How far is Auburn, IL from York, IL?
The driving distance from Auburn, IL to York, IL is about 146.4 miles (235.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.2 miles (187 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated community in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and York.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and York.
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Start on North 5th Street
882 ft · 38 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn left onto West Jackson Street
5.2 mi · 8 min · West Jackson Street
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Turn left
1666 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
28.8 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 16: Gillespie, Litchfield
2880 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left
58 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto County Road 1200 North
1.4 km · 1 min · County Road 1200 North
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Continue on West Union Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · West Union Avenue
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Continue on Illinois Route 16
7.4 mi · 11 min · Illinois Route 16
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Continue on South Hamilton Street
1658 ft · 29 sec · South Hamilton Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on S Main St
885 ft · 22 sec · S Main St
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Turn left onto Montgomery
14.9 mi · 26 min · Montgomery
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Continue on State Road 185
7.4 mi · 13 min · State Road 185
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Continue on Hillsboro Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Hillsboro Road
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Turn left onto Veterans Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Veterans Avenue
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Continue on Veterans Avenue
23 m · 1 sec · Veterans Avenue
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Turn left onto North Kennedy Boulevard
90 m · 13 sec · North Kennedy Boulevard
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Take the exit right toward I-70 East: Effingham
1261 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Interstate 70
35 mi · 38 min · Interstate 70
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Indianapolis
37.2 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Martinsville
1602 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto North Cleone Road
1 km · 1 min · North Cleone Road
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Continue on North York Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North York Street
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Continue on East Angling Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · East Angling Road
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Continue on East Angling Road
9 mi · 16 min · East Angling Road
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Turn right onto IL 1
3.3 mi · 5 min · IL 1
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Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road
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Continue on West Broadway Street
1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn left onto North York Street
621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North York Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and York.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 70 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Indianapolis
37.2 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Auburn 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 Auburn to York?
The road trip is about 146.4 miles (235.6 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Avena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.4 miles from Auburn and 63.1 miles from York.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.2 miles (187 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 12:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.50 one way or $38.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Auburn and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near York.
Stop Ideas Near Avena
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avena.
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Centralia station
Mattoon station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and York. Straight-line distance: 116.22 mi (187.04 km).
#1 Auburn
City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 4,591 |
| Coordinates | 39.5917200, -89.7464900 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
#2 York
Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 853 |
| Coordinates | 39.1714300, -87.6391900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $19.50 | $38.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.99 | $43.98 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.06 | $48.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.42 | $54.84 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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