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Trip from York, IL to Pontiac, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 14m

Distance

157 mi

253 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Good

4 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 3m ★
6 AM
3h 15m
8 AM
3h 39m
10 AM
3h 23m
12 PM
3h 21m
3 PM
3h 24m
5 PM
3h 37m
8 PM
3h 8m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

York, IL

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city in Illinois, USA

Pontiac, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from York, IL to Pontiac, IL covers 157 miles and takes about 3h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 70, East Angling Road, North Illinois Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 125.2 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.55 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

78.5 miles from York, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 14m. Total distance: 157 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 14m highway drive covering 157 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and East Angling Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 125.2 miles on I 70.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 125.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and East Angling Road. 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 3h 14m drive. You will face about 10 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 65.6 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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
65.6 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in | I 70

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 toward I 70 West: Saint Louis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis
6
142.4 mi into trip | ~2h 53m in | I 70

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 toward I 55 South, I 70 West: Saint Louis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 55 South, I 70 West: Saint Louis
5
147.8 mi into trip | ~2h 59m in

Take the exit toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 15A Toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 70 125.2 mi 2h 15m
East Angling Road 13.7 mi 24m
North Illinois Street 4.7 mi 7m
IL 1 3.3 mi 4m
Vandalia Street 3 mi 4m
East 150th Road 1.9 mi 7m
South York Street 1.9 mi 3m
South Morrison Avenue 1.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 70 — 125.2 mi, about 2h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between York, IL and Pontiac, 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

43 mi · 46 min · I 70
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70

77 mi · 1 hr 22 min · I 70
Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

5.4 mi · 6 min · I 70
Toward I 55 South, I 70 West: Saint Louis
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Exit 15A Toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
14

Continue on IL 159

3.0 mi · 4 min · Vandalia Street
15

Continue on IL 159

1.3 mi · 1 min · South Morrison Avenue
16

Continue on IL 159

4.7 mi · 7 min · North Illinois Street
17

Turn left

12 ft · 0 sec
18

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 78.5 miles from York, IL, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 125.2 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 35 miles or 57m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 78.5 miles or 1h 44m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pontiac, 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 157 miles and 3h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 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 70 for about 125.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 78.5 mi from York, IL · 1h 44m into the drive

city in Clinton County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Carlyle, IL

79 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

Casey, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Altamont, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 78.5 miles from York, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 125.2 miles.

Arriving in Pontiac, IL

The final approach into Pontiac, 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 Pontiac, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Bella Milano O'Fallon

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

O'Fallon, Illinois

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 157

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16186240700

Visit website

Mark's Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Brownstown, Illinois

2.6 mi

Arby's

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 145.8

Troy, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16186671082

Visit website

Bella Milano O'Fallon

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 157

O'Fallon, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16186240700

Visit website

Mark's Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 89.7

Brownstown, Illinois

Hours: 5 am–2 pm

+16184273629

Joe's Pizza & Pasta

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 78.5

Altamont, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16184839567

Visit website

PUERTO VALLARTA

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 67.3

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12173423177

Visit website

Culver’s

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 67.3

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+12173474986

Visit website

Subway

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour Inexpensiv mile 78.5

Altamont, Illinois

Hours: 9:30 am–9 pm

+16184839066

Visit website

La Terraza Express Taqueria

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 67.3

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12173422649

Visit website

Feed the Crave Coffee & Roastery

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 78.5

Altamont, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–12 pm

+16183399919

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 67.3

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 67.3

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 67.3

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 33.6

Casey, Illinois

+18333994638

Visit website

World's Largest Mailbox

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 33.6

Casey, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

Visit website

McAlister's Deli

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 67.3

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12172407175

Visit website

MY Garage Museum & Retail Store

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 56.1

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12175404277

Visit website

Tk Grille

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $20 to $30 mile 67.3

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 6–10 am

+12175407716

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.55 one way

$49.09 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $26.95 $53.90
premium $4.89 $30.21 $60.43
diesel $5.61 $34.66 $69.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 54.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

4 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good

InCharge Energy Charging Station

Casey, Illinois

InCharge

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Effingham, Illinois

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Effingham, Illinois

Tesla

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Effingham, Illinois

Electrify America

1 DCFC

Tesla: 2 InCharge: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 47.1 0 $16.49 $7.54
Efficient EV 39.3 0 $13.74 $6.28
EV Truck/SUV 62.8 0 $21.98 $10.05

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

18 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

York, IL

Evening in York on Thursday

Local time

5:59 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pontiac, IL

Evening in Pontiac on Thursday

Local time

5:59 PM

CDT

Current temp

58°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

4 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

3h 14m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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 Pontiac, IL covers 157 miles and takes about 3h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, East Angling Road, North Illinois 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 78.5 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 $24.55 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 14m drive. You will face about 10 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 65.6 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from York, IL to Pontiac, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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