Origin
Mount Carroll, IL
Evening in Mount Carroll on Wednesday
Local time
6:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Carroll, IL to York, IL
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
5h 8m
Distance
294.3 mi
474 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 55m
★
6 AM
5h 9m
8 AM
5h 36m
10 AM
5h 18m
12 PM
5h 15m
3 PM
5h 19m
5 PM
5h 34m
8 PM
5h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Carroll, IL
Shashank Brahmavar
York, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mount Carroll, IL to York, IL covers 294.3 miles and takes about 5h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Benton Street, Chambers Road, Route 26 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.01 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
147.2 miles from Mount Carroll, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 8m drive with frequent turns across 294.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Benton 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 5h 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 Mount Carroll, IL to York, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Benton Street | — | — |
| Chambers Road | — | — |
| Route 26 | — | — |
| East 7th Street | — | — |
| Chicago Avenue | — | — |
| Meriden Street | — | — |
| 12th Street | — | — |
| 4th Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Benton Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Carroll, IL and York, IL.
1
Start on the route
72 ft
·
11 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto East Benton Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Benton Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Chambers Road
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Chambers Road
4
Continue on Chambers Road
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Chambers Road
5
Continue straight
5.6 mi
·
8 min
6
Continue on South Il Route 26
351 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Il Route 26
7
Continue straight
8.1 mi
·
12 min
8
Turn left onto East 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
East 7th Street
9
Continue on Chicago Avenue
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Chicago Avenue
10
Continue on Chicago Avenue
8.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Chicago Avenue
11
Turn right
19 mi
·
28 min
12
Turn right
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
13
Turn left onto Meriden Street
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Meriden Street
14
Continue on 12th Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
12th Street
15
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
374 ft
·
20 sec
·
4th Avenue
16
Turn sharp left onto 12th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
12th Street
17
Continue on North 43rd Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North 43rd Road
18
Take the ramp right toward I 39 South, US 51 South: LaSalle, Peru
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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I 39 South, US 51 South: LaSalle, Peru
19
Merge slight left
71 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
20
Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, US 51 South: Peoria, Champaign, Saint Louis, Decatur
7.6 mi
·
8 min
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I 55 South, US 51 South: Peoria, Champaign, Saint Louis, Decatur
21
Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur
81 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur
22
Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 1
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 150, IL 1
23
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
24
Turn straight onto Georgetown Road
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Georgetown Road
25
Continue on North State Street
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North State Street
26
Continue on Georgetown Road
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Georgetown Road
27
Continue on 1575 E US 36
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
1575 E US 36
28
Continue on Georgetown Road
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Georgetown Road
29
Continue on IL Route 1
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
IL Route 1
30
Turn right onto West Elliot Street
512 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Elliot Street
31
Turn left onto North Central Avenue
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Central Avenue
32
Continue on Vandalia Way
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Vandalia Way
33
Turn straight onto South Main Street
30 mi
·
45 min
·
South Main Street
34
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
1.9 mi
·
7 min
·
East 150th Road
35
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Street
36
Turn left onto North York Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
North York Street
37
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 147.2 miles from Mount Carroll, IL, or about 2h 34m 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 65 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 147.2 miles or 2h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 13m
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 Mount Carroll, 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 Mount Carroll, IL
This is one driving day of about 294.3 miles and 5h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Mount Carroll, 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 147.2 mi from Mount Carroll, IL · 2h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
147 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 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 147.2 miles from Mount Carroll, 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
$46.01 one way
$92.02 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
103 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $50.52 | $101.04 |
| premium | $4.89 | $56.64 | $113.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $64.98 | $129.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 88.3 | 1 | $30.90 | $14.13 |
| Efficient EV | 73.6 | 0 | $25.75 | $11.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 117.7 | 1 | $41.20 | $18.84 |
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Evening in York on Wednesday
Local time
6:34 PM
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
14 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
5h 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 Mount Carroll, IL to York, IL covers 294.3 miles and takes about 5h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Benton Street, Chambers Road, Route 26. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 147.2 miles from Mount Carroll, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.01 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 5h 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 Mount Carroll, IL to York, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mount Carroll, IL to York, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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