Trip from York, IL to Round Lake Park, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

Distance

278.8 mi

449 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 47m ★

6 AM

6h 0m

8 AM

6h 26m

10 AM

6h 9m

12 PM

6h 7m

3 PM

6h 11m

5 PM

6h 25m

8 PM

5h 53m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from York, IL to Round Lake Park, IL covers 278.8 miles and takes about 6h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, Tri-State Tollway, IL 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 145.1 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.59 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

139.4 miles from York, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 12m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h. Total distance: 278.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Drive Character

This is a 6h highway drive covering 278.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and Tri-State Tollway. The longest continuous stretch is about 145.1 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 37 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 145.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and Tri-State Tollway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 211.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 278.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 211.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 211.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 234.2 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

211.3 mi into trip | ~4h 30m in

Take the exit toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 349-350 Toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevar...

211.7 mi into trip | ~4h 31m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 349 Toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin

234.2 mi into trip | ~5h in | I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

266.7 mi into trip | ~5h 40m in

Take the exit toward IL 176: Rockland Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 16 Toward IL 176: Rockland Road

267 mi into trip | ~5h 40m in

Keep slight right at fork toward IL 176: Libertyville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward IL 176: Libertyville

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 Round Lake Park, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Wisconsin along the way.

Wisconsin

211.3 mi in | ~4h 30m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 57	145.1 mi	2h 37m
Tri-State Tollway	53.3 mi	1h 5m
IL 1	30.7 mi	45m
West Jasper Street	10.7 mi	18m
E County Road 200 N	8.8 mi	15m
Illinois Route 133	6 mi	10m
East County Road 200 North	3 mi	5m
Antioch Road	2.7 mi	4m

Longest stretch: I 57 — 145.1 mi, about 2h 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between York, IL and Round Lake Park, IL.

Start on North York Street

0.1 mi · 29 sec · North York Street

At end of road, turn right onto West Broadway Street

0.2 mi · 56 sec · West Broadway Street

Continue on East 150th Road

1.9 mi · 7 min · East 150th Road

Turn sharp right onto IL 1

31 mi · 45 min · IL 1

Turn left onto US 150; IL 16; IL 133

11 mi · 18 min · West Jasper Street

Continue on IL 133

1.3 mi · 2 min · East 1200th Road

Continue on IL 133

1.6 mi · 2 min · East 1220th Road

Continue on IL 133

0.7 mi · 1 min · East 1225th Road

Continue on IL 133

1.0 mi · 1 min · East 1850th Road

Continue on IL 133

5.3 mi · 9 min · Illinois Route 133

Continue on IL 133

3.6 mi · 6 min · E County Road 200 N

Continue on IL 133

0.6 mi · 1 min · Illinois Route 133

Continue on IL 133

1.5 mi · 2 min · East County Road 200 North

Continue on IL 133

1.6 mi · 2 min · E County Road 200 N

Continue on IL 133

1.2 mi · 2 min · East County Road 200 North

Continue on IL 133

3.6 mi · 6 min · E County Road 200 N

Continue on IL 133

0.3 mi · 32 sec · East County Road 200 North

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I-57 North: Champaign

Merge onto I 57

145 mi · 2 hr 37 min · I 57

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Exit 349-350 Toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

1.8 mi · 3 min

Exit 349 Toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 294

21 mi · 25 min · Tri-State Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

32 mi · 39 min · Tri-State Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Exit 16 Toward IL 176: Rockland Road Use the right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

127 ft · 5 sec

Toward IL 176: Libertyville Use the right lane.

Turn right onto IL 176

0.4 mi · 42 sec · Rockland Road

Continue on IL 176

1.9 mi · 3 min · East Park Avenue

Turn right onto IL 21

1.6 mi · 2 min · North Milwaukee Avenue

Turn left onto IL 137

1.5 mi · 2 min · Peterson Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on IL 137

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Old Peterson Road

Continue on IL 137

2.7 mi · 4 min · Antioch Road

Continue on IL 83

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Ivanhoe Road

Turn left onto IL 120

2.0 mi · 3 min · East Belvidere Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto North Hainesville Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Hainesville Road

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto CR A22

0.4 mi · 53 sec · East Washington Street

Turn left onto Fairlawn Drive

66 ft · 2 sec · Fairlawn Drive

Arrive at destination

Fairlawn Drive

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 139.4 miles from York, IL, or about 3h 12m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 145.1 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 61 miles or 1h 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 139.4 miles or 3h 12m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 53m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Round Lake Park, 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 278.8 miles and 6h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 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 145.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 139.4 mi from York, IL · 3h 12m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Champaign, IL

139 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

Tuscola, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 61 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Champaign, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 139.4 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 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 145.1 miles.

Arriving in Round Lake Park, IL

The final approach into Round Lake Park, 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 Round Lake Park, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour Free near mile 211.5

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$43.59 one way

$87.17 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 98 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$47.86	$95.71
premium	$4.89	$53.65	$107.31
diesel	$5.61	$61.56	$123.11

Estimated Tolls: $3.20

Tri-state Tollway (53.3 mi) $3.20

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

$44

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$72–$97

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 97.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	83.6	1	$29.27	$13.38
Efficient EV	69.7	0	$24.40	$11.15
EV Truck/SUV	111.5	1	$39.03	$17.84

Gas CO2

98 kg

EV CO2

33 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 Thursday

Local time

1:02 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Round Lake Park, IL

Afternoon in Round Lake Park on Thursday

Local time

1:02 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

6h 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from York, IL to Round Lake Park, IL covers 278.8 miles and takes about 6h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 57, Tri-State Tollway, IL 1. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 139.4 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 $43.59 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.