Origin
York, IL
Night in York on Wednesday
Local time
11:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from York, IL to Highland Park, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 30m
Distance
239.4 mi
385 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 17m
★
6 AM
5h 31m
8 AM
5h 57m
10 AM
5h 40m
12 PM
5h 37m
3 PM
5h 41m
5 PM
5h 56m
8 PM
5h 23m
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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Highland Park, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from York, IL to Highland Park, IL covers 239.4 miles and takes about 5h 30m 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 $37.43 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
119.7 miles from York, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 30m drive with frequent turns across 239.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 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
This is a straightforward 5h 30m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from York, IL to Highland Park, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Broadway Street | — | — |
| East 150th Road | — | — |
| IL 1 | — | — |
| National Avenue | — | — |
| West National Avenue | — | — |
| N 3rd Street | — | — |
| US 150 | — | — |
| Pennington Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Broadway Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York, IL and Highland Park, 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
18 mi
·
26 min
·
IL 1
5
Take the ramp right toward IL 1
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
IL 1
6
Merge slight left
9.6 mi
·
11 min
7
Take the exit slight left toward National Avenue, West Terre Haute, Terre Haute
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
National Avenue, West Terre Haute, Terre Haute
8
Continue on West National Avenue
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West National Avenue
9
Turn left onto N 3rd Street
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
N 3rd Street
10
Continue on US 150
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
US 150
11
Turn right onto Pennington Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Pennington Road
12
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
1 min
13
Turn left
59 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
14
Continue straight
81 mi
·
1 hr 45 min
15
Turn left onto West Lincoln Highway
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Lincoln Highway
16
Continue on Joliet Street
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Joliet Street
17
Continue on Lincoln Highway
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Highway
18
Continue on Glenwood Dyer Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Glenwood Dyer Road
19
Take the ramp slight right toward IL 394 North
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
IL 394 North
20
Merge slight left onto Calumet Expressway
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Calumet Expressway
21
Continue on Bishop Ford Freeway
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Bishop Ford Freeway
22
Keep slight left to continue on Bishop Ford Freeway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Bishop Ford Freeway
23
Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Dan Ryan Expressway
24
Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
25
Continue on Kennedy Expressway
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Kennedy Expressway
26
Continue on Edens Expressway
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Edens Expressway
27
Keep slight left to continue on Skokie Highway
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Skokie Highway
28
Take the exit slight right toward Central Avenue East
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Central Avenue East
29
Turn straight onto Deerfield Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Deerfield Road
30
Continue on Central Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
31
Turn right onto Green Bay Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Green Bay Road
32
Arrive at your destination
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 119.7 miles from York, IL, or about 2h 45m 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 53 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119.7 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Highland 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 239.4 miles and 5h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 119.7 mi from York, IL · 2h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
120 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 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 119.7 miles from York, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Highland Park, IL
The final approach into Highland Park, 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 Highland Park, 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
$37.43 one way
$74.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
84 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $41.09 | $82.19 |
| premium | $4.89 | $46.07 | $92.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $52.86 | $105.71 |
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: 83.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71.8 | 0 | $25.14 | $11.49 |
| Efficient EV | 59.9 | 0 | $20.95 | $9.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 95.8 | 1 | $33.52 | $15.32 |
Gas CO2
84 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.
Destination
Highland Park, IL
Night in Highland Park on Wednesday
Local time
11:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°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
5 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
5h 30m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from York, IL to Highland Park, IL covers 239.4 miles and takes about 5h 30m 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 119.7 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 $37.43 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 5h 30m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from York, IL to Highland Park, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from York, IL to Highland Park, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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