Origin
Rock Island, IL
Afternoon in Rock Island on Tuesday
Local time
2:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Rock Island, IL to York, IL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 50m
Distance
290.7 mi
468 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 37m
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6 AM
5h 50m
8 AM
6h 16m
10 AM
5h 59m
12 PM
5h 57m
3 PM
6h 1m
5 PM
6h 15m
8 PM
5h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rock Island, IL
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York, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rock Island, IL to York, IL covers 290.7 miles and takes about 5h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 74, South Main Street, Georgetown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 187.1 miles on I 74. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.45 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
145.3 miles from Rock Island, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 37m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 5h 50m highway drive covering 290.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 74 and South Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 187.1 miles on I 74.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 74 is the longest continuous segment at about 187.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and South Main Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 16th Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 290.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (16th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (IL 92 / 1st Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 134.8 miles (I 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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16th Street
Turn left onto 16th Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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IL 92 / 1st Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto IL 92 / 1st Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
134.8 mi into trip
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~2h 25m in
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I 74
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74 toward I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Sain...
8
141.4 mi into trip
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~2h 32m in
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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...
7
222.5 mi into trip
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~4h 1m 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 Rock Island, IL and York, IL, road signs point toward Indianapolis and Decatur.
Indianapolis
134.8 mi in
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~2h 25m
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via I 74
Decatur
141.4 mi in
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~2h 32m
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via I 74; US 51
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 187.1 mi | 3h 21m |
| South Main Street | 30.4 mi | 45m |
| Georgetown Road | 29.6 mi | 44m |
| I 280 | 15.8 mi | 16m |
| I 474 | 13.8 mi | 14m |
| Centennial Expressway | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| East 150th Road | 1.9 mi | 7m |
| North State Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 187.1 mi, about 3h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rock Island, IL and York, IL.
1
Start on US 67
293 ft
·
10 sec
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15th Street
2
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
408 ft
·
19 sec
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2nd Avenue
3
Turn left onto 16th Street
401 ft
·
18 sec
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16th Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto IL 92
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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1st Avenue
5
Continue on IL 92
3.8 mi
·
4 min
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Centennial Expressway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 280 East: Chicago
7
Merge onto I 280
16 mi
·
16 min
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I 280
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74
73 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
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I 74
Toward I 74 East: Peoria
9
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 474 East: Indianapolis
10
Merge onto I 474
14 mi
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14 min
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I 474
11
Merge onto I 74
27 mi
·
28 min
·
I 74
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74
6.6 mi
·
7 min
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I 74
Toward I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 74; US 51
81 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
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I 74; US 51
Toward I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur
Use the slight right lane.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward US 150, IL 1
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
16
Turn straight onto US 150; IL 1
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Georgetown Road
17
Continue on US 150; IL 1
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North State Street
18
Continue on US 150; IL 1
6.1 mi
·
9 min
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Georgetown Road
19
Continue on US 150; IL 1
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
1575 E US 36
20
Continue on US 150; IL 1
10 mi
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14 min
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Georgetown Road
21
Continue on US 150; IL 1
1.4 mi
·
3 min
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IL Route 1
22
Turn right onto US 150; IL 1
512 ft
·
8 sec
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West Elliot Street
23
Turn left onto US 150; IL 1
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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North Central Avenue
24
Continue on IL 1
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
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Vandalia Way
25
Turn straight onto IL 1
30 mi
·
45 min
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South Main Street
26
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
1.9 mi
·
7 min
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East 150th Road
27
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
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West Broadway Street
28
Turn left onto North York Street
0.1 mi
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27 sec
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North York Street
29
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 145.3 miles from Rock Island, IL, or about 2h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 187.1 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 80 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 145.3 miles or 2h 37m 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 25m
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 Rock Island, 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 Rock Island, IL
This is one driving day of about 290.7 miles and 5h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Rock Island, 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 74 for about 187.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 145.3 mi from Rock Island, IL · 2h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
145 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 145.3 miles from Rock Island, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 74 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 187.1 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
$45.45 one way
$90.90 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
102 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $49.90 | $99.80 |
| premium | $4.89 | $55.94 | $111.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $64.18 | $128.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 101.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 87.2 | 1 | $30.52 | $13.95 |
| Efficient EV | 72.7 | 0 | $25.44 | $11.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 116.3 | 1 | $40.70 | $18.60 |
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% 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.
Destination
York, IL
Afternoon in York on Tuesday
Local time
2:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Bloomington, IL
145 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
7 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 50m 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 Rock Island, IL to York, IL covers 290.7 miles and takes about 5h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 74, South Main Street, Georgetown Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 145.3 miles from Rock Island, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.45 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 is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 290.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (16th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (IL 92 / 1st Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 134.8 miles (I 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Rock Island, IL and York, IL, road signs point toward Indianapolis and Decatur.
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