Origin
Kingston, IL
Late night in Kingston on Thursday
Local time
12:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingston, IL to York, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 8m
Distance
235.1 mi
378 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 55m
★
6 AM
4h 8m
8 AM
4h 34m
10 AM
4h 17m
12 PM
4h 15m
3 PM
4h 19m
5 PM
4h 33m
8 PM
4h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingston, IL
Nicolas Foster
York, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kingston, IL to York, IL covers 235.1 miles and takes about 4h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 2500th Street, North 400th Avenue, East 2400th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.76 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
117.5 miles from Kingston, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 8m drive with frequent turns across 235.1 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.
East 2500th 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 4h 8m 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 Kingston, IL to York, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 2500th Street | — | — |
| North 400th Avenue | — | — |
| East 2400th Street | — | — |
| Twnshp 1700E | — | — |
| Township Road 1745E | — | — |
| Highway 4 | — | — |
| I 72 East | — | — |
| US 36 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East 2500th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingston, IL and York, IL.
1
Start on North 408th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
North 408th Avenue
2
Turn left onto East 2500th Street
486 ft
·
23 sec
·
East 2500th Street
3
Turn right onto North 400th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North 400th Avenue
4
Turn left onto East 2400th Street
4.1 mi
·
9 min
·
East 2400th Street
5
Continue on Twnshp 1700E
3.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Twnshp 1700E
6
Continue on Township Road 1745E
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Township Road 1745E
7
Continue on County Highway 4
397 ft
·
17 sec
·
County Highway 4
8
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
9
Merge slight left
82 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 72 East, US 36 East: Decatur
30 mi
·
32 min
·
I 72 East, US 36 East: Decatur
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East, US 51 South: Decatur, Pana
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 36 East, US 51 South: Decatur, Pana
12
Keep slight right to continue on US 51 South: Pana
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 51 South: Pana
13
Merge slight left
5.0 mi
·
5 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward Decatur, Elwin, Mount Zion
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Decatur, Elwin, Mount Zion
15
Turn slight left
112 ft
·
3 sec
16
Turn left onto South Business Route 51
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Business Route 51
17
Turn left onto West Elwin Road
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
West Elwin Road
18
Continue on West Main Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
19
Turn right onto South State Route 121
34 mi
·
48 min
·
South State Route 121
20
Continue on Dewitt Avenue
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Dewitt Avenue
21
Turn right onto Lerna Road
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Lerna Road
22
Turn left onto Illinois Route 16
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Illinois Route 16
23
Continue on West Lincoln Avenue
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Lincoln Avenue
24
Turn right onto 18th Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
18th Street
25
Continue on Illinois Route 130
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Illinois Route 130
26
Continue on Route 130
10.0 mi
·
14 min
·
Route 130
27
Continue on County Road 1825 East
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 1825 East
28
Continue on County Road 1775 E
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 1775 E
29
Continue on North Haughton Highway
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Haughton Highway
30
Continue on 1700E
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
1700E
31
Continue on North Haughton Highway
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Haughton Highway
32
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
33
Merge slight left
16 mi
·
17 min
34
Take the exit slight right toward Martinsville
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Martinsville
35
Turn right onto North Cleone Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cleone Road
36
Continue on North York Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North York Street
37
Continue on East Angling Road
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
East Angling Road
38
Continue on East Angling Road
9.0 mi
·
15 min
·
East Angling Road
39
Turn right onto IL 1
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
IL 1
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 117.5 miles from Kingston, IL, or about 2h 4m 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 52 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 117.5 miles or 2h 4m 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 23m
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 Kingston, 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 Kingston, IL
This is one driving day of about 235.1 miles and 4h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Kingston, 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 117.5 mi from Kingston, IL · 2h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
118 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 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 117.5 miles from Kingston, 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
$36.76 one way
$73.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
82 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $40.36 | $80.71 |
| premium | $4.89 | $45.24 | $90.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $51.91 | $103.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.5 | 0 | $24.69 | $11.28 |
| Efficient EV | 58.8 | 0 | $20.57 | $9.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94 | 1 | $32.91 | $15.05 |
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
28 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
Late night in York on Thursday
Local time
12:20 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
20 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 8m 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 Kingston, IL to York, IL covers 235.1 miles and takes about 4h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 2500th Street, North 400th Avenue, East 2400th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 117.5 miles from Kingston, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.76 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 8m 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 Kingston, IL to York, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kingston, IL to York, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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