The drive from Mount Morris, IL to York, IL covers 283 miles and takes about 5h 50m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 39, I 74, South Main Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 103.5 miles on I 39.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.24 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
141.5 miles from Mount Morris, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 41m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 50m. Total distance: 283 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 50m highway drive covering 283 miles, with most of the trip on I 39 and I 74. The longest continuous stretch is about 103.5 miles on I 39.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 39 is the longest continuous segment at about 103.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 39 and I 74. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 126.1 miles in near US 51.
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 283 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 126.1 miles (US 51): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 133.7 miles (I 74; US 51): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 214.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
126.1 mi into trip|~2h 25m in|US 51
Keep slight right at fork onto US 51 toward I 55 South, US 51 South: Peoria, Champaign, Saint Louis, Decatur
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 55 South, US 51 South: Peoria, Champai...
8
133.7 mi into trip|~2h 33m in|I 74; US 51
Keep slight left at fork onto I 74; US 51 toward I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business N...
5
214.6 mi into trip|~4h 1m in
Take the exit toward US 150, IL 1
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 150, IL 1
7
214.8 mi into trip|~4h 1m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
5
280.7 mi into trip|~5h 41m 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.
Between Mount Morris, IL and York, IL, road signs point toward Champaign, Saint Louis and Decatur.
Champaign
126.1 mi in|~2h 25m|via US 51
Saint Louis
126.1 mi in|~2h 25m|via US 51
Decatur
126.1 mi in|~2h 25m|via US 51
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 39
103.5 mi
1h 50m
I 74
80.9 mi
1h 27m
South Main Street
30.4 mi
45m
Georgetown Road
29.6 mi
44m
Route 64
22 mi
32m
US 51
7.6 mi
8m
East 150th Road
1.9 mi
7m
North State Street
1.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 39
— 103.5 mi, about 1h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Morris, IL and York, IL.
1
Start on this road
253 ft·23 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto IL 64
493 ft·8 sec·East Hitt Street
3
Continue on IL 64
22 mi·32 min·Route 64
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·55 sec
5
Merge onto I 39; US 51
104 mi·1 hr 50 min·I 39; US 51
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 51
7.6 mi·8 min·US 51
Toward I 55 South, US 51 South: Peoria, Champaign, Saint Louis, Decatur
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 74; US 51
81 mi·1 hr 27 min·I 74; US 51
Toward I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, DecaturUse the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward US 150, IL 1
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·35 sec
Toward US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
10
Turn straight onto US 150; IL 1
14 mi·20 min·Georgetown Road
11
Continue on US 150; IL 1
1.9 mi·2 min·North State Street
12
Continue on US 150; IL 1
6.1 mi·9 min·Georgetown Road
13
Continue on US 150; IL 1
0.3 mi·28 sec·1575 E US 36
14
Continue on US 150; IL 1
10 mi·14 min·Georgetown Road
15
Continue on US 150; IL 1
1.4 mi·3 min·IL Route 1
16
Turn right onto US 150; IL 1
512 ft·8 sec·West Elliot Street
17
Turn left onto US 150; IL 1
1.7 mi·2 min·North Central Avenue
18
Continue on IL 1
0.1 mi·11 sec·Vandalia Way
19
Turn straight onto IL 1
30 mi·45 min·South Main Street
20
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
1.9 mi·7 min·East 150th Road
21
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.2 mi·1 min·West Broadway Street
22
Turn left onto North York Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·North York Street
23
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 141.5 miles from Mount Morris, IL, or about 2h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.5 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 62 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 141.5 miles or 2h 41m 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 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 Mount Morris, 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 Morris, IL
This is one driving day of about 283 miles and 5h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 miles from Mount Morris, 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 39 for about 103.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 141.5 mi from Mount Morris, IL
· 2h 41m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.24 one way
$88.49 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg99 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$48.58
$97.16
premium
$4.89
$54.46
$108.92
diesel
$5.61
$62.48
$124.97
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
20 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Champaign, Illinois
Other
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Champaign, Illinois
EV Connect
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Champaign, Illinois
Tesla
1 DCFC
Pilot Flying J Charging Station
Oakwood, Illinois
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Champaign, Illinois
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Champaign, Illinois
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Urbana, Illinois
Tesla
1 DCFC
Electrify America Charging Station
Champaign, Illinois
Electrify America
1 DCFC
Other: 5
ChargePoint: 4
Tesla: 3
Blink: 3
EV Connect: 2
Tesla Destination: 1
Electrify America: 1
EVgo: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
84.9
1
$29.71
$13.58
Efficient EV
70.8
0
$24.76
$11.32
EV Truck/SUV
113.2
1
$39.62
$18.11
Gas CO2
99 kg
EV CO2
33 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Mount Morris, IL
Afternoon
in Mount Morris on Friday
Local time
12:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
York, IL
Afternoon
in York on Friday
Local time
12:13 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
5 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 50m 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 Morris, IL to York, IL covers 283 miles and takes about 5h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 39, I 74, South Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 141.5 miles from Mount Morris, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.24 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 283 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 126.1 miles (US 51): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 133.7 miles (I 74; US 51): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 214.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Mount Morris, IL and York, IL, road signs point toward Champaign, Saint Louis and Decatur.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
