Origin
York, IL
Afternoon in York on Thursday
Local time
3:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from York, IL to Bishop, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 40m
Distance
201.9 mi
325 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 27m
★
6 AM
4h 40m
8 AM
5h 7m
10 AM
4h 50m
12 PM
4h 47m
3 PM
4h 51m
5 PM
5h 6m
8 PM
4h 32m
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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Bishop, IL
Jan van der Wolf
Trip Overview
The drive from York, IL to Bishop, IL covers 201.9 miles and takes about 4h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 74, East 200 North Road, IL 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 80.1 miles on I 74. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.56 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
101 miles from York, 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 40m. Total distance: 201.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 40m highway drive covering 201.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 74 and East 200 North Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 80.1 miles on I 74.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 74 is the longest continuous segment at about 80.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and East 200 North Road. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Broadway Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 201.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.1 miles (West Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (IL 1): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 68.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~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
|
~9m in
|
IL 1
Turn sharp right onto IL 1
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
68.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 50m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 74 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 74 West
5
148.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 17m in
Take the exit toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 134A
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
5
160.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 31m in
Take the exit toward US 136: McLean, Heyworth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 136: McLean, Heyworth
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from York, IL to Bishop, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Heyworth along the way.
Heyworth
160.9 mi in
|
~3h 31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 80.1 mi | 1h 26m |
| East 200 North Road | 34.4 mi | 49m |
| IL 1 | 31.3 mi | 46m |
| Georgetown Road | 29.8 mi | 44m |
| South Veterans Parkway | 11.9 mi | 12m |
| 2800 East | 3 mi | 7m |
| IL Route 1 | 2.4 mi | 6m |
| East 150th Road | 1.9 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 80.1 mi, about 1h 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York, IL and Bishop, 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
·
46 min
·
IL 1
5
Continue on US 150; IL 1
2.4 mi
·
6 min
·
IL Route 1
6
Continue on US 150; IL 1
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Georgetown Road
7
Continue on US 150; IL 1
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
1575 E US 36
8
Continue on US 150; IL 1
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Georgetown Road
9
Continue on US 150; IL 1
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North State Street
10
Continue on US 150; IL 1
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Georgetown Road
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 74 West: Champaign
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 74 West
13
Merge onto I 74
80 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
·
I 74
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 134A
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
15
Merge onto I 55 Business
12 mi
·
12 min
·
South Veterans Parkway
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 136: McLean, Heyworth
17
Turn right onto Dixie Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Dixie Road
18
Continue on US 136
34 mi
·
49 min
·
East 200 North Road
19
Turn right onto 2800 East
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
2800 East
20
Turn left onto 2000N
1.8 mi
·
6 min
·
2000N
21
Continue on 1980N
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
1980N
22
Turn left onto North Bishop Road
53 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Bishop Road
23
Keep slight left at fork
64 ft
·
2 sec
24
Arrive at 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 101 miles from York, IL, or about 2h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.1 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 44 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101 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 3h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bishop, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 201.9 miles and 4h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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.
The longest stretch is on I 74 for about 80.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 101 mi from York, IL · 2h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 101 miles from York, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 74 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.1 miles.
Arriving in Bishop, IL
The final approach into Bishop, 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 Bishop, 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
$31.56 one way
$63.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $34.66 | $69.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $38.85 | $77.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.58 | $89.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.6 | 0 | $21.20 | $9.69 |
| Efficient EV | 50.5 | 0 | $17.67 | $8.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.8 | 1 | $28.27 | $12.92 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Bishop, IL
Afternoon in Bishop on Thursday
Local time
3:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Danville, IL
101 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
2 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
4h 40m 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 York, IL to Bishop, IL covers 201.9 miles and takes about 4h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 74, East 200 North Road, IL 1. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 101 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 $31.56 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 201.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.1 miles (West Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (IL 1): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 68.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from York, IL to Bishop, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Heyworth along the way.
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