How far is Alorton, IL from York, IL?

The driving distance from Alorton, IL to York, IL is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.4 miles (224.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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
160.12 mi
02h 36m
Flight
139.35 mi
224.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.35 mi
Kilometers
224.27 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.12 mi
Kilometers
257.69 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Sun, Apr 19, 3:46 AM CDT
Return by in Alorton
Sun, Apr 19, 6:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alorton
2026-04-19T01:10
Arrive York
Sun, Apr 19, 3:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alorton
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
Saint Elmo
IL

City in Illinois

From Alorton
80.5 mi
01h 18m
To York
79.6 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Broadway

    6 m · 3 sec · East Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 42nd Street

    534 ft · 15 sec · North 42nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Missouri Avenue

    89 m · 11 sec · Old Missouri Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto New Missouri Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · New Missouri Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 255 North: Chicago

    1483 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North, I 70 East: Indianapolis, Chicago

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Indianapolis

    83.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Indianapolis

    37.2 mi · 40 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Martinsville

    1602 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Cleone Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Cleone Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North York Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North York Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Angling Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · East Angling Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East Angling Road

    9 mi · 16 min · East Angling Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto IL 1

    3.3 mi · 5 min · IL 1

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road

  18. 18

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North York Street

    621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North York Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
121 mi · 76%
East Angling Road
13.7 mi · 9%
I 55 North
9.06 mi · 6%
I 255 North
7.94 mi · 5%
IL 1
3.3 mi · 2%
North York Street
2.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Indianapolis

83.9 mi · 01h 31m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
139.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Elmo
01h 18m from Alorton
Leave By
1:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alorton and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny near York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Saint Elmo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.5 miles from Alorton and 79.6 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 139.4 miles (224.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 1:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.31 one way or $42.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saint Elmo

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

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

RAIL

Effingham

28 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Centralia station

61 mi away
108 East Broadway
RAIL

Mattoon station

65 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

80 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alorton and York. Straight-line distance: 139.35 mi (224.27 km).

Alorton

#1 Alorton

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,880
Coordinates38.5897700, -90.1201100
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: East Broadway (-90.120106, 38.589773)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.65 gal
21.39 L · about $21.31
Round trip
$42.61
11.3 gal · 42.78 L
Estimated CO2
50.2 kg one way
Round trip: 100.4 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.31 $42.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.03 $48.06
Premium $4.65 $26.30 $52.59
Diesel $5.30 $29.97 $59.94

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Alorton and York. The current time is 01:10:28.

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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.