Origin
York, IL
Evening in York on Sunday
Local time
5:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from York, IL to Atwood, IL
Drive Time
2h 19m
Distance
85.1 mi
137 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 10m
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6 AM
2h 19m
8 AM
2h 39m
10 AM
2h 26m
12 PM
2h 24m
3 PM
2h 27m
5 PM
2h 38m
8 PM
2h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
York, IL
NIKOLAI FOMIN
Atwood, IL
Mike Tyurin
Trip Overview
The drive from York, IL to Atwood, IL covers 85.1 miles and takes about 2h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on IL 1, County Road 950 N, West Jasper Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.7 miles on IL 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.93 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
42.6 miles from York, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from York, IL to Atwood, IL covers 85.1 miles and takes about 2h 19m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
IL 1 is the longest continuous segment at about 30.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Broadway Street.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from York, IL to Atwood, IL is easy. At 2h 19m with 36% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (IL 1): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 33 miles (US 150; IL 16; IL 133 / West Jasper Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 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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West Broadway Street
At end of road, turn right onto West Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.3 mi into trip
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~9m in
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IL 1
Turn sharp right onto IL 1
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
33 mi into trip
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~54m in
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US 150; IL 16; IL 133 / West Jasper Street
Turn left onto US 150; IL 16; IL 133 / West Jasper Street
Navigation decision point
3
46.7 mi into trip
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~1h 18m in
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IL 49 / North 150th Street
Turn right onto IL 49 / North 150th Street
Navigation decision point
4
56.9 mi into trip
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~1h 36m in
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US 36 / 2200 N
Turn left onto US 36 / 2200 N
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 1 | 30.7 mi | 45m |
| County Road 950 N | 25.7 mi | 38m |
| West Jasper Street | 10.7 mi | 18m |
| North 150th Street | 10.1 mi | 17m |
| East 150th Road | 1.9 mi | 7m |
| East 1220th Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| 2200 N | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East 1200th Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
IL 1
— 30.7 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York, IL and Atwood, IL.
1
Start on North York Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
North York Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto West Broadway Street
0.2 mi
·
56 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
31 mi
·
45 min
·
IL 1
5
Turn left onto US 150; IL 16; IL 133
11 mi
·
18 min
·
West Jasper Street
6
Continue on IL 133
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East 1200th Road
7
Continue on IL 133
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East 1220th Road
8
Continue on IL 133
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
East 1225th Road
9
Turn right onto IL 49
10 mi
·
17 min
·
North 150th Street
10
Turn left onto US 36
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
2200 N
11
Continue on US 36
16 mi
·
24 min
·
County Road 950 N
12
Continue on US 36
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Southline Road
13
Continue on US 36
9.2 mi
·
13 min
·
County Road 950 N
14
Turn right onto Main Street
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42.6 miles from York, IL, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.7 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 2h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.6 miles or 1h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Atwood, 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 85.1 miles and 2h 19m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on IL 1 for about 30.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.6 mi from York, IL · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 42.6 miles from York, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Atwood, IL
The final approach into Atwood, 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 Atwood, 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
$12.93 one way
$25.85 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $14.25 | $28.50 |
| premium | $4.80 | $16.07 | $32.13 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.91 | $37.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.94 | $4.08 |
| Efficient EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.45 | $3.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34 | 0 | $11.91 | $5.45 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Destination
Atwood, IL
Evening in Atwood on Sunday
Local time
5:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
56°F
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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 19m 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 Atwood, IL covers 85.1 miles and takes about 2h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are IL 1, County Road 950 N, West Jasper Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.6 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 $12.93 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.
The drive from York, IL to Atwood, IL is easy. At 2h 19m with 36% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (IL 1): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 33 miles (US 150; IL 16; IL 133 / West Jasper Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from York, IL to Atwood, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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