Origin
Oak Park, IL
Morning in Oak Park on Monday
Local time
10:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Park, IL to York, IL
Drive Time
4h 12m
Distance
243 mi
391 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 0m
★
6 AM
4h 13m
8 AM
4h 39m
10 AM
4h 22m
12 PM
4h 20m
3 PM
4h 23m
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.
Oak Park, IL
Radosław Krupa
York, IL
NIKOLAI FOMIN
Trip Overview
The drive from Oak Park, IL to York, IL covers 243 miles and takes about 4h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Washington Boulevard, North Austin Boulevard, West Madison Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.91 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
121.5 miles from Oak Park, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 12m drive with frequent turns across 243 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Washington Boulevard 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 12m 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 Oak Park, IL to York, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Austin Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Madison Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Cicero Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cicero Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 167th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 57 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Market Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Washington Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Park, IL and York, IL.
1
Start on South Ridgeland Avenue
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
South Ridgeland Avenue
2
Turn left onto Washington Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Boulevard
3
Turn right onto North Austin Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Austin Boulevard
4
Turn left onto West Madison Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Madison Street
5
Turn right onto South Cicero Avenue
14 mi
·
22 min
·
South Cicero Avenue
6
Continue on Cicero Avenue
6.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Cicero Avenue
7
Turn left onto 167th Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
167th Street
8
Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
9
Merge slight left
105 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward Market Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Market Street
11
Turn left
95 ft
·
5 sec
12
Turn left onto Market Street
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Market Street
13
Turn right onto East Marketview Drive
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Marketview Drive
14
Turn left onto North Neil Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
North Neil Street
15
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
16
Merge slight left
32 mi
·
35 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 1
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 150, IL 1
18
Keep slight right to continue on US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
19
Turn straight onto Georgetown Road
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Georgetown Road
20
Continue on North State Street
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North State Street
21
Continue on Georgetown Road
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Georgetown Road
22
Continue on 1575 E US 36
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
1575 E US 36
23
Continue on Georgetown Road
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Georgetown Road
24
Continue on IL Route 1
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
IL Route 1
25
Turn right onto West Elliot Street
512 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Elliot Street
26
Turn left onto North Central Avenue
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Central Avenue
27
Continue on Vandalia Way
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Vandalia Way
28
Turn straight onto South Main Street
30 mi
·
45 min
·
South Main Street
29
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
1.9 mi
·
7 min
·
East 150th Road
30
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Street
31
Turn left onto North York Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
North York Street
32
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 121.5 miles from Oak Park, IL, or about 2h 6m 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 80 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121.5 miles or 2h 6m 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 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 Oak Park, 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 Oak Park, IL
This is one driving day of about 243 miles and 4h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Oak Park, 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 121.5 mi from Oak Park, IL · 2h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
122 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 121.5 miles from Oak Park, 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
$36.91 one way
$73.82 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
85 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $40.69 | $81.38 |
| premium | $4.80 | $45.87 | $91.75 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $53.99 | $107.97 |
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: 85 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.9 | 0 | $25.51 | $11.66 |
| Efficient EV | 60.8 | 0 | $21.26 | $9.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 97.2 | 1 | $34.02 | $15.55 |
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% 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
Morning in York on Monday
Local time
10:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
4h 12m 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 Oak Park, IL to York, IL covers 243 miles and takes about 4h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Washington Boulevard, North Austin Boulevard, West Madison Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 121.5 miles from Oak Park, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.91 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 12m 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 Oak Park, IL to York, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Oak Park, IL to York, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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