Origin
York, IL
Morning in York on Tuesday
Local time
8:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from York, IL to Edwardsville, IL
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
3h 4m
Distance
146 mi
235 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
13 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 53m
★
6 AM
3h 4m
8 AM
3h 27m
10 AM
3h 12m
12 PM
3h 10m
3 PM
3h 14m
5 PM
3h 26m
8 PM
2h 58m
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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Edwardsville, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from York, IL to Edwardsville, IL covers 146 miles and takes about 3h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, East Angling Road, IL 143 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 111 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.18 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
73 miles from York, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 3h 4m highway drive covering 146 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and East Angling Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 111 miles on I 70.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 111 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 4m 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 5.6 miles (East Angling Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Broadway Street
At end of road, turn right onto West Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.3 mi into trip
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~9m in
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IL 1
Turn sharp right onto IL 1
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
5.6 mi into trip
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~14m in
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East Angling Road
Turn left onto East Angling Road
Navigation decision point
5
65.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
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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
5
133.6 mi into trip
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~2h 44m in
Take the exit toward IL 143: Marine, Highland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IL 143: Marine, Highland
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from York, IL to Edwardsville, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Highland along the way.
Highland
133.6 mi in
|
~2h 44m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 111 mi | 2h |
| East Angling Road | 13.7 mi | 24m |
| IL 143 | 12 mi | 19m |
| IL 1 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| East 150th Road | 1.9 mi | 7m |
| South York Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| North Cleone Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Broadway Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 111 mi, about 2h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York, IL and Edwardsville, 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
68 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
I 70
Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
Toward IL 143: Marine, Highland
13
Turn right onto IL 143
8.9 mi
·
14 min
·
IL 143
14
Continue on IL 143
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
IL 143
15
Turn left onto South Buchanan Street
120 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Buchanan Street
16
Arrive at destination
South Buchanan 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 73 miles from York, IL, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111 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 73 miles or 1h 38m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edwardsville, 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 146 miles and 3h 4m.
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 111 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73 mi from York, IL · 1h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 73 miles from York, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 111 miles.
Arriving in Edwardsville, IL
The final approach into Edwardsville, 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 Edwardsville, 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
$22.18 one way
$44.35 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $24.45 | $48.89 |
| premium | $4.80 | $27.56 | $55.12 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $32.44 | $64.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
13 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Holiday Inn - Tesla Supercharger
Effingham, IL
Tesla
12 DCFC
University Pointe I - Tesla Supercharger
Edwardsville, IL
Tesla
12 DCFC
Mach 1 Convenience Store - Tesla Supercharger
Vandalia, IL
Tesla
8 DCFC
Jack Flash - Effingham - Tesla Supercharger
Effingham, IL
Tesla
6 DCFC
Pilot Travel Center 249
Troy, IL
eVgo Network
6 DCFC
Firefly Grill (Effingham, IL)
Effingham, IL
Electrify America
4 DCFC
Fas Charge 561 Fas Mart Phillips 66 St Elmo
St Elmo, IL
RED_E
4 DCFC
Pilot Travel Center 1219
Vandalia, IL
eVgo Network
4 DCFC
Tesla: 4
RED_E: 2
eVgo Network: 2
Electrify America: 1
FCN: 1
CIRCLE_K: 1
ChargePoint Network: 1
UNIVERSAL: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.8 | 0 | $15.33 | $7.01 |
| Efficient EV | 36.5 | 0 | $12.77 | $5.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.4 | 0 | $20.44 | $9.34 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Edwardsville, IL
Morning in Edwardsville on Tuesday
Local time
8:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 4m 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 Edwardsville, IL covers 146 miles and takes about 3h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, East Angling Road, IL 143. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73 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 $22.18 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 4m 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 5.6 miles (East Angling Road): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from York, IL to Edwardsville, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Highland along the way.
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