Origin
York, IL
Late night in York on Wednesday
Local time
5:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from York, IL to Blue Mound, IL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h
Distance
120 mi
193 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 49m
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6 AM
3h 0m
8 AM
3h 23m
10 AM
3h 8m
12 PM
3h 6m
3 PM
3h 9m
5 PM
3h 22m
8 PM
2h 53m
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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Blue Mound, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from York, IL to Blue Mound, IL covers 120 miles and takes about 3h 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 $18.76 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
60 miles from York, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h drive with frequent turns across 120 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 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 Blue Mound, IL is easy. At 3h 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 Blue Mound, 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 Blue Mound, 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
·
IL 130
12
Turn right onto North Haughton Highway
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
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
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
East Elwin Road
27
Turn straight onto South Wyckles Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
South Wyckles Road
28
Turn left
7.7 mi
·
8 min
29
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 60 miles from York, IL, or about 1h 30m 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 2h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60 miles or 1h 30m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blue Mound, 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 120 miles and 3h.
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 60 mi from York, IL · 1h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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 60 miles from York, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Blue Mound, IL
The final approach into Blue Mound, 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 Blue Mound, 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
$18.76 one way
$37.52 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $20.60 | $41.20 |
| premium | $4.89 | $23.09 | $46.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.49 | $52.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36 | 0 | $12.60 | $5.76 |
| Efficient EV | 30 | 0 | $10.50 | $4.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48 | 0 | $16.80 | $7.68 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Blue Mound, IL
Late night in Blue Mound on Wednesday
Local time
5:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
18 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 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 Blue Mound, IL covers 120 miles and takes about 3h 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 60 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 $18.76 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 Blue Mound, IL is easy. At 3h 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 Blue Mound, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from York, IL to Blue Mound, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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