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Trip from Somerset, IL to York, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 38m

Distance

132.4 mi

213 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 28m ★
6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
3h 0m
10 AM
2h 46m
12 PM
2h 44m
3 PM
2h 47m
5 PM
2h 59m
8 PM
2h 32m

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

Downtown Somerset, IL, IL

Somerset, IL

Boys in Bristol Photography

city in North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

York, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Somerset, IL to York, IL covers 132.4 miles and takes about 2h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Deneal Road, South Commercial Street, Highway 45 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.70 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

66.2 miles from Somerset, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 38m drive with frequent turns across 132.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Deneal 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Somerset, IL to York, IL is easy. At 2h 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Somerset, IL to York, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Deneal Road
South Commercial Street
Highway 45
North Walnut Street
West 9th Street
North Cherry Street
County Road 1550 East
1150E

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Deneal Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Somerset Road

115 ft · 12 sec · Somerset Road
2

Turn sharp left onto Deneal Road

1.2 mi · 4 min · Deneal Road
3

Continue on Deneal Road

1.4 mi · 5 min · Deneal Road
4

At the end of the road, turn right

2.8 mi · 3 min
5

Continue straight

5.9 mi · 9 min
6

At the end of the road, turn right onto South Commercial Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · South Commercial Street
7

Continue on United States Highway 45

20 mi · 25 min · United States Highway 45
8

Continue straight

45 mi · 1 hr 7 min
9

Turn left onto North Walnut Street

0.6 mi · 53 sec · North Walnut Street
10

Turn right onto West 9th Street

0.4 mi · 39 sec · West 9th Street
11

Turn left onto North Cherry Street

8.9 mi · 13 min · North Cherry Street
12

Continue on County Road 1550 East

2.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 1550 East
13

Continue on 1150E

10 mi · 15 min · 1150E
14

Continue on 15th Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · 15th Street
15

Continue on 1200E

8.2 mi · 12 min · 1200E
16

Continue on County Road 1400E

9.7 mi · 14 min · County Road 1400E
17

Continue on IL 1

13 mi · 18 min · IL 1
18

Turn right onto East 150th Road

1.9 mi · 7 min · East 150th Road
19

Continue on West Broadway Street

0.2 mi · 1 min · West Broadway Street
20

Turn left onto North York Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · North York Street
21

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.2 miles from Somerset, IL, or about 1h 19m 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 29 miles or 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 66.2 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 10m

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 Somerset, 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 Somerset, IL

This is one driving day of about 132.4 miles and 2h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Somerset, 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 66.2 mi from Somerset, IL · 1h 19m into the drive

city in and county seat of Edwards County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albion, IL

66 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.

Popular next leg

Albion, IL to York, IL

72.5 mi · 1h 53m

Pacing Suggestions

Norris City, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albion, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 66.2 miles from Somerset, 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

$20.70 one way

$41.40 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $22.73 $45.45
premium $4.89 $25.48 $50.96
diesel $5.61 $29.23 $58.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39.7 0 $13.90 $6.36
Efficient EV 33.1 0 $11.58 $5.30
EV Truck/SUV 53 0 $18.54 $8.47

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

15 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 15, 2026

Origin

Somerset, IL

Night in Somerset on Wednesday

Local time

10:05 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

York, IL

Night in York on Wednesday

Local time

10:05 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

75°F

Albion, IL

66 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

3 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

2h 38m 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 Somerset, IL to York, IL covers 132.4 miles and takes about 2h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Deneal Road, South Commercial Street, Highway 45. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.2 miles from Somerset, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.70 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Somerset, IL to York, IL is easy. At 2h 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Somerset, IL to York, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Somerset, IL to York, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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