Trip from Poplar Grove, IL to York, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 58m

Distance

296 mi

476 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$46

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 46m ★

6 AM

5h 59m

8 AM

6h 25m

10 AM

6h 8m

12 PM

6h 5m

3 PM

6h 9m

5 PM

6h 23m

8 PM

5h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Poplar Grove, IL to York, IL covers 296 miles and takes about 5h 58m 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 122.4 miles on I 39. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.28 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

148 miles from Poplar Grove, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 42m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 58m. Total distance: 296 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 5h 58m highway drive covering 296 miles, with most of the trip on I 39 and I 74. The longest continuous stretch is about 122.4 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 27 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 122.4 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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 16.7 miles in near I 39; US 51.

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 296 miles you will encounter 12 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 16.7 miles (I 39; US 51): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 139.1 miles (US 51): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 146.7 miles (I 74; US 51): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

16.7 mi into trip | ~21m in | I 39; US 51

Keep slight right at fork onto I 39; US 51 toward I 39, US 51 South: Bloomington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 39, US 51 South: Bloomington

139.1 mi into trip | ~2h 33m 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...

146.7 mi into trip | ~2h 41m 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...

227.6 mi into trip | ~4h 9m 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

227.8 mi into trip | ~4h 9m 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

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Poplar Grove, IL and York, IL, road signs point toward Champaign, Saint Louis and Decatur.

Champaign

139.1 mi in | ~2h 33m | via US 51

Saint Louis

139.1 mi in | ~2h 33m | via US 51

Decatur

139.1 mi in | ~2h 33m | via US 51

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 39	122.4 mi	2h 11m
I 74	80.9 mi	1h 27m
South Main Street	30.4 mi	45m
Georgetown Road	29.6 mi	44m
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway	8.3 mi	8m
US 51	7.6 mi	8m
State Route 173	5.6 mi	7m
North State Street	2.2 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 39 — 122.4 mi, about 2h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Poplar Grove, IL and York, IL.

Start on North State Street

0.2 mi · 44 sec · North State Street

Turn left onto IL 173

0.5 mi · 56 sec · West Grove Street

Continue on IL 173

5.6 mi · 7 min · State Route 173

Continue on IL 173

1.5 mi · 2 min · West Lane Road

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 39; I 90; US 51

8.3 mi · 8 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 39; US 51

0.8 mi · 52 sec · I 39; US 51

Toward I 39, US 51 South: Bloomington

Continue on I 39; US 20; US 51

2.1 mi · 2 min · I 39; US 20; US 51

Keep slight right at fork onto I 39; US 51

119 mi · 2 hr 8 min · I 39; US 51

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

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, Decatur Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Toward US 150, IL 1

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Toward US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road

Turn straight onto US 150; IL 1

14 mi · 20 min · Georgetown Road

Continue on US 150; IL 1

1.9 mi · 2 min · North State Street

Continue on US 150; IL 1

6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road

Continue on US 150; IL 1

0.3 mi · 28 sec · 1575 E US 36

Continue on US 150; IL 1

10 mi · 14 min · Georgetown Road

Continue on US 150; IL 1

1.4 mi · 3 min · IL Route 1

Turn right onto US 150; IL 1

512 ft · 8 sec · West Elliot Street

Turn left onto US 150; IL 1

1.7 mi · 2 min · North Central Avenue

Continue on IL 1

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Vandalia Way

Turn straight onto IL 1

30 mi · 45 min · South Main Street

Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

1.9 mi · 7 min · East 150th Road

Continue on West Broadway Street

0.2 mi · 1 min · West Broadway Street

Turn left onto North York Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · North York Street

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 148 miles from Poplar Grove, IL, or about 2h 42m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 122.4 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 65 miles or 1h 13m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 148 miles or 2h 42m 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 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near York, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Poplar Grove, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Poplar Grove, IL

This is one driving day of about 296 miles and 5h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Poplar Grove, 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 122.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 148 mi from Poplar Grove, IL · 2h 42m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Champaign, IL

148 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

Aurora, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bloomington, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 148 miles from Poplar Grove, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 39 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 122.4 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

$46.28 one way

$92.55 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 104 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$50.81	$101.62
premium	$4.89	$56.96	$113.93
diesel	$5.61	$65.35	$130.71

Estimated Tolls: $0.58

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (8.3 mi) $0.58

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$46

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$72–$97

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 103.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	88.8	1	$31.08	$14.21
Efficient EV	74	0	$25.90	$11.84
EV Truck/SUV	118.4	1	$41.44	$18.94

Gas CO2

104 kg

EV CO2

35 kg (66% 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

Poplar Grove, IL

Evening in Poplar Grove on Thursday

Local time

5:32 PM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

York, IL

Evening in York on Thursday

Local time

5:32 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

6 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 58m 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 Poplar Grove, IL to York, IL covers 296 miles and takes about 5h 58m 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 148 miles from Poplar Grove, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.28 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.