The drive from Pontoon Beach, IL to York, IL covers 153.7 miles and takes about 3h 7m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, East Angling Road, I 270 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 120 miles on I 70.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
76.9 miles from Pontoon Beach, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 25m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 7m. Total distance: 153.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 3h 7m highway drive covering 153.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and East Angling Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 120 miles on I 70.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 120 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and East Angling Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 7m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (Pontoon Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Pontoon Road
Turn left onto Pontoon Road
Navigation decision point
4
11.5 mi into trip|~14m in|I 70
Merge onto I 70 toward I 70 East: Indianapolis
Merge point - match speed before joining
Toward I 70 East: Indianapolis
5
94.3 mi into trip|~1h 44m in|I 70
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 toward I 70 East: Indianapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 70 East: Indianapolis
5
151.4 mi into trip|~2h 58m 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.
On the drive from Pontoon Beach, IL to York, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Martinsville along the way.
Martinsville
131.5 mi in|~2h 24m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 70
120 mi
2h 9m
East Angling Road
13.7 mi
24m
I 270
9 mi
10m
IL 1
3.3 mi
5m
North York Street
2 mi
3m
East 150th Road
1.9 mi
7m
IL 111
1.7 mi
2m
North Cleone Road
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 120 mi, about 2h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pontoon Beach, IL and York, IL.
1
Start on this road
13 ft·3 sec·this road
2
Turn right
56 ft·9 sec
3
Turn left onto Pontoon Road
0.5 mi·54 sec·Pontoon Road
4
Turn left onto IL 111
1.7 mi·2 min·IL 111
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward I 270 East: Effingham
6
Merge onto I 270
9.0 mi·10 min·I 270
7
Merge onto I 70
83 mi·1 hr 29 min·I 70
Toward I 70 East: Indianapolis
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70
37 mi·39 min·I 70
Toward I 70 East: Indianapolis
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward Martinsville
10
Turn right onto North Cleone Road
0.6 mi·1 min·North Cleone Road
11
Continue on North York Street
1.9 mi·3 min·North York Street
12
Continue on East Angling Road
4.8 mi·8 min·East Angling Road
13
Continue on East Angling Road
9.0 mi·15 min·East Angling Road
14
Turn right onto IL 1
3.3 mi·5 min·IL 1
15
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
1.9 mi·7 min·East 150th Road
16
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.2 mi·1 min·West Broadway Street
17
Turn left onto North York Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·North York Street
18
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 76.9 miles from Pontoon Beach, IL, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 120 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 34 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.9 miles or 1h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 18m
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 Pontoon Beach, 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 Pontoon Beach, IL
This is one driving day of about 153.7 miles and 3h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Pontoon Beach, 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 70 for about 120 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76.9 mi from Pontoon Beach, IL
· 1h 25m into the drive
3.6 mi from route
~9 min detour
$20 to $30
mile 87.8
Effingham, Illinois
Hours: 6–10 am
+12175407716
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.03 one way
$48.06 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg54 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$26.38
$52.77
premium
$4.89
$29.58
$59.16
diesel
$5.61
$33.94
$67.87
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
4 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: good
InCharge Energy Charging Station
Casey, Illinois
InCharge
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Effingham, Illinois
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Effingham, Illinois
Tesla
1 DCFC
Electrify America Charging Station
Effingham, Illinois
Electrify America
1 DCFC
Tesla: 2
InCharge: 1
Electrify America: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
46.1
0
$16.14
$7.38
Efficient EV
38.4
0
$13.45
$6.15
EV Truck/SUV
61.5
0
$21.52
$9.84
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Pontoon Beach, IL
Morning
in Pontoon Beach on Friday
Local time
6:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
York, IL
Morning
in York on Friday
Local time
6:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Hillsboro, IL
77 mi in
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
26 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
3h 7m 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 Pontoon Beach, IL to York, IL covers 153.7 miles and takes about 3h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, East Angling Road, I 270. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.9 miles from Pontoon Beach, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.03 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 7m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (Pontoon Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining.
On the drive from Pontoon Beach, IL to York, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Martinsville along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
EV charging comes from the
NREL Alternative Fuels
dataset.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
