Origin
Patton, IL
Morning in Patton on Saturday
Local time
6:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Patton, IL to York, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
30.3 mi
49 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Patton, IL
Stéphane Tendon
York, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Patton, IL to York, IL covers 30.3 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on IL 1, US 40, North 2350th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.7 miles on IL 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 30.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 3m highway drive covering 30.3 miles, with most of the trip on IL 1 and US 40. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.7 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 10 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 16.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IL 1 and US 40. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near North Fern Lake Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 3m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (North Fern Lake Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (East Jones Road): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (North 2350th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
North Fern Lake Road
Turn left onto North Fern Lake Road
Navigation decision point
3
1.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
East Jones Road
Turn right onto East Jones Road
Navigation decision point
4
2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
North 2350th Street
Turn left onto North 2350th Street
Navigation decision point
5
28 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
East 150th Road
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
30.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
North York Street
Turn left onto North York Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 1 | 16.7 mi | 24m |
| US 40 | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| North 2350th Street | 3 mi | 11m |
| East 150th Road | 1.9 mi | 7m |
| East 2250th Road | 1 mi | 4m |
| North Fern Lake Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| East Jones Road | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| West Broadway Street | 0.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
IL 1
— 16.7 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Patton, IL and York, IL.
1
Start on East 2250th Road
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
East 2250th Road
2
Turn left onto North Fern Lake Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Fern Lake Road
3
Turn right onto East Jones Road
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jones Road
4
Turn left onto North 2350th Street
3.0 mi
·
11 min
·
North 2350th Street
5
Turn right onto US 40
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
US 40
6
Turn left onto IL 1
17 mi
·
24 min
·
IL 1
7
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
1.9 mi
·
7 min
·
East 150th Road
8
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Street
9
Turn left onto North York Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
North York Street
10
Arrive at destination
North York Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.2 mi from Patton, IL · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.2 miles from Patton, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.74 one way
$9.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Destination
York, IL
Morning in York on Saturday
Local time
6:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Marshall, IL
15 mi in
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
22 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
1h 3m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Patton, IL to York, IL covers 30.3 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are IL 1, US 40, North 2350th 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 15.2 miles from Patton, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 3m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (North Fern Lake Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (East Jones Road): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (North 2350th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Patton, 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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