The drive from Stickney, IL to York, IL covers 229.4 miles and takes about 4h 58m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 57, I 74, South Main Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 105.4 miles on I 57.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.86 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
114.7 miles from Stickney, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 15m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 58m. Total distance: 229.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 58m highway drive covering 229.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and I 74. The longest continuous stretch is about 105.4 miles on I 57.
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 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 105.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 74. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue.
Driving Effort5/10
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 229.4 miles you will encounter 16 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 2 miles (IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles (I 57): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 124.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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2 mi into trip|~3m in|IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
18.9 mi into trip|~31m in|I 57
Merge onto I 57
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
124.3 mi into trip|~2h 26m in
Take the exit toward Market Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 240
Toward Market Street
5
128 mi into trip|~2h 32m in|North Neil Street
Turn left onto North Neil Street
Navigation decision point
7
161.2 mi into trip|~3h 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
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
105.4 mi
1h 54m
I 74
32.4 mi
35m
South Main Street
30.4 mi
45m
Georgetown Road
29.6 mi
44m
South Cicero Avenue
9.6 mi
15m
Cicero Avenue
6.6 mi
10m
Market Street
3.2 mi
4m
Pershing Road
2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 105.4 mi, about 1h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stickney, IL and York, IL.
1
Start on Pershing Road
2.0 mi·3 min·Pershing Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto IL 50
9.6 mi·15 min·South Cicero Avenue
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on IL 50
6.6 mi·10 min·Cicero Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Turn left onto 167th Street
0.2 mi·26 sec·167th Street
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
6
Merge onto I 57
105 mi·1 hr 54 min·I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·26 sec
Exit 240Toward Market Street
8
Turn left
96 ft·5 sec
9
Turn left onto Market Street
3.2 mi·4 min·Market Street
10
Turn right onto East Marketview Drive
0.3 mi·39 sec·East Marketview Drive
11
Turn left onto North Neil Street
0.3 mi·41 sec·North Neil Street
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
13
Merge onto I 74
32 mi·35 min·I 74
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·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·14 min·Georgetown Road
21
Continue on US 150; IL 1
1.4 mi·3 min·IL Route 1
22
Turn right onto US 150; IL 1
512 ft·8 sec·West Elliot Street
23
Turn left onto US 150; IL 1
1.7 mi·2 min·North Central Avenue
24
Continue on IL 1
0.1 mi·11 sec·Vandalia Way
25
Turn straight onto IL 1
30 mi·45 min·South Main Street
26
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
1.9 mi·7 min·East 150th Road
27
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.2 mi·1 min·West Broadway Street
28
Turn left onto North York Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·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 114.7 miles from Stickney, IL, or about 2h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.4 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 50 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.7 miles or 2h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 49m
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 Stickney, 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 Stickney, IL
This is one driving day of about 229.4 miles and 4h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Stickney, 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 57 for about 105.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 114.7 mi from Stickney, IL
· 2h 15m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.86 one way
$71.73 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg80 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$39.38
$78.75
premium
$4.89
$44.15
$88.29
diesel
$5.61
$50.65
$101.30
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
68.8
0
$24.09
$11.01
Efficient EV
57.4
0
$20.07
$9.18
EV Truck/SUV
91.8
1
$32.12
$14.68
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 18, 2026
Origin
Stickney, IL
Late night
in Stickney on Saturday
Local time
4:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
York, IL
Late night
in York on Saturday
Local time
4:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 13 mph76% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 1:54AM CDT until April 18 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 1:33AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
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
5 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 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 Stickney, IL to York, IL covers 229.4 miles and takes about 4h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, 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 114.7 miles from Stickney, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.86 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 229.4 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles (I 57): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 124.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Stickney, IL to York, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
