Drive Time
4h 13m
Distance
170.2 mi
274 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
Photo: Paolo Sanchez
The drive from York, IL to Metropolis, IL covers 170.2 miles and takes about 4h 13m 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 $25.85 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
85.1 miles from York, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 13m drive with frequent turns across 170.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 13m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from York, IL to Metropolis, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Broadway Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 150th Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| IL 1 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 1400E | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 1200E | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 15th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 1150E | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 1550 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between York, IL and Metropolis, IL.
Start on North York Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Broadway Street
Continue on East 150th Road
Turn left onto IL 1
Continue on County Road 1400E
Continue on 1200E
Continue on 15th Street
Continue on 1150E
Continue on County Road 1550 East
Continue on North State Street
Turn right onto East 9th Street
Turn left onto North Walnut Street
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
Turn straight
Continue straight
Turn left onto Highway 145
Turn right onto United States Route 45
Turn right onto East 12th Street
Turn left onto Ferry Street
Turn right onto West 5th Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 1h 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85.1 miles or 2h 6m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Metropolis, IL than in the middle of the route.
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 170.2 miles and 4h 13m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 85.1 mi from York, IL · 2h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
85 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.
The final approach into Metropolis, 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 Metropolis, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$25.85 one way
$51.70 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $28.50 | $57.00 |
| premium | $4.80 | $32.13 | $64.26 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $37.81 | $75.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.1 | 0 | $17.87 | $8.17 |
| Efficient EV | 42.6 | 0 | $14.89 | $6.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.1 | 0 | $23.83 | $10.89 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (67% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in York on Saturday
Local time
4:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Metropolis on Saturday
Local time
4:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
61°F
Carmi, IL
85 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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