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Trip from York, IL to Coal City, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 36m

Distance

201 mi

324 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 23m ★
6 AM
4h 37m
8 AM
5h 3m
10 AM
4h 46m
12 PM
4h 43m
3 PM
4h 47m
5 PM
5h 2m
8 PM
4h 29m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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York, IL

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Downtown Coal City, IL, IL

Coal City, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from York, IL to Coal City, IL covers 201 miles and takes about 4h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, IL 1, State Route 113 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 103.9 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.42 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

100.5 miles from York, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 29m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 103.9 mi 1h 51m
IL 1 30.7 mi 45m
State Route 113 11.8 mi 18m
West Jasper Street 10.7 mi 18m
County Road North 303 West 8.9 mi 15m
E County Road 200 N 8.8 mi 15m
Illinois Route 133 6 mi 10m
East County Road 200 North 3 mi 5m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 103.9 mi, about 1h 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between York, IL and Coal City, 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

0.7 mi · 1 min · East 1225th Road
9

Continue on IL 133

1.0 mi · 1 min · East 1850th Road
10

Continue on IL 133

5.3 mi · 9 min · Illinois Route 133
11

Continue on IL 133

3.6 mi · 6 min · E County Road 200 N
12

Continue on IL 133

0.6 mi · 1 min · Illinois Route 133
13

Continue on IL 133

1.5 mi · 2 min · East County Road 200 North
14

Continue on IL 133

1.6 mi · 2 min · E County Road 200 N
15

Continue on IL 133

1.2 mi · 2 min · East County Road 200 North
16

Continue on IL 133

3.6 mi · 6 min · E County Road 200 N
17

Continue on IL 133

0.3 mi · 32 sec · East County Road 200 North
18

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I-57 North: Champaign
19

Merge onto I 57

104 mi · 1 hr 51 min · I 57
20

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 53 sec
Exit 308 Toward US 45, US 52: Kankakee
21

Keep slight right at fork

272 ft · 9 sec
Exit 308
22

Turn straight onto US 45; US 52

2.0 mi · 3 min · South Schuyler Avenue
23

Turn left onto US 45; US 52

0.5 mi · 49 sec · South East Avenue
24

Turn slight left onto US 45; US 52

0.4 mi · 44 sec · West Water Street
25

Turn right onto South Wall Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Wall Street
26

Continue on IL 113

1.5 mi · 2 min · North Wall Street
27

Continue on IL 113

8.9 mi · 15 min · County Road North 303 West
28

Continue on IL 113

12 mi · 18 min · State Route 113
29

Turn right onto IL 113

1.7 mi · 3 min · North Division Street
30

At end of road, turn left onto IL 113

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Coal City Road
31

Continue on IL 113

2.0 mi · 3 min · East Division Street
32

Arrive at destination

IL 113

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 100.5 miles from York, IL, or about 2h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.9 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 100.5 miles or 2h 29m 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 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coal City, 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 201 miles and 4h 36m.

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 57 for about 103.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Champaign, IL

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

Paris, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rantoul, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 100.5 miles from York, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 103.9 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

My Happy Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Diamond, Illinois

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 201

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+18155185576

Visit website

Whistle Stop Cafe Diamond IL

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Diamond, Illinois

1.6 mi

Murray's Tavern

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Clifton, Illinois

1.3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Emmy's Cafe & Gaming

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Coal City, Illinois

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 201

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+18155185375

My Happy Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 201

Diamond, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+18155185576

Visit website

Whistle Stop Cafe Diamond IL

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 201

Diamond, Illinois

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+18156342360

Visit website

Murray's Tavern

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 158

Clifton, Illinois

Hours: 4–10 pm

+18159185017

Visit website

ET's Downtown Rantoul

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 114.9

Rantoul, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12178930222

Visit website

Asian bowl express

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 114.9

Rantoul, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12172821215

Visit website

Red Wheel Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 114.9

Rantoul, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+12178930471

Visit website

Casa amigos Mexican restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 114.9

Rantoul, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12172156053

Lucy's Kitchen

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 143.6

Gilman, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+18152657625

Emmy's Cafe & Gaming

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 201

Coal City, Illinois

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+18155185375

Gypsy Queen Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 14.4

Marshall, Illinois

Hours: 6:30 am–5:30 pm

+12172515199

Visit website

Latte Dough Coffee Shop & Bakery Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 14.4

Marshall, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+12178227322

Visit website

Emmys Cafe & Gaming

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 201

Braidwood, Illinois

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+18153905133

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 100.5

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 100.5

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 100.5

Champaign, Illinois

+18668167584

Circle K | Electric Vehicle Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 100.5

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18335052291

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 100.5

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12173528910

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 100.5

Champaign, Illinois

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 100.5

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 100.5

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12175312800

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 170.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | 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
66 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in

Take the ramp toward I-57 North: Champaign

Navigation decision point

Toward I-57 North: Champaign
6
170.2 mi into trip | ~3h 44m in

Take the exit toward US 45, US 52: Kankakee

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 308 Toward US 45, US 52: Kankakee
6
170.5 mi into trip | ~3h 45m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 308

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.42 one way

$62.85 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $34.50 $69.00
premium $4.89 $38.68 $77.36
diesel $5.61 $44.38 $88.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 70.3 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 60.3 0 $21.10 $9.65
Efficient EV 50.3 0 $17.59 $8.04
EV Truck/SUV 80.4 1 $28.14 $12.86

Gas CO2

70 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

York, IL

Afternoon in York on Saturday

Local time

12:20 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Coal City, IL

Afternoon in Coal City on Saturday

Local time

12:20 PM

CDT

Current temp

50°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

4 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 36m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 4h 36m highway drive covering 201 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and IL 1. The longest continuous stretch is about 103.9 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 32 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 103.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and IL 1. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Broadway Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 36m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 66 miles: Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 36m. Total distance: 201 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from York, IL to Coal City, IL covers 201 miles and takes about 4h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 57, IL 1, State Route 113. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 100.5 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 $31.42 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 is a straightforward 4h 36m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 66 miles: Navigation decision point.

The route from York, IL to Coal City, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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