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Trip from York, IL to Franklin Park, IL

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

Drive Time

5h 15m

Distance

243.2 mi

391 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 2m ★
6 AM
5h 15m
8 AM
5h 42m
10 AM
5h 24m
12 PM
5h 22m
3 PM
5h 26m
5 PM
5h 41m
8 PM
5h 7m

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

city in North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

York, IL

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village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Franklin Park, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from York, IL to Franklin Park, IL covers 243.2 miles and takes about 5h 15m 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, Tri-State Tollway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 145.1 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.02 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

121.6 miles from York, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 53m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 145.1 mi 2h 37m
IL 1 30.7 mi 45m
Tri-State Tollway 22 mi 27m
West Jasper Street 10.7 mi 18m
E County Road 200 N 8.8 mi 15m
Illinois Route 133 6 mi 10m
South 25th Avenue 4.5 mi 8m
East County Road 200 North 3 mi 5m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 145.1 mi, about 2h 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between York, IL and Franklin Park, 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

145 mi · 2 hr 37 min · I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Exit 349-350 Toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Keep slight right at fork

1.8 mi · 3 min
Exit 349 Toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin Use the straight / slight left lanes.
22

Merge onto I 294

21 mi · 25 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Take the exit onto I 294

321 ft · 7 sec · Tri-State Tollway
Exit 31 Toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 290 East: Chicago
26

Continue on this road

524 ft · 12 sec · this road
27

Merge onto I 88; IL 110

0.6 mi · 49 sec · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
28

Merge onto I 290; IL 110

2.1 mi · 2 min · Eisenhower Expressway
29

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Exit 18B Toward North 25th Avenue Use the right lane.
30

Turn straight onto South 25th Avenue

4.5 mi · 8 min · South 25th Avenue
Use the left lane.
31

Turn left onto Franklin Avenue

45 ft · 0 sec · Franklin Avenue
Use the left lane.
32

Arrive at destination

Franklin Avenue

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 121.6 miles from York, IL, or about 2h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 145.1 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 54 miles or 1h 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 121.6 miles or 2h 53m 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 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Franklin Park, 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 243.2 miles and 5h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 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 145.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Rantoul, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rantoul, IL

122 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

Charleston, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rantoul, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 121.6 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 145.1 miles.

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 211.3 and 238.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
211.3 mi into trip | ~4h 30m in

Take the exit toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 349-350 Toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevar...
8
211.7 mi into trip | ~4h 31m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 349 Toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
6
234.2 mi into trip | ~5h in | I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
235.4 mi into trip | ~5h 1m in | I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Take the exit onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 31 Toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Roc...
7
238.6 mi into trip | ~5h 6m in

Take the exit toward North 25th Avenue

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

Use the right lane. Exit 18B Toward North 25th Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$38.02 one way

$76.04 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 85 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $41.75 $83.49
premium $4.89 $46.80 $93.60
diesel $5.61 $53.70 $107.39

Estimated Tolls: $1.36

Tri-state Tollway (22 mi) $1.32
Reagan Memorial Tollway (0.6 mi) $0.04

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 85.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 73 0 $25.54 $11.67
Efficient EV 60.8 0 $21.28 $9.73
EV Truck/SUV 97.3 1 $34.05 $15.56

Gas CO2

85 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (67% 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 15, 2026

Origin

York, IL

Afternoon in York on Saturday

Local time

1:19 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Franklin Park, IL

Afternoon in Franklin Park on Saturday

Local time

1:19 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°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

13 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

5h 15m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pullman National Historical Park

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour Free near mile 218.1
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

243.2 mi in 5h 15m, mostly highway — 145.1 mi of that is on I 57.

76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 145.1 mi on I 57.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and IL 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 211.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 243.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 211.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 211.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 234.2 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Franklin Park, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Wisconsin along the way.

Wisconsin

211.3 mi in | ~4h 30m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 15m. Total distance: 243.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 145.1 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.36 in tolls one way, starting with Tri-state Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Franklin Park, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 211.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 211.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 234.2 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Franklin Park, IL before the return drive.

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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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