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Trip from York, IL to Warsaw, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

6h 29m

Distance

296.2 mi

477 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$46

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
6h 17m ★
6 AM
6h 30m
8 AM
6h 54m
10 AM
6h 38m
12 PM
6h 36m
3 PM
6h 40m
5 PM
6h 53m
8 PM
6h 22m

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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capital and largest city of Poland

Warsaw, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from York, IL to Warsaw, IL covers 296.2 miles and takes about 6h 29m 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 $46.31 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

148.1 miles from York, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 14m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 29m. Total distance: 296.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 29m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 29m drive with frequent turns across 296.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Broadway Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 29m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from York, IL to Warsaw, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Broadway Street
East 150th Road
IL 1
East Angling Road
South York Street
North Cleone Road
IL 130
North Haughton Highway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: West Broadway Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between York, IL and Warsaw, IL.

1

Start on North York Street

0.1 mi · 29 sec · North York Street
2

At the end of the road, turn right onto West Broadway Street

0.2 mi · 57 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 the end of the 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 · 47 sec
10

Merge slight left

16 mi · 17 min
11

Take the exit slight right toward IL 130

0.3 mi · 41 sec · IL 130
12

Turn right onto North Haughton Highway

0.1 mi · 9 sec · North Haughton Highway
13

Continue on 1700E

1.3 mi · 1 min · 1700E
14

Continue on North Haughton Highway

0.4 mi · 33 sec · North Haughton Highway
15

Continue on County Road 1775 E

0.8 mi · 1 min · County Road 1775 E
16

Continue on County Road 1825 E

2.0 mi · 2 min · County Road 1825 E
17

Continue on Route 130

10.0 mi · 14 min · Route 130
18

Continue on Illinois Route 130

0.8 mi · 1 min · Illinois Route 130
19

Continue on 18th Street

1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street
20

Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

2.5 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Avenue
21

Continue on Illinois Route 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 Route 121

34 mi · 48 min · Route 121
25

Turn left onto West Main Street

1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
26

Continue on East Elwin Road

4.2 mi · 5 min · East Elwin Road
27

Turn right onto South Business Route 51

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Business Route 51
28

Take the ramp right toward US 51 North: Springfield, Bloomington

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

Merge slight left

5.2 mi · 5 min
30

Take the exit slight right toward I 72 West, US 36 West: Springfield

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

Merge slight left

31 mi · 32 min
32

Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South, I 72 West: Saint Louis, Jacksonville

5.3 mi · 6 min · I 55 South, I 72 West: Saint Louis, Jacksonville
33

Keep slight right to continue on I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville

93 mi · 1 hr 39 min · I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
34

Keep slight left to continue on I 172 North: Quincy

0.8 mi · 51 sec · I 172 North: Quincy
35

Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

19 mi · 20 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
36

Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Mount Sterling, Keokuk

0.3 mi · 41 sec · US 24: Mount Sterling, Keokuk
37

Turn left

3.3 mi · 4 min
38

Turn right

24 mi · 43 min
39

Turn left onto North County Road 1190

0.4 mi · 43 sec · North County Road 1190
40

Continue on Main Street

505 ft · 10 sec · Main Street
41

Continue on East County Road 1050

1.2 mi · 2 min · East County Road 1050
42

Continue on Main Street

1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street
43

Arrive at your destination

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 148.1 miles from York, IL, or about 3h 14m into the drive.

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 65 miles or 1h 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 148.1 miles or 3h 14m 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 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Warsaw, 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 296.2 miles and 6h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 148.1 mi from York, IL · 3h 14m into the drive

Downtown Carlinville, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Carlinville, IL

148 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

Mattoon, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Carlinville, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 148.1 miles from York, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Warsaw, IL

The final approach into Warsaw, 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 Warsaw, IL.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$46.31 one way

$92.61 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 104 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $50.84 $101.69
premium $4.89 $57.00 $114.00
diesel $5.61 $65.40 $130.79

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$46

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$71–$96

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 103.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 88.9 1 $31.10 $14.22
Efficient EV 74.1 0 $25.92 $11.85
EV Truck/SUV 118.5 1 $41.47 $18.96

Gas CO2

104 kg

EV CO2

35 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

3:02 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Warsaw, IL

Afternoon in Warsaw on Thursday

Local time

3:02 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°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

21 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 29m 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 Warsaw, IL covers 296.2 miles and takes about 6h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Broadway Street, East 150th Road, IL 1. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 148.1 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 $46.31 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 29m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from York, IL to Warsaw, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from York, IL to Warsaw, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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