How far is Albers, IL from York, IL?

The driving distance from Albers, IL to York, IL is about 146.8 miles (236.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.79 mi
02h 31m
Flight
114.69 mi
184.57 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.69 mi
Kilometers
184.57 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.79 mi
Kilometers
236.23 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Wed, May 13, 11:19 PM CDT
Return by in Albers
Thu, May 14, 1:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albers
2026-05-13T20:48
Arrive York
Wed, May 13, 11:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albers
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Watson
IL

Village in Illinois, USA

From Albers
73.9 mi
01h 15m
To York
72.9 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albers and York.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albers and York.

  1. 1

    Start on North Commerical Street

    6 m · 7 sec · North Commerical Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Carlyle Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Carlyle Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hanover Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hanover Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Germantown Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South Germantown Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Old Route 50 West

    2697 ft · 1 min · Old Route 50 West

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Walnut Street

    2896 ft · 58 sec · North Walnut Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Jamestown Road

    681 ft · 15 sec · Jamestown Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1524 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 12th Street

    1 mi · 1 min · 12th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    14.1 mi · 16 min · Franklin Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto N Mine St

    1107 ft · 14 sec · N Mine St

  13. 13

    Continue on North Mine Street

    106 m · 5 sec · North Mine Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    41 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    2149 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    46.6 mi · 50 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Indianapolis

    37.2 mi · 40 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Martinsville

    1602 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Cleone Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Cleone Road

  21. 21

    Continue on North York Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North York Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East Angling Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · East Angling Road

  23. 23

    Continue on East Angling Road

    9 mi · 16 min · East Angling Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto IL 1

    3.3 mi · 5 min · IL 1

  25. 25

    Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road

  26. 26

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North York Street

    621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North York Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albers and York.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Mine Street
46.7 mi · 32%
I 70 East
37.2 mi · 25%
Franklin Street
14.1 mi · 10%
East Angling Road
13.7 mi · 9%
Jamestown Road
8.47 mi · 6%
Carlyle Road
4.45 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Mine Street

Merge slight left

46.6 mi · 00h 50m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.1 mi
114.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watson
01h 15m from Albers
Leave By
1:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Albers and Sunny near York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albers to York?

The road trip is about 146.8 miles (236.2 km) and usually takes 02h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Watson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.9 miles from Albers and 72.9 miles from York.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.53 one way or $39.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Albers and Sunny near York.

Stop Ideas Near Watson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Watson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Watson.

RAIL

Effingham

11 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Mattoon station

54 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Centralia station

74 mi away
108 East Broadway
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

86 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albers and York. Straight-line distance: 114.69 mi (184.57 km).

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#1 Albers

Village in United States of America

Population1,115
Coordinates38.5433800, -89.6123100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: North Commerical Street (-89.612278, 38.54338)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.18 gal
19.61 L · about $19.53
Round trip
$39.07
10.36 gal · 39.22 L
Estimated CO2
46 kg one way
Round trip: 92.1 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.53 $39.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.03 $44.06
Premium $4.65 $24.11 $48.22
Diesel $5.30 $27.47 $54.95

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Albers and York. The current time is 20:48:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.