Origin
York, IL
Afternoon in York on Saturday
Local time
1:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from York, IL to Lemont, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 54m
Distance
219.8 mi
354 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 41m
★
6 AM
4h 55m
8 AM
5h 22m
10 AM
5h 4m
12 PM
5h 2m
3 PM
5h 6m
5 PM
5h 21m
8 PM
4h 47m
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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Lemont, IL
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Trip Overview
York, IL to Lemont, IL is 219.8 miles and takes about 4h 54m via I 57 and IL 1, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, moving from one Midwest region to another. With 77% of the drive on highways, expect a fairly direct path, making it a good option for a single-day trip. You'll spend most of your time cruising on interstates and major state routes, so pack some podcasts or audiobooks.
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
109.9 miles from York, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 39m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 114.5 mi | 2h 2m |
| IL 1 | 30.7 mi | 45m |
| US 45 | 18.2 mi | 25m |
| West Jasper Street | 10.7 mi | 18m |
| E County Road 200 N | 8.8 mi | 15m |
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 7.4 mi | 7m |
| Illinois Route 133 | 6 mi | 10m |
| Lincoln Highway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 114.5 mi, about 2h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York, IL and Lemont, 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
18 mi
·
25 min
·
US 45; US 52
23
Turn left onto West Steger Road
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
West Steger Road
24
Turn right onto Wolf Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Wolf Road
25
Turn left onto US 30
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Lincoln Highway
26
Continue on US 30
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Maple Street
27
Continue on US 30
442 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Lincoln Highway
28
Turn right onto North Cedar Road
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
North Cedar Road
29
Turn left onto US 6
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Maple Road
30
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs
Use the right lane.
31
Merge onto I 355
7.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 8
Toward 127th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Turn right onto 127th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
127th Street
34
Turn left onto State Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
35
Turn right onto East Illinois Street
505 ft
·
18 sec
·
East Illinois Street
36
Turn left onto Lemont Street
191 ft
·
14 sec
·
Lemont Street
37
Turn left onto Main Street
455 ft
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
38
Arrive at destination
West New Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 54m duration, leaving in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight. The 219.8-mile distance is manageable for a single day, but consider a brief stop around the halfway point, perhaps after your longest stretch on I 57. Keep an eye on fuel levels, especially as you get closer to Lemont, as prices can fluctuate in more populated areas. The $34 fuel estimate should give you a solid baseline for budgeting.
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 109.9 miles from York, IL, or about 2h 39m 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 48 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109.9 miles or 2h 39m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lemont, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving York, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 219.8 miles and 4h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
110 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 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 109.9 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.
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 195 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 217.2 — 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
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
7
217.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 49m in
Take the exit toward 127th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8
Toward 127th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.36 one way
$68.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
77 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $37.73 | $75.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $42.30 | $84.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $48.53 | $97.06 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.52
Veterans Memorial Tollway
(7.4 mi)
$0.52
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
$34
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.9 | 0 | $23.08 | $10.55 |
| Efficient EV | 55 | 0 | $19.23 | $8.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 87.9 | 1 | $30.77 | $14.07 |
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 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.
Destination
Lemont, IL
Afternoon in Lemont on Saturday
Local time
1:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
14 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
4h 54m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 77% of the 219.8 miles spent on major roads. You'll have a significant stretch of 114.5 miles on I 57, offering uninterrupted cruising. The transition to surface roads will occur later in the trip, likely around the time you transition from I 57 to IL 1. Expect a consistent flow of traffic and numerous exits as you approach the Chicago metropolitan area.
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?
4/10
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.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 54m drive. You will face about 19 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 54m. Total distance: 219.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from York, IL to Lemont, IL covers 219.8 miles and takes about 4h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, IL 1, US 45. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 109.9 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 $34.36 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 54m drive. You will face about 19 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 Lemont, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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