Origin
York, IL
Late night in York on Monday
Local time
5:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from York, IL to East Dubuque, IL
Drive Time
7h 12m
Distance
358.5 mi
577 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 2m
★
6 AM
7h 12m
8 AM
7h 34m
10 AM
7h 20m
12 PM
7h 18m
3 PM
7h 21m
5 PM
7h 33m
8 PM
7h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
York, IL
NIKOLAI FOMIN
East Dubuque, IL
Choco Kitty
Trip Overview
The drive from York, IL to East Dubuque, IL covers 358.5 miles and takes about 7h 12m 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 $54.45 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
179.3 miles from York, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 12m drive with frequent turns across 358.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 12m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from York, IL to East Dubuque, 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 |
| Route 1 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Georgetown Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 36 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North State Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 74 West | 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 East Dubuque, 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
31 mi
·
46 min
·
IL 1
5
Continue on IL Route 1
2.4 mi
·
6 min
·
IL Route 1
6
Continue on Georgetown Road
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Georgetown Road
7
Continue on 1575 E US 36
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
1575 E US 36
8
Continue on Georgetown Road
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Georgetown Road
9
Continue on North State Street
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North State Street
10
Continue on Georgetown Road
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Georgetown Road
11
Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 West: Champaign
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 74 West: Champaign
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 74 West
13
Merge slight left
86 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
28 mi
·
30 min
·
I 74 West: Peoria
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island
14 mi
·
14 min
·
I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island
16
Take the exit slight left toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island
17
Merge slight right
72 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
18
Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
21 mi
·
23 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
19
Take the exit slight right toward US 61 North: Eldridge, DeWitt
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
US 61 North: Eldridge, DeWitt
20
Merge slight left
64 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
21
Keep slight right to continue on IA 946: Locust Street
0.8 mi
·
59 sec
·
IA 946: Locust Street
22
Turn right onto Dodge Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Dodge Street
23
Take the exit slight right
249 ft
·
7 sec
24
Turn right
85 ft
·
2 sec
25
Turn slight right onto Wall Street
413 ft
·
9 sec
·
Wall Street
26
Turn right onto 3rd Street
171 ft
·
8 sec
·
3rd Street
27
Turn left onto Sinsinawa Avenue
30 ft
·
1 sec
·
Sinsinawa Avenue
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 179.3 miles from York, IL, or about 3h 36m 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 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 179.3 miles or 3h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Dubuque, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from York, IL
This is one driving day of about 358.5 miles and 7h 12m.
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 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 179.3 mi from York, IL · 3h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
179 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 179.3 miles from York, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in East Dubuque, IL
The final approach into East Dubuque, 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 East Dubuque, 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
$54.45 one way
$108.90 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
125 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $60.03 | $120.06 |
| premium | $4.80 | $67.68 | $135.35 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $79.65 | $159.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 125.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 107.6 | 1 | $37.64 | $17.21 |
| Efficient EV | 89.6 | 1 | $31.37 | $14.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 143.4 | 1 | $50.19 | $22.94 |
Gas CO2
125 kg
EV CO2
42 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
East Dubuque, IL
Late night in East Dubuque on Monday
Local time
5:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
55°F
Peoria, IL
179 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
9 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
7h 12m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 East Dubuque, IL covers 358.5 miles and takes about 7h 12m 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 179.3 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 $54.45 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 12m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from York, IL to East Dubuque, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from York, IL to East Dubuque, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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