1 min·North Poplar Street
12
Turn straight onto US 51
0.6 mi·2 min·Fair Avenue
13
Continue on US 51
2.0 mi·2 min·County Road 2400 E
14
Continue on US 51
15 mi·17 min·300 East Road
15
Continue on US 51
11 mi·12 min·County Road 875 East
16
Continue on US 51
0.3 mi·23 sec·North Kennedy Boulevard
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward I-70 East: Effingham
18
Merge onto I 70
35 mi·38 min·Interstate 70
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70
37 mi·39 min·I 70
Toward I 70 East: Indianapolis
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward Martinsville
21
Turn right onto North Cleone Road
0.6 mi·1 min·North Cleone Road
22
Continue on North York Street
1.9 mi·3 min·North York Street
23
Continue on East Angling Road
4.8 mi·8 min·East Angling Road
24
Continue on East Angling Road
9.0 mi·15 min·East Angling Road
25
Turn right onto IL 1
3.3 mi·5 min·IL 1
26
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
1.9 mi·7 min·East 150th Road
27
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.2 mi·1 min·West Broadway Street
28
Turn left onto North York Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·North York Street
29
Arrive at destination
North York Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 16m duration, leaving Kincaid, IL in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight and avoid any potential rush hour traffic if you encounter it near larger towns. The fuel cost is estimated at $23, so ensure your tank is full before departing or plan a quick stop along the way. With only one recommended stop and a total distance of 148.3 miles, you have plenty of flexibility in pacing yourself. Keep an eye out for signs directing you to "300 East Road" as this indicates a transition from the interstate to local roads, which might require a bit more attention.
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 74.2 miles from Kincaid, IL, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.2 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 33 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.2 miles or 1h 36m 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 Kincaid, 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 Kincaid, IL
This is one driving day of about 148.3 miles and 3h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Kincaid, 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 I 70 for about 37.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 146 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Dial Street
Keep slight right at fork onto Dial Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|IL 104 / Springfield Street
Turn left onto IL 104 / Springfield Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
6.2 mi into trip|~11m in|IL 29 / West Springfield Road
Turn right onto IL 29 / West Springfield Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
88.9 mi into trip|~1h 52m 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
146 mi into trip|~3h 7m in|East 150th Road
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.19 one way
$46.37 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$25.46
$50.91
premium
$4.89
$28.54
$57.08
diesel
$5.61
$32.74
$65.49
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44.5
0
$15.57
$7.12
Efficient EV
37.1
0
$12.98
$5.93
EV Truck/SUV
59.3
0
$20.76
$9.49
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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 17, 2026
Origin
Kincaid, IL
Afternoon
in Kincaid on Saturday
Local time
2:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
York, IL
Afternoon
in York on Saturday
Local time
2:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Brownstown, IL
74 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 16m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
National Monument
In August 1908, a large White mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, Illinois. Rioters destroyed homes and businesses and lynched two men. The event led to the founding of the National Assoc...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a mixed drive, with 54% of the route on highways, primarily Interstate 70. You can expect stretches of steady driving on this interstate, with the longest uninterrupted segment covering 37.2 miles. While much of the journey is on faster roads, the inclusion of "300 East Road" suggests you'll encounter some local road segments, adding variety to the drive. The overall profile indicates a blend of efficient highway travel and more localized road conditions as you approach your destination.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.2 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Dial Street.
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 148.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 (Dial Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.2 miles (IL 104 / Springfield Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (IL 29 / West Springfield Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Kincaid, IL to York, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Martinsville along the way.
Martinsville
126.1 mi in|~2h 32m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 16m. Total distance: 148.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.2 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Dial Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.2 miles (IL 104 / Springfield Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (IL 29 / West Springfield Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at York, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
