Drive Time
2h 39m
Distance
135.4 mi
218 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
Photo: NIKOLAI FOMIN
The drive from Riverton, IL to York, IL covers 135.4 miles and takes about 2h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Overpass Road, US 36 East, US 51 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.10 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
67.7 miles from Riverton, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 39m drive with frequent turns across 135.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Overpass Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 36 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 51 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Decatur | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 51 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Elwin Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 121 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Riverton, IL and York, IL.
Start on East Lincoln Street
Continue on Overpass Road
Take the ramp slight left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East, US 51 South: Decatur, Pana
Keep slight right to continue on US 51 South: Pana
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward Decatur, Elwin, Mount Zion
Turn slight left
Turn left onto South Business Route 51
Turn left onto West Elwin Road
Continue on West Main Street
Turn right onto South State Route 121
Continue on Dewitt Avenue
Turn right onto Lerna Road
Turn left onto Illinois Route 16
Continue on West Lincoln Avenue
Turn right onto 18th Street
Continue on Illinois Route 130
Continue on Route 130
Continue on County Road 1825 East
Continue on County Road 1775 E
Continue on North Haughton Highway
Continue on 1700E
Continue on North Haughton Highway
Turn left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward Martinsville
Turn right onto North Cleone Road
Continue on North York Street
Continue on East Angling Road
Continue on East Angling Road
Turn right onto IL 1
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
Continue on West Broadway Street
Turn left onto North York Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.7 miles or 1h 19m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near York, IL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Riverton, 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 Riverton, IL
This is one driving day of about 135.4 miles and 2h 39m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.7 mi from Riverton, IL · 1h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 67.7 miles from Riverton, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$20.10 one way
$40.20 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $22.67 | $45.34 |
| premium | $4.65 | $24.81 | $49.62 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $28.27 | $56.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.22 | $6.50 |
| Efficient EV | 33.9 | 0 | $11.85 | $5.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.2 | 0 | $18.96 | $8.67 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Riverton on Saturday
Local time
8:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in York on Saturday
Local time
8:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
55°F
Decatur, IL
68 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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