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Trip from York, IL to Earlville, IL

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

Drive Time

4h 59m

Distance

238.2 mi

383 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

45 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 46m ★
6 AM
4h 59m
8 AM
5h 26m
10 AM
5h 9m
12 PM
5h 6m
3 PM
5h 10m
5 PM
5h 25m
8 PM
4h 51m

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

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city in North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

York, IL

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Downtown Earlville, IL, IL

Earlville, IL

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from York, IL to Earlville, IL covers 238.2 miles and takes about 4h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 74, US 51, IL 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86.2 miles on I 74. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.24 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

119.1 miles from York, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 45m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 74 86.2 mi 1h 33m
US 51 72.8 mi 1h 18m
IL 1 31.3 mi 46m
Georgetown Road 29.8 mi 44m
North 43rd Road 4.2 mi 6m
North 4450th Road 3.8 mi 5m
IL Route 1 2.4 mi 6m
East 150th Road 1.9 mi 7m
Longest stretch: I 74 — 86.2 mi, about 1h 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

86 mi · 1 hr 33 min · I 74
14

Continue on I 55; US 51

0.9 mi · 58 sec · I 55; US 51
15

Take the exit onto US 51

73 mi · 1 hr 18 min · US 51
Exit 164 Toward I 39 North: Rockford Use the slight right lane.
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Exit 72 Toward US 34: Mendota, Earlville
17

Turn right onto US 34

4.2 mi · 6 min · North 43rd Road
18

Continue on US 34

0.4 mi · 39 sec · East 9th Road
19

Continue on US 34

3.8 mi · 5 min · North 4450th Road
20

Turn left onto CH 41

0.1 mi · 16 sec · County Highway 41
21

Continue on CH 41

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Ottawa Street
22

Turn left onto West Winthrop Street

135 ft · 3 sec · West Winthrop Street
23

Arrive at destination

West Winthrop Street

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 119.1 miles from York, IL, or about 2h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.2 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 52 miles or 1h 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 119.1 miles or 2h 45m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Earlville, 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 238.2 miles and 4h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 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 86.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in and county seat of Champaign County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Urbana, IL

119 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

Chrisman, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fisher, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 119.1 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 74 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.2 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

Rich's Restaurant Ogden

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ogden, Illinois

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 85.1

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12175822777

The Literary

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Champaign, Illinois

1.5 mi

The Library Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Champaign, Illinois

1.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Gypsy Queen Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Marshall, Illinois

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 17

Hours: 6:30 am–5:30 pm

+12172515199

Visit website

Latte Dough Coffee Shop & Bakery Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Marshall, Illinois

1.3 mi

Rich's Restaurant Ogden

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 85.1

Ogden, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12175822777

The Literary

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 102.1

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+12179541500

Visit website

The Library Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 102.1

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–8:30 pm

+12174032000

Visit website

Coffeehouse in Uptown Normal

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 153.1

Normal, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+13094526774

Visit website

Bloomin Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 153.1

Normal, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+13098081071

Visit website

Red Herring Vegetarian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 102.1

Urbana, Illinois

+12173672340

Visit website

Basil Thai At Urbana

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 102.1

Urbana, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+12173448662

Visit website

Xinh Xinh Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 102.1

Urbana, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12173377600

Visit website

Gypsy Queen Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 17

Marshall, Illinois

Hours: 6:30 am–5:30 pm

+12172515199

Visit website

Latte Dough Coffee Shop & Bakery Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 17

Marshall, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+12178227322

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 102.1

Champaign, Illinois

+18668167584

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 102.1

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 102.1

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 102.1

Champaign, Illinois

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 153.1

Bloomington, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 102.1

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12173528910

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 153.1

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 102.1

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 228.6 — 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
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
7
155.8 mi into trip | ~3h 25m in | US 51

Take the exit onto US 51 toward I 39 North: Rockford

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 164 Toward I 39 North: Rockford
6
228.6 mi into trip | ~4h 43m in

Take the exit toward US 34: Mendota, Earlville

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

Exit 72 Toward US 34: Mendota, Earlville

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.24 one way

$74.48 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 83 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $40.89 $81.78
premium $4.89 $45.84 $91.68
diesel $5.61 $52.59 $105.18

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 83.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

45 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Champaign, Illinois

Other

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Champaign, Illinois

EV Connect

1 DCFC

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Bloomington, Illinois

Other

1 DCFC

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Normal, Illinois

Other

1 DCFC

Rivian Waypoints

Normal, Illinois

Rivian

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Normal, Illinois

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Normal, Illinois

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Champaign, Illinois

Tesla

1 DCFC

Other: 14 ChargePoint: 11 Tesla: 6 EV Connect: 3 Blink: 3 Rivian: 2 Tesla Destination: 2 Electrify America: 2 EVgo: 1 Shell Recharge: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 71.5 0 $25.01 $11.43
Efficient EV 59.6 0 $20.84 $9.53
EV Truck/SUV 95.3 1 $33.35 $15.24

Gas CO2

83 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 14, 2026

Origin

York, IL

Afternoon in York on Saturday

Local time

1:01 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Mostly Cloudy

SSW 15 mph 13% chance Live forecast

Destination

Earlville, IL

Afternoon in Earlville on Saturday

Local time

1:01 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 59m 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 59m highway drive covering 238.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 74 and US 51. The longest continuous stretch is about 86.2 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 23 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 86.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and US 51. 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 59m 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 68.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 59m. Total distance: 238.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from York, IL to Earlville, IL covers 238.2 miles and takes about 4h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 74, US 51, 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 119.1 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 $37.24 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 59m 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 68.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

The route from York, IL to Earlville, 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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