Origin
Round Lake Beach, IL
Afternoon in Round Lake Beach on Thursday
Local time
12:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Round Lake Beach, IL to York, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 52m
Distance
286.5 mi
461 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 39m
★
6 AM
4h 53m
8 AM
5h 20m
10 AM
5h 2m
12 PM
4h 59m
3 PM
5h 3m
5 PM
5h 18m
8 PM
4h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Round Lake Beach, IL
Ryan Latimer
York, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Round Lake Beach, IL to York, IL covers 286.5 miles and takes about 4h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Cedar Lake Road, Railroad Avenue, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.79 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
143.2 miles from Round Lake Beach, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 52m. Total distance: 286.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 52m drive with frequent turns across 286.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 49 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Cedar Lake Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
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 4h 52m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Round Lake Beach, IL to York, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Cedar Lake Road | — | — |
| Railroad Avenue | — | — |
| East Main Street | — | — |
| West Belvidere Road | — | — |
| Ivanhoe Road | — | — |
| Antioch Road | — | — |
| Old Peterson Road | — | — |
| Peterson Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Cedar Lake Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Round Lake Beach, IL and York, IL.
1
Start on the route
141 ft
·
13 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto North Cedar Lake Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Cedar Lake Road
3
Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
4
Continue on East Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
5
Turn left onto West Belvidere Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Belvidere Road
6
Turn right onto Ivanhoe Road
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Ivanhoe Road
7
Continue on Antioch Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Antioch Road
8
Continue on Old Peterson Road
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Old Peterson Road
9
Continue on Peterson Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Peterson Road
10
Continue straight
436 ft
·
18 sec
11
Turn slight right onto North Milwaukee Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Milwaukee Avenue
12
Turn left onto East Park Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Park Avenue
13
Continue on Rockland Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Rockland Road
14
Turn left onto I 94 Toll East: Indiana
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 94 Toll East: Indiana
15
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
16
Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
23 mi
·
28 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
17
Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
18
Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
19
Continue on Mile-Long Bridge
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mile-Long Bridge
20
Continue on Tri-State Tollway
8.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
21
Take the exit slight right toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street
22
Keep slight left to continue on IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue
23
Turn straight onto Cicero Avenue
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Cicero Avenue
24
Turn left onto 167th Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
167th Street
25
Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
26
Merge slight left
105 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
27
Take the exit slight right toward Market Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Market Street
28
Turn left
95 ft
·
5 sec
29
Turn left onto Market Street
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Market Street
30
Turn right onto East Marketview Drive
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Marketview Drive
31
Turn left onto North Neil Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
North Neil Street
32
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
33
Merge slight left
32 mi
·
35 min
34
Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 1
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 150, IL 1
35
Keep slight right to continue on US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
36
Turn straight onto Georgetown Road
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Georgetown Road
37
Continue on North State Street
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North State Street
38
Continue on Georgetown Road
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Georgetown Road
39
Continue on 1575 E US 36
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
1575 E US 36
40
Continue on Georgetown Road
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Georgetown Road
41
Continue on IL Route 1
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
IL Route 1
42
Turn right onto West Elliot Street
512 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Elliot Street
43
Turn left onto North Central Avenue
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Central Avenue
44
Continue on Vandalia Way
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Vandalia Way
45
Turn straight onto South Main Street
30 mi
·
45 min
·
South Main Street
46
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
1.9 mi
·
7 min
·
East 150th Road
47
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Street
48
Turn left onto North York Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
North York Street
49
Arrive at your destination
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 143.2 miles from Round Lake Beach, IL, or about 2h 26m into the drive.
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 63 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 143.2 miles or 2h 26m 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
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 Round Lake 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 Round Lake Beach, IL
This is one driving day of about 286.5 miles and 4h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from Round Lake 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 143.2 mi from Round Lake Beach, IL · 2h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
143 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 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 143.2 miles from Round Lake Beach, 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.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.79 one way
$89.58 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
100 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $49.18 | $98.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $55.13 | $110.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $63.26 | $126.51 |
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: 100.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 86 | 1 | $30.08 | $13.75 |
| Efficient EV | 71.6 | 0 | $25.07 | $11.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 114.6 | 1 | $40.11 | $18.34 |
Gas CO2
100 kg
EV CO2
34 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.
Destination
York, IL
Afternoon in York on Thursday
Local time
12:02 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
4h 52m 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 Round Lake Beach, IL to York, IL covers 286.5 miles and takes about 4h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Cedar Lake Road, Railroad Avenue, East Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 143.2 miles from Round Lake Beach, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.79 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 straightforward 4h 52m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Round Lake Beach, IL to York, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Round Lake Beach, IL to York, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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