Origin
York, IL
Afternoon in York on Monday
Local time
1:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from York, IL to Joliet, IL
Drive Time
4h 42m
Distance
210.8 mi
339 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 29m
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6 AM
4h 43m
8 AM
5h 10m
10 AM
4h 52m
12 PM
4h 49m
3 PM
4h 54m
5 PM
5h 8m
8 PM
4h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
York, IL
NIKOLAI FOMIN
Joliet, IL
KITSUN YUEN
Trip Overview
The drive from York, IL to Joliet, IL covers 210.8 miles and takes about 4h 42m 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, West Jasper Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 114.5 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.02 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
105.4 miles from York, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 4h 42m highway drive covering 210.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and IL 1. The longest continuous stretch is about 114.5 miles on I 57.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 114.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and IL 1. 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 4h 42m drive. You will face about 15 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 66 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 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
|
~9m in
|
IL 1
Turn sharp right onto IL 1
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
66 mi into trip
|
~1h 52m in
Take the ramp toward I-57 North: Champaign
Navigation decision point
Toward I-57 North: Champaign
5
180.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 55m in
Take the exit toward Bourbonnais Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 318
Toward Bourbonnais Parkway
5
210.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 42m in
|
Joliet Street
Turn right onto Joliet Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 114.5 mi | 2h 2m |
| IL 1 | 30.7 mi | 45m |
| West Jasper Street | 10.7 mi | 18m |
| US 45 | 10.1 mi | 13m |
| E County Road 200 N | 8.8 mi | 15m |
| Illinois Route 133 | 6 mi | 10m |
| Manhattan Road | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| West Joliet Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 114.5 mi, about 2h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York, IL and Joliet, 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
114 mi
·
2 hr 2 min
·
I 57
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 318
Toward Bourbonnais Parkway
21
Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bourbonnais Parkway
22
Turn right onto US 45; US 52
10 mi
·
13 min
·
US 45; US 52
23
Turn left onto US 52
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Joliet Road
24
Continue on US 52
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Arsenal Road
25
Continue on US 52
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
West Joliet Road
26
Continue on US 52
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US Route 52
27
Continue on US 52
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South State Street
28
Continue on US 52
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West North Street
29
Continue on US 52
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Manhattan Road
30
Turn left onto US 52
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Manhattan Road
31
Continue on US 52
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Gardner Street
32
Turn left onto US 52
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Doris Avenue
33
Turn right onto US 52; IL 53
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Chicago Street
34
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6; IL 53
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
Chicago Street
35
Turn left onto West Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Washington Street
36
Turn right onto Joliet Street
520 ft
·
18 sec
·
Joliet Street
37
Turn right
272 ft
·
19 sec
38
Arrive at 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 105.4 miles from York, IL, or about 2h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 114.5 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 2h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.4 miles or 2h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Joliet, 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 210.8 miles and 4h 42m.
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 57 for about 114.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 105.4 mi from York, IL · 2h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
105 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 105.4 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 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 114.5 miles.
Arriving in Joliet, IL
The final approach into Joliet, 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 Joliet, 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
$32.02 one way
$64.04 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
74 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $35.30 | $70.59 |
| premium | $4.80 | $39.79 | $79.59 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $46.83 | $93.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.2 | 0 | $22.13 | $10.12 |
| Efficient EV | 52.7 | 0 | $18.45 | $8.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 84.3 | 1 | $29.51 | $13.49 |
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% 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
Joliet, IL
Afternoon in Joliet on Monday
Local time
1:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°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
11 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
4h 42m 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 Joliet, IL covers 210.8 miles and takes about 4h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, IL 1, West Jasper Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 105.4 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 $32.02 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 42m drive. You will face about 15 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 66 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from York, IL to Joliet, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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