Origin
Oak Park, IL
Morning in Oak Park on Friday
Local time
11:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Oak Park, IL to York, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 7m
Distance
233.8 mi
376 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 54m
★
6 AM
5h 7m
8 AM
5h 34m
10 AM
5h 17m
12 PM
5h 14m
3 PM
5h 18m
5 PM
5h 33m
8 PM
4h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Park, IL
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York, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oak Park, IL to York, IL covers 233.8 miles and takes about 5h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 57, I 74, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 105.4 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.55 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
116.9 miles from Oak Park, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 7m. Total distance: 233.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Oak Park, IL to York, IL covers 233.8 miles and takes about 5h 7m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 105.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near North Austin Boulevard.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 233.8 miles you will encounter 18 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 0.7 miles (North Austin Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.3 miles (I 57): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.7 mi into trip
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~2m in
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North Austin Boulevard
Turn right onto North Austin Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue
Turn right onto IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
23.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
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I 57
Merge onto I 57
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
128.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 35m in
Take the exit toward Market Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 240
Toward Market Street
7
165.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 18m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 105.4 mi | 1h 54m |
| I 74 | 32.4 mi | 35m |
| South Main Street | 30.4 mi | 45m |
| Georgetown Road | 29.6 mi | 44m |
| South Cicero Avenue | 13.6 mi | 22m |
| Cicero Avenue | 6.6 mi | 10m |
| Market Street | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| East 150th Road | 1.9 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 105.4 mi, about 1h 54m
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
·
41 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
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto West Madison Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Madison Street
5
Turn right onto IL 50
14 mi
·
22 min
·
South Cicero Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on IL 50
6.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Cicero Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto 167th Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
167th Street
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
9
Merge onto I 57
105 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
·
I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 240
Toward Market Street
11
Turn left
96 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
·
39 sec
·
East Marketview Drive
14
Turn left onto North Neil Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Neil Street
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
16
Merge onto I 74
32 mi
·
35 min
·
I 74
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward US 150, IL 1
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
19
Turn straight onto US 150; IL 1
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Georgetown Road
20
Continue on US 150; IL 1
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North State Street
21
Continue on US 150; IL 1
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Georgetown Road
22
Continue on US 150; IL 1
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
1575 E US 36
23
Continue on US 150; IL 1
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Georgetown Road
24
Continue on US 150; IL 1
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
IL Route 1
25
Turn right onto US 150; IL 1
512 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Elliot Street
26
Turn left onto US 150; IL 1
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Central Avenue
27
Continue on IL 1
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Vandalia Way
28
Turn straight onto IL 1
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 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 116.9 miles from Oak Park, IL, or about 2h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.4 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 51 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 116.9 miles or 2h 22m 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 57m
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 233.8 miles and 5h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 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.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 105.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 116.9 mi from Oak Park, IL · 2h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
117 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 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 116.9 miles from Oak Park, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 105.4 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.55 one way
$73.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
82 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $40.13 | $80.27 |
| premium | $4.89 | $44.99 | $89.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $51.62 | $103.24 |
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: 81.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.1 | 0 | $24.55 | $11.22 |
| Efficient EV | 58.5 | 0 | $20.46 | $9.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 93.5 | 1 | $32.73 | $14.96 |
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
27 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 Friday
Local time
11:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Mostly Cloudy
SSW 15 mph
13% chance
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
1 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
5h 7m 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 233.8 miles and takes about 5h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, I 74, South Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 116.9 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 $36.55 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 233.8 miles you will encounter 18 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 0.7 miles (North Austin Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.3 miles (I 57): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Oak Park, IL to York, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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