How far is Ashland, IL from York, IL?

The driving distance from Ashland, IL to York, IL is about 162.3 miles (261.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.6 miles (218.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
162.33 mi
03h 12m
Flight
135.58 mi
218.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.58 mi
Kilometers
218.2 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.33 mi
Kilometers
261.25 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Wed, Apr 15, 9:42 PM CDT
Return by in Ashland
Thu, Apr 16, 12:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashland
2026-04-15T18:30
Arrive York
Wed, Apr 15, 9:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashland
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
Sullivan
IL

City in Illinois

From Ashland
84.6 mi
01h 36m
To York
77.8 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 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 Ashland and York.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Washington Street

    59 m · 14 sec · West Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Yates Street

    1281 ft · 44 sec · South Yates Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Fremont Street

    1797 ft · 38 sec · East Fremont Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    11 mi · 16 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    29.5 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East, US 51 South: Decatur, Pana

    1656 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 51 South: Pana

    3132 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Decatur, Elwin, Mount Zion

    1875 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight left

    34 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Business Route 51

    1771 ft · 39 sec · South Business Route 51

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Elwin Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · West Elwin Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South State Route 121

    33.8 mi · 49 min · South State Route 121

  17. 17

    Continue on Dewitt Avenue

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Dewitt Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lerna Road

    2702 ft · 56 sec · Lerna Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Illinois Route 16

    6 mi · 8 min · Illinois Route 16

  20. 20

    Continue on West Lincoln Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 18th Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Illinois Route 130

    1.2 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 130

  23. 23

    Continue on Route 130

    10 mi · 15 min · Route 130

  24. 24

    Continue on County Road 1825 East

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 1825 East

  25. 25

    Continue on County Road 1775 E

    1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 1775 E

  26. 26

    Continue on North Haughton Highway

    1945 ft · 33 sec · North Haughton Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on 1700E

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 1700E

  28. 28

    Continue on North Haughton Highway

    1903 ft · 37 sec · North Haughton Highway

  29. 29

    Turn left

    1616 ft · 39 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 17 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward Martinsville

    1602 ft · 39 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right onto North Cleone Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Cleone Road

  33. 33

    Continue on North York Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North York Street

  34. 34

    Continue on East Angling Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · East Angling Road

  35. 35

    Continue on East Angling Road

    9 mi · 16 min · East Angling Road

  36. 36

    Turn right onto IL 1

    3.3 mi · 5 min · IL 1

  37. 37

    Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road

  38. 38

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto North York Street

    621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North York Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashland 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
40 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Fremont Street
41.9 mi · 26%
South State Route 121
33.8 mi · 21%
North Haughton Highway
16.7 mi · 10%
East Angling Road
13.7 mi · 8%
Route 130
9.97 mi · 6%
Illinois Route 16
6.02 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South State Route 121

Turn right onto South State Route 121

33.8 mi · 00h 49m

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
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
135.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sullivan
01h 36m from Ashland
Leave By
10:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ashland 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 Ashland to York?

The road trip is about 162.3 miles (261.2 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

Sullivan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.6 miles from Ashland and 77.8 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 135.6 miles (218.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.61 one way or $43.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sullivan

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

24 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

54 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

65 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

88 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashland and York. Straight-line distance: 135.58 mi (218.2 km).

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#1 Ashland

Village in Cass County, Illinois

Population1,169
Coordinates39.8878300, -90.0078900
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: West Washington Street (-90.00789, 39.887805)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.73 gal
21.68 L · about $21.61
Round trip
$43.22
11.46 gal · 43.36 L
Estimated CO2
50.9 kg one way
Round trip: 101.8 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.61 $43.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.37 $48.74
Premium $4.65 $26.67 $53.33
Diesel $5.30 $30.39 $60.78

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashland and York. The current time is 18:30:17.

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.