How far is Alden, IL from York, IL?

The driving distance from Alden, IL to York, IL is about 310.3 miles (499.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231.7 miles (372.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
310.26 mi
05h 10m
Flight
231.74 mi
372.95 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.74 mi
Kilometers
372.95 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
310.26 mi
Kilometers
499.32 km
Drive Time
05h 10m

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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 05h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Thu, Apr 16, 2:55 AM CDT
Return by in Alden
Thu, Apr 16, 8:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alden
2026-04-15T21:44
Arrive York
Thu, Apr 16, 2:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:11 AM to 1:11 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alden
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Normal
IL

Town in McLean County, Illinois, United States

From Alden
157.1 mi
02h 35m
To York
153.1 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Today

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Alden Road

    3 m · 8 sec · Alden Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Division Street

    2662 ft · 49 sec · North Division Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Brink Street

    12.4 mi · 18 min · West Brink Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 173

    5.6 mi · 8 min · State Route 173

  6. 6

    Continue on West Lane Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Lane Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    2836 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    8.3 mi · 9 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39, US 51 South: Bloomington

    1.3 km · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    119.5 mi · 2 hr 8 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, US 51 South: Peoria, Champaign, Saint Louis, Decatur

    7.6 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur

    80.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 1

    1001 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road

    1245 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Georgetown Road

    13.5 mi · 21 min · Georgetown Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North State Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road

  19. 19

    Continue on 1575 E US 36

    1700 ft · 29 sec · 1575 E US 36

  20. 20

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    10 mi · 15 min · Georgetown Road

  21. 21

    Continue on IL Route 1

    1.4 mi · 4 min · IL Route 1

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Elliot Street

    156 m · 9 sec · West Elliot Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Central Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Central Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Vandalia Way

    666 ft · 11 sec · Vandalia Way

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    30.4 mi · 45 min · South Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road

  27. 27

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North York Street

    621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North York Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39
122 mi · 39%
I 74 East
80.9 mi · 26%
South Main Street
30.4 mi · 10%
Georgetown Road
29.6 mi · 10%
West Brink Street
12.4 mi · 4%
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
8.34 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 39

Keep slight right

119 mi · 02h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.6 mi
231.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Normal
02h 35m from Alden
Leave By
6:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alden and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 310.3 miles (499.3 km) and usually takes 05h 10m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Normal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.1 miles from Alden and 153.1 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 231.7 miles (372.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.29 one way or $82.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alden and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near York.

Stop Ideas Near Normal

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Normal and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 3.1 mi away

City Hall - Town of Normal

Normal , IL
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761
Parking lot
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Meeting point 5.2 mi away

City of Bloomington, Illinois

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
Rating 3.6/5 8 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.2 mi away

Bloomington Finance Department

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Uptown Station

1 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

50 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Lincoln

52 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

61 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alden and York. Straight-line distance: 231.74 mi (372.95 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Alden

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,344
Coordinates42.4589100, -88.5178800
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: IL 173 (-88.517875, 42.45894)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 499 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.95 gal
41.44 L · about $41.29
Round trip
$82.58
21.9 gal · 82.88 L
Estimated CO2
97.3 kg one way
Round trip: 194.6 kg / 429 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.29 $82.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.57 $93.14
Premium $4.65 $50.96 $101.92
Diesel $5.30 $58.08 $116.16

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Alden and York. The current time is 21:44:32.

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.