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Trip from York, IL to Winchester, IL

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

4h 31m

Distance

202.6 mi

326 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

29 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 18m ★
6 AM
4h 32m
8 AM
4h 58m
10 AM
4h 41m
12 PM
4h 38m
3 PM
4h 42m
5 PM
4h 57m
8 PM
4h 24m

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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Downtown Winchester, IL, IL

Winchester, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from York, IL to Winchester, IL covers 202.6 miles and takes about 4h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 72, Route 121, US 36 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50.7 miles on I 72. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.67 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

101.3 miles from York, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 34m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 4h 31m highway drive covering 202.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 72 and Route 121. The longest continuous stretch is about 50.7 miles on I 72.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 72 is the longest continuous segment at about 50.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 72 and Route 121. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Broadway Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 202.6 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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 110.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

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

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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

6
110.2 mi into trip | ~2h 47m in

Take the ramp toward US 51 North: Springfield, Bloomington

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 51 North: Springfield, Bloomington
7
146.8 mi into trip | ~3h 28m in | I 72; US 36

Take the exit onto I 72; US 36 toward I 55 South, I 72 West: Saint Louis, Jacksonville

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. Toward I 55 South, I 72 West: Saint Louis, Jack...
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152.1 mi into trip | ~3h 34m in | I 72; US 36

Keep slight right at fork onto I 72; US 36 toward I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville

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

Toward I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between York, IL and Winchester, IL, road signs point toward Bloomington and Jacksonville.

Bloomington

110.2 mi in | ~2h 47m

Jacksonville

146.8 mi in | ~3h 28m | via I 72; US 36

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 72 50.7 mi 55m
Route 121 33.8 mi 48m
US 36 30.5 mi 32m
I 70 16 mi 17m
East Angling Road 13.7 mi 24m
Route 130 10 mi 14m
Dewitt Avenue East 5.8 mi 9m
Illinois Route 16 5.3 mi 7m
Longest stretch: I 72 — 50.7 mi, about 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

16 mi · 17 min · I 70
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward IL 130
12

Turn right onto IL 130

0.1 mi · 9 sec · North Haughton Highway
13

Continue on IL 130

1.3 mi · 1 min · 1700E
14

Continue on IL 130

0.4 mi · 32 sec · North Haughton Highway
15

Continue on IL 130

0.8 mi · 1 min · County Road 1775 E
16

Continue on IL 130

2.0 mi · 2 min · County Road 1825 E
17

Continue on IL 130

10.0 mi · 14 min · Route 130
18

Continue on IL 130

0.8 mi · 1 min · Illinois Route 130
19

Continue on IL 130

1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street
20

Turn left onto IL 16

2.5 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Avenue
21

Continue on IL 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 IL 121

34 mi · 48 min · Route 121
25

Turn left onto CTH 30

1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
Use the left lane.
26

Continue on CTH 30

4.2 mi · 5 min · East Elwin Road
27

Turn right onto US 51 Business

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Business Route 51
28

Take the ramp

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

Merge onto US 51

5.2 mi · 5 min · US 51
30

Take the exit

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

Merge onto US 36

31 mi · 32 min · US 36
32

Take the exit onto I 72; US 36

5.3 mi · 6 min · I 72; US 36
Toward I 55 South, I 72 West: Saint Louis, Jacksonville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33

Keep slight right at fork onto I 72; US 36

45 mi · 48 min · I 72; US 36
Toward I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
34

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward IL 106: Winchester
35

Turn straight onto Old US Route 36

0.4 mi · 42 sec · Old US Route 36
36

Turn straight onto Old Route 36

3.5 mi · 5 min · Old Route 36
37

Turn left onto IL 106

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Illinois Route 106
38

Continue on IL 106

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Cherry Street
39

Arrive at destination

IL 106

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 101.3 miles from York, IL, or about 2h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.7 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 80 miles or 2h 3m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 101.3 miles or 2h 34m 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 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Winchester, 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 202.6 miles and 4h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 72 for about 50.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 101.3 mi from York, IL · 2h 34m into the drive

city in Macon County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Decatur, IL

101 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

Decatur, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Decatur, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 101.3 miles from York, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Winchester, IL

The final approach into Winchester, 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 Winchester, IL.

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.

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

National Monument

In August 1908, a large White mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, Illinois. Rioters destroyed homes and businesses and lynched two men. The event led to the founding of the National Assoc...

3 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 146.7
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.67 one way

$63.35 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $34.78 $69.55
premium $4.89 $38.99 $77.98
diesel $5.61 $44.73 $89.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 70.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

29 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

County Market - Tesla Supercharger

Springfield, IL

Tesla

16 DCFC

Haymakers - Tesla Supercharger

Springfield, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Springfield, IL Rechargery Relay - S Dirksen Pkwy

Springfield, IL

IONNA

12 DCFC

Legacy Pointe - Tesla Supercharger

Springfield, IL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Springfield, IL

Springfield, IL

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

8 DCFC

Walmart 3602 (Springfield, IL)

Springfield, IL

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Landmark Ford

Springfield, IL

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

Landmark Cadillac

SPRINGFIELD, IL

EV Connect

3 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 15 EV Connect: 3 Tesla: 3 Blink Network: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 2 Non-Networked: 1 IONNA: 1 Electrify America: 1 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 60.8 0 $21.27 $9.72
Efficient EV 50.7 0 $17.73 $8.10
EV Truck/SUV 81 1 $28.36 $12.97

Gas CO2

71 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

York, IL

Evening in York on Tuesday

Local time

8:26 PM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Winchester, IL

Evening in Winchester on Tuesday

Local time

8:26 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°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

3 degrees cooler at arrival

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

Road read

4h 31m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from York, IL to Winchester, IL covers 202.6 miles and takes about 4h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 72, Route 121, US 36. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 101.3 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 $31.67 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 202.6 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 110.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between York, IL and Winchester, IL, road signs point toward Bloomington and Jacksonville.

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