How far is Albion, IL from York, IL?

The driving distance from Albion, IL to York, IL is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
72.65 mi
01h 24m
Flight
59.27 mi
95.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.27 mi
Kilometers
95.39 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.65 mi
Kilometers
116.92 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Tue, May 12, 11:37 PM CDT
Return by in Albion
Wed, May 13, 1:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albion
2026-05-12T22:13
Arrive York
Tue, May 12, 11:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albion
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
Lawrenceville
IL

Town in Illinois

From Albion
36.3 mi
00h 42m
To York
36.4 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph S
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 500E

    102 m · 8 sec · 500E

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Elm Street

    2290 ft · 39 sec · East Elm Street

  3. 3

    Continue on 900N

    2.6 mi · 4 min · 900N

  4. 4

    Continue on 910N

    1162 ft · 20 sec · 910N

  5. 5

    Continue on 920N

    2938 ft · 50 sec · 920N

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 57 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Route 15

    10.6 mi · 16 min · State Route 15

  8. 8

    Continue on West 9th Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West 9th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Cherry Street

    8.9 mi · 13 min · North Cherry Street

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road 1550 East

    2.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 1550 East

  11. 11

    Continue on 1150E

    10.1 mi · 15 min · 1150E

  12. 12

    Continue on 15th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 15th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on 1200E

    8.2 mi · 12 min · 1200E

  14. 14

    Continue on County Road 1400E

    9.7 mi · 14 min · County Road 1400E

  15. 15

    Continue on IL 1

    12.5 mi · 19 min · IL 1

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 150th Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North York Street

    621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North York Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
IL 1
12.5 mi · 17%
State Route 15
10.6 mi · 15%
1150E
10.1 mi · 14%
County Road 1400E
9.7 mi · 13%
North Cherry Street
8.87 mi · 12%
1200E
8.2 mi · 11%
Longest Stretch

IL 1

Continue on IL 1

12.5 mi · 00h 19m

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
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
59.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrenceville
00h 42m from Albion
Leave By
3:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Albion and Sunny near York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Lawrenceville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.3 miles from Albion and 36.4 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 3:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.65 one way or $19.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albion and Sunny near York.

Stop Ideas Near Lawrenceville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lawrenceville, 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 Lawrenceville.

BUS

Evansville, IN

85 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
RAIL

Effingham

86 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Mattoon station

103 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albion and York. Straight-line distance: 59.27 mi (95.39 km).

Albion

#1 Albion

City in and county seat of Edwards County, Illinois

Population1,889
Coordinates38.3775500, -88.0561500
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: 500E (-88.056252, 38.377551)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.7 L · about $9.65
Round trip
$19.31
5.12 gal · 19.4 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.65 $19.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.89 $21.78
Premium $4.65 $11.91 $23.83
Diesel $5.30 $13.58 $27.16

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Albion and York. The current time is 22:13:21.

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.