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Trip from Metropolis, IL to York, IL

Drive Time

4h 13m

Distance

170.2 mi

274 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 0m ★
6 AM
4h 13m
8 AM
4h 40m
10 AM
4h 22m
12 PM
4h 20m
3 PM
4h 24m
5 PM
4h 38m
8 PM
4h 5m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Metropolis, IL, IL

Metropolis, IL

Paolo Sanchez

Downtown York, IL, IL

York, IL

NIKOLAI FOMIN

Trip Overview

The drive from Metropolis, IL to York, IL covers 170.2 miles and takes about 4h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on IL 1, Illinois Route 145, United States Highway 45 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.6 miles on IL 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.85 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

85.1 miles from Metropolis, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 13m highway drive covering 170.2 miles, with most of the trip on IL 1 and Illinois Route 145. The longest continuous stretch is about 57.6 miles on IL 1.

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.
IL 1 is the longest continuous segment at about 57.6 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

524 ft 370 ft

Total Climb

155 ft

Total Descent

160 ft

Highest Point

524 ft

~148.9 mi in

Elevation Range

154 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IL 1 and Illinois Route 145. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 45 / Ferry Street.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 4h 13m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 45 / Ferry Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (East 12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (IL 145 / Illinois Route 145): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 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 | US 45 / Ferry Street

Turn left onto US 45 / Ferry Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | East 12th Street

Turn right onto East 12th Street

Navigation decision point

4
3.5 mi into trip | ~7m in | IL 145 / Illinois Route 145

Turn left onto IL 145 / Illinois Route 145

Navigation decision point

4
47 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in | US 45; IL 34 / South Commercial Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 45; IL 34 / South Commercial Street

Navigation decision point

4
114 mi into trip | ~2h 44m in | IL 1 / West 9th Street

Turn right onto IL 1 / West 9th Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
IL 1 57.6 mi 1h 25m
Illinois Route 145 43.5 mi 1h
United States Highway 45 19.7 mi 25m
1150E 10.1 mi 15m
County Road 1400E 9.7 mi 14m
North Cherry Street 8.9 mi 13m
1200E 8.2 mi 12m
County Road 1550 East 2.8 mi 4m
Longest stretch: IL 1 — 57.6 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Metropolis, IL and York, IL.

1

Start on West 5th Street

45 ft · 8 sec · West 5th Street
2

Turn left onto US 45

0.5 mi · 1 min · Ferry Street
3

Turn right onto East 12th Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · East 12th Street
4

Turn left onto US 45

2.1 mi · 3 min · United States Route 45
5

Turn left onto IL 145

43 mi · 1 hr · Illinois Route 145
6

At end of road, turn right onto US 45; IL 34

1.5 mi · 2 min · South Commercial Street
7

Continue on US 45

20 mi · 25 min · United States Highway 45
8

Continue on IL 1

45 mi · 1 hr 7 min · IL 1
9

Turn left onto IL 1; IL 15

0.6 mi · 52 sec · North Walnut Street
10

Turn right onto IL 1

0.4 mi · 38 sec · West 9th Street
11

Turn left onto IL 1

8.9 mi · 13 min · North Cherry Street
12

Continue on IL 1

2.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 1550 East
13

Continue on IL 1

10 mi · 15 min · 1150E
14

Continue on IL 1

1.3 mi · 2 min · 15th Street
15

Continue on IL 1

8.2 mi · 12 min · 1200E
16

Continue on IL 1

9.7 mi · 14 min · County Road 1400E
17

Continue on IL 1

13 mi · 18 min · IL 1
18

Turn right 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 85.1 miles from Metropolis, IL, or about 2h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.6 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 80 miles or 1h 53m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 85.1 miles or 2h 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 22m

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 Metropolis, 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 Metropolis, IL

This is one driving day of about 170.2 miles and 4h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Metropolis, 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 IL 1 for about 57.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 85.1 mi from Metropolis, IL · 2h into the drive

Downtown Carmi, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Carmi, IL

85 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

Carmi, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Carmi, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 85.1 miles from Metropolis, 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

$25.85 one way

$51.70 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 60 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $28.50 $57.00
premium $4.80 $32.13 $64.26
diesel $5.64 $37.81 $75.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 59.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 51.1 0 $17.87 $8.17
Efficient EV 42.6 0 $14.89 $6.81
EV Truck/SUV 68.1 0 $23.83 $10.89

Gas CO2

60 kg

EV CO2

20 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 data refreshed 14 hours ago

Origin

Metropolis, IL

Afternoon in Metropolis on Sunday

Local time

4:17 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Mostly Clear

SSE 3 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 12:21AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:46PM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

York, IL

Afternoon in York on Sunday

Local time

4:17 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Partly Cloudy

SSE 8 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 12:21AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:46PM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

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

5 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 13m 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 Metropolis, IL to York, IL covers 170.2 miles and takes about 4h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are IL 1, Illinois Route 145, United States Highway 45. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 85.1 miles from Metropolis, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.85 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 13m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 45 / Ferry Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (East 12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (IL 145 / Illinois Route 145): Navigation decision point.
The route from Metropolis, IL to York, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 370 ft to 524 ft elevation with about 155 ft of total climbing.

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