How far is Atlanta, IL from York, IL?

The driving distance from Atlanta, IL to York, IL is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
154.77 mi
02h 46m
Flight
113.27 mi
182.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.27 mi
Kilometers
182.29 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.77 mi
Kilometers
249.08 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Sun, Apr 19, 6:07 AM CDT
Return by in Atlanta
Sun, Apr 19, 8:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlanta
2026-04-19T03:20
Arrive York
Sun, Apr 19, 6:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Atlanta
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
Fithian
IL

Human settlement in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America

From Atlanta
83 mi
01h 23m
To York
71.8 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph WNW
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 Atlanta and York.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Street

    82 m · 11 sec · South Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East South Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East South Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 55 North: Bloomington

    1098 ft · 27 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on South Veterans Parkway

    1680 ft · 21 sec · South Veterans Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East, US 51 South: Decatur, Indianapolis

    2367 ft · 58 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    79.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 1

    1001 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

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

    1245 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Georgetown Road

    13.5 mi · 21 min · Georgetown Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North State Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road

  13. 13

    Continue on 1575 E US 36

    1700 ft · 29 sec · 1575 E US 36

  14. 14

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    10 mi · 15 min · Georgetown Road

  15. 15

    Continue on IL Route 1

    1.4 mi · 4 min · IL Route 1

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Elliot Street

    156 m · 9 sec · West Elliot Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Central Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Central Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Vandalia Way

    666 ft · 11 sec · Vandalia Way

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    30.4 mi · 45 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road

  21. 21

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North York Street

    621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North York Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlanta 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 East
80.3 mi · 52%
South Main Street
30.4 mi · 20%
Georgetown Road
29.6 mi · 19%
I 55 North
16.2 mi · 10%
East 150th Road
1.95 mi · 1%
North State Street
1.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 74 East

Merge slight right

79.9 mi · 01h 27m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.5 mi
113.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fithian
01h 23m from Atlanta
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Atlanta 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 Atlanta to York?

The road trip is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Fithian is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83 miles from Atlanta and 71.8 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.59 one way or $41.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fithian

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

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

BUS

Danville, Illinois

20 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

31 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

33 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Gilman

73 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and York. Straight-line distance: 113.27 mi (182.29 km).

Atlanta

#1 Atlanta

City in Logan County, Illinois, United States

Population1,582
Coordinates40.2594800, -89.2334200
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: South Street (-89.233422, 40.25952)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.46 gal
20.67 L · about $20.59
Round trip
$41.18
10.92 gal · 41.34 L
Estimated CO2
48.5 kg one way
Round trip: 97 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.59 $41.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.22 $46.44
Premium $4.65 $25.41 $50.82
Diesel $5.30 $28.96 $57.92

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 Atlanta and York. The current time is 03:20:30.

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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.