Origin
York, IL
Night in York on Tuesday
Local time
10:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from York, IL to Athens, IL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 55m
Distance
160.4 mi
258 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 42m
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6 AM
3h 55m
8 AM
4h 21m
10 AM
4h 4m
12 PM
4h 2m
3 PM
4h 6m
5 PM
4h 20m
8 PM
3h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
York, IL
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Athens, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from York, IL to Athens, IL covers 160.4 miles and takes about 3h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Broadway Street, East 150th Road, IL 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.08 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
80.2 miles from York, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 55m drive with frequent turns across 160.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 48 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Broadway Street 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 York, IL to Athens, IL is easy. At 3h 55m 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 York, IL to Athens, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Broadway Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 150th Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| IL 1 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Angling Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South York Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Cleone Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| IL 130 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Haughton Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Broadway Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York, IL and Athens, IL.
1
Start on North York Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
North York Street
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Broadway Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
West Broadway Street
3
Continue on East 150th Road
1.9 mi
·
7 min
·
East 150th Road
4
Turn sharp right onto IL 1
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
IL 1
5
Turn left onto East Angling Road
9.0 mi
·
15 min
·
East Angling Road
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Angling Road
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
East Angling Road
7
Continue on South York Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South York Street
8
Continue on North Cleone Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cleone Road
9
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
10
Merge slight left
16 mi
·
17 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward IL 130
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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IL 130
12
Turn right onto North Haughton Highway
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
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North Haughton Highway
13
Continue on 1700E
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
1700E
14
Continue on North Haughton Highway
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Haughton Highway
15
Continue on County Road 1775 E
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 1775 E
16
Continue on County Road 1825 E
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 1825 E
17
Continue on Route 130
10.0 mi
·
14 min
·
Route 130
18
Continue on Illinois Route 130
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Illinois Route 130
19
Continue on 18th Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
18th Street
20
Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
21
Continue on Illinois Route 16
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Illinois Route 16
22
Turn right onto Lerna Road
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Lerna Road
23
Turn left onto Dewitt Avenue East
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Dewitt Avenue East
24
Continue on Route 121
34 mi
·
48 min
·
Route 121
25
Turn left onto West Main Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
26
Continue on East Elwin Road
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
East Elwin Road
27
Turn right onto South Business Route 51
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Business Route 51
28
Take the ramp right toward US 51 North: Springfield, Bloomington
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
US 51 North: Springfield, Bloomington
29
Merge slight left
5.2 mi
·
5 min
30
Take the exit slight right toward I 72 West, US 36 West: Springfield
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 72 West, US 36 West: Springfield
31
Merge slight left
25 mi
·
26 min
32
Take the exit slight right toward Riverton, Dawson
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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Riverton, Dawson
33
Turn right onto Overpass Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Overpass Road
34
Continue on Lincoln Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Street
35
Turn right onto North 7th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North 7th Street
36
Continue on County Highway 5A
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
County Highway 5A
37
Continue on South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
South Main Street
38
Continue on South Williamsville Road
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
South Williamsville Road
39
Turn left onto Valor Parkway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Valor Parkway
40
Continue on Old Route 66
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Route 66
41
Turn left onto County Highway 2
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
County Highway 2
42
Continue on Dinius Road
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Dinius Road
43
Continue on County Road 11 North
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
County Road 11 North
44
Turn right
1.5 mi
·
2 min
45
Turn left onto Springfield Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Road
46
Continue on East Hargrave Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Hargrave Street
47
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
108 ft
·
4 sec
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North Main Street
48
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 80.2 miles from York, IL, or about 1h 57m 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 80 miles or 1h 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.2 miles or 1h 57m 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Athens, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving York, 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 York, IL
This is one driving day of about 160.4 miles and 3h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from York, 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 80.2 mi from York, IL · 1h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 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 80.2 miles from York, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Athens, IL
The final approach into Athens, 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 Athens, 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
$25.08 one way
$50.15 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $27.53 | $55.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $30.87 | $61.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.41 | $70.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.1 | 0 | $16.84 | $7.70 |
| Efficient EV | 40.1 | 0 | $14.04 | $6.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.2 | 0 | $22.46 | $10.27 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Destination
Athens, IL
Night in Athens on Tuesday
Local time
10:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
3h 55m 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 York, IL to Athens, IL covers 160.4 miles and takes about 3h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Broadway Street, East 150th Road, IL 1. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 80.2 miles from York, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.08 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from York, IL to Athens, IL is easy. At 3h 55m 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 York, IL to Athens, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from York, IL to Athens, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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