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Trip from York, IL to La Harpe, IL

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

Drive Time

6h 8m

Distance

255.4 mi

411 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 55m ★
6 AM
6h 8m
8 AM
6h 34m
10 AM
6h 17m
12 PM
6h 15m
3 PM
6h 19m
5 PM
6h 33m
8 PM
6h 1m

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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city in Hancock County, Illinois, United States

La Harpe, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from York, IL to La Harpe, IL covers 255.4 miles and takes about 6h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 67, IL 125, Route 121 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.1 miles on US 67. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.93 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

127.7 miles from York, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 7m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 67 38.1 mi 53m
IL 125 37.1 mi 53m
Route 121 33.8 mi 48m
US 36 30.5 mi 32m
IL 9 16.3 mi 25m
I 70 16 mi 17m
East Angling Road 13.7 mi 24m
Route 130 10 mi 14m
Longest stretch: US 67 — 38.1 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between York, IL and La Harpe, 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

16 mi · 17 min · I 70
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward IL 130
12

Turn right onto IL 130

0.1 mi · 9 sec · North Haughton Highway
13

Continue on IL 130

1.3 mi · 1 min · 1700E
14

Continue on IL 130

0.4 mi · 32 sec · North Haughton Highway
15

Continue on IL 130

0.8 mi · 1 min · County Road 1775 E
16

Continue on IL 130

2.0 mi · 2 min · County Road 1825 E
17

Continue on IL 130

10.0 mi · 14 min · Route 130
18

Continue on IL 130

0.8 mi · 1 min · Illinois Route 130
19

Continue on IL 130

1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street
20

Turn left onto IL 16

2.5 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Avenue
21

Continue on IL 16

5.3 mi · 7 min · Illinois Route 16
22

Turn right onto Lerna Road

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Lerna Road
23

Turn left onto Dewitt Avenue East

5.8 mi · 9 min · Dewitt Avenue East
24

Continue on IL 121

34 mi · 48 min · Route 121
25

Turn left onto CTH 30

1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
Use the left lane.
26

Continue on CTH 30

4.2 mi · 5 min · East Elwin Road
27

Turn right onto US 51 Business

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Business Route 51
28

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward US 51 North: Springfield, Bloomington
29

Merge onto US 51

5.2 mi · 5 min · US 51
30

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 72 West, US 36 West: Springfield
31

Merge onto US 36

31 mi · 32 min · US 36
32

Continue on IL 97

2.3 mi · 4 min · Clear Lake Avenue
Use the straight lane.
33

Continue on IL 97

8.5 mi · 15 min · East Jefferson Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
34

Continue on IL 125

37 mi · 53 min · IL 125
Use the left lane.
35

Continue on US 67; IL 100

35 mi · 48 min · US 67; IL 100
Use the left lane.
36

At end of road, turn left onto US 67; US 136

2.8 mi · 4 min · East Jackson Street
37

Turn right onto North Randolph Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · North Randolph Street
38

Turn left onto US 67; US 136

150 ft · 4 sec · East Calhoun Street
39

Take the exit onto US 67; US 136

2.9 mi · 4 min · US 67; US 136
40

Continue on US 67; IL 110

3.3 mi · 4 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
41

Turn left onto IL 9

16 mi · 25 min · IL 9
42

Arrive at destination

IL 9

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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 127.7 miles from York, IL, or about 3h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.1 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 56 miles or 1h 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 127.7 miles or 3h 7m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 2m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near La Harpe, 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 255.4 miles and 6h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 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 US 67 for about 38.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

capital city of Illinois and county seat of Sangamon County

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Springfield, IL

128 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.

Popular next leg

Springfield, IL to La Harpe, IL

106.1 mi · 2h 35m

Pacing Suggestions

Charleston, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Springfield, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 127.7 miles from York, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 110.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | 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
38.8 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in | IL 130 / North Haughton Highway

Turn right onto IL 130 / North Haughton Highway

Navigation decision point

5
103.6 mi into trip | ~2h 37m in | CTH 30 / West Main Street

Turn left onto CTH 30 / West Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
110.2 mi into trip | ~2h 47m in

Take the ramp toward US 51 North: Springfield, Bloomington

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 51 North: Springfield, Bloomington

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$39.93 one way

$79.86 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 89 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $43.84 $87.68
premium $4.89 $49.15 $98.30
diesel $5.61 $56.39 $112.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$40

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 89.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

5 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good

ChargePoint Charging Station

Decatur, Illinois

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Decatur, Illinois

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Decatur, Illinois

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Decatur, Illinois

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Decatur, Illinois

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 5

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 76.6 0 $26.82 $12.26
Efficient EV 63.9 0 $22.35 $10.22
EV Truck/SUV 102.2 1 $35.76 $16.35

Gas CO2

89 kg

EV CO2

30 kg (66% 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

2:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

La Harpe, IL

Afternoon in La Harpe on Saturday

Local time

2:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

78°F

Springfield, IL

128 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

2 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

6h 8m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

National Monument

In August 1908, a large White mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, Illinois. Rioters destroyed homes and businesses and lynched two men. The event led to the founding of the National Assoc...

0 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 149.7
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 6h 8m highway drive covering 255.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 67 and IL 125. The longest continuous stretch is about 38.1 miles on US 67.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 67 is the longest continuous segment at about 38.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 67 and IL 125. You will hit about 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Broadway Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 255.4 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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 38.8 miles (IL 130 / North Haughton Highway): Navigation decision point.

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 La Harpe, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Bloomington along the way.

Bloomington

110.2 mi in | ~2h 47m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 8m. Total distance: 255.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 8m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from York, IL to La Harpe, IL covers 255.4 miles and takes about 6h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 67, IL 125, Route 121. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 127.7 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 $39.93 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 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 255.4 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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 38.8 miles (IL 130 / North Haughton Highway): Navigation decision point.

On the drive from York, IL to La Harpe, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Bloomington along the way.

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

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