Trip from York, IL to Douglas, IL

Drive Time

3h 32m

Distance

168.2 mi

271 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 20m ★
6 AM
3h 32m
8 AM
3h 57m
10 AM
3h 41m
12 PM
3h 38m
3 PM
3h 42m
5 PM
3h 56m
8 PM
3h 25m

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

Downtown York, IL, IL

York, IL

NIKOLAI FOMIN

Downtown Douglas, IL, IL

Douglas, IL

Mike Tyurin

Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from York to Douglas, expect a straightforward journey covering 168.2 miles across the Illinois Midwest. You can comfortably complete this trip in about 3 hours and 32 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Your budget should account for approximately $26 in fuel costs to reach your destination. By utilizing a combination of I-70, East Angling Road, and North Illinois Street, you will stay on a direct path throughout the drive. Because this route stays entirely within Illinois, you will enjoy a consistent regional feel from start to finish.

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

84.1 miles from York, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 76% of your time spent on major routes. You will settle into a steady rhythm early on, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 125.2 miles along I-70. While the interstate portion allows for efficient travel, the transition onto East Angling Road and North Illinois Street shifts the pace of the drive. Expect a mix of fast-moving highway miles followed by the more localized feel of the final approach. It is a practical drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding scenic detours.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 125.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and East Angling Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Broadway Street.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 3h 32m 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 65.6 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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
65.6 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in | I 70

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 toward I 70 West: Saint Louis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis
6
142.4 mi into trip | ~2h 53m in | I 70

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 toward I 55 South, I 70 West: Saint Louis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 55 South, I 70 West: Saint Louis
5
147.8 mi into trip | ~2h 59m in

Take the exit toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 15A Toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 70 125.2 mi 2h 15m
East Angling Road 13.7 mi 24m
North Illinois Street 9.8 mi 15m
South Illinois Street 6.2 mi 9m
IL 1 3.3 mi 4m
Vandalia Street 3 mi 4m
East 150th Road 1.9 mi 7m
South York Street 1.9 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 70 — 125.2 mi, about 2h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between York, IL and Douglas, 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

3.3 mi · 4 min · IL 1
5

Turn left onto East Angling Road

9.0 mi · 15 min · East Angling Road
6

At end of 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 · 46 sec
10

Merge onto I 70

43 mi · 46 min · I 70
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70

77 mi · 1 hr 22 min · I 70
Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

5.4 mi · 6 min · I 70
Toward I 55 South, I 70 West: Saint Louis
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Exit 15A Toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
14

Continue on IL 159

3.0 mi · 4 min · Vandalia Street
15

Continue on IL 159

1.3 mi · 1 min · South Morrison Avenue
16

Continue on IL 159

9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street
17

Enter roundabout onto IL 159

181 ft · 4 sec · South Illinois Street
18

Continue on IL 159

6.1 mi · 9 min · South Illinois Street
19

Arrive at destination

IL 159

Trip Plan

Since the total duration is under four hours, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You only need to plan for one major stop to break up the 168.2-mile distance, which helps keep your focus sharp during the long I-70 leg. Before you head out, ensure your tank is ready for the $26 fuel requirement to avoid unnecessary mid-trip fill-ups. Given the high percentage of highway travel, try to avoid peak commuting hours to keep your transit time as close to the 3-hour and 32-minute estimate as possible. Keep an eye on your mileage during the 125.2-mile interstate stretch to time your single break effectively.

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 84.1 miles from York, IL, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 125.2 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 1h 46m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 84.1 miles or 1h 50m 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 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Douglas, 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 168.2 miles and 3h 32m.

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.
The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 125.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 84.1 mi from York, IL · 1h 50m into the drive

Downtown Edwardsville, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Edwardsville, IL

84 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

Decatur, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Decatur, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 84.1 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 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 125.2 miles.

Arriving in Douglas, IL

The final approach into Douglas, 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 Douglas, IL.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.55 one way

$51.10 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $28.16 $56.33
premium $4.80 $31.75 $63.51
diesel $5.64 $37.37 $74.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 58.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 50.5 0 $17.66 $8.07
Efficient EV 42.1 0 $14.72 $6.73
EV Truck/SUV 67.3 0 $23.55 $10.76

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

York, IL

Night in York on Sunday

Local time

9:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Douglas, IL

Night in Douglas on Sunday

Local time

9:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°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

20 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 32m 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 Douglas, IL covers 168.2 miles and takes about 3h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, East Angling Road, North Illinois Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 84.1 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 $25.55 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.
This is a straightforward 3h 32m 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 65.6 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from York, IL to Douglas, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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