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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.41 mi
02h 50m
Flight
116.22 mi
187.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.22 mi
Kilometers
187.04 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.41 mi
Kilometers
235.62 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Wed, Apr 15, 6:03 PM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Wed, Apr 15, 8:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-15T15:12
Arrive York
Wed, Apr 15, 6:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
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
Avena
IL

Unincorporated community in Illinois

From Auburn
83.4 mi
01h 25m
To York
63.1 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 18 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 Auburn and York.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 5th Street

    882 ft · 38 sec · North 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Jackson Street

    5.2 mi · 8 min · West Jackson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1666 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    28.8 mi · 31 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 16: Gillespie, Litchfield

    2880 ft · 55 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    58 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto County Road 1200 North

    1.4 km · 1 min · County Road 1200 North

  8. 8

    Continue on West Union Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · West Union Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Illinois Route 16

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Illinois Route 16

  10. 10

    Continue on South Hamilton Street

    1658 ft · 29 sec · South Hamilton Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on S Main St

    885 ft · 22 sec · S Main St

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Montgomery

    14.9 mi · 26 min · Montgomery

  14. 14

    Continue on State Road 185

    7.4 mi · 13 min · State Road 185

  15. 15

    Continue on Hillsboro Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Hillsboro Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Veterans Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Veterans Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Veterans Avenue

    23 m · 1 sec · Veterans Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Kennedy Boulevard

    90 m · 13 sec · North Kennedy Boulevard

  19. 19

    Take the exit right toward I-70 East: Effingham

    1261 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Interstate 70

    35 mi · 38 min · Interstate 70

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Indianapolis

    37.2 mi · 40 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Martinsville

    1602 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Cleone Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Cleone Road

  24. 24

    Continue on North York Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North York Street

  25. 25

    Continue on East Angling Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · East Angling Road

  26. 26

    Continue on East Angling Road

    9 mi · 16 min · East Angling Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto IL 1

    3.3 mi · 5 min · IL 1

  28. 28

    Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road

  29. 29

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North York Street

    621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street

  31. 31

    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.

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
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
37.2 mi · 25%
Interstate 70
35 mi · 24%
West Jackson Street
34 mi · 23%
Montgomery
14.9 mi · 10%
East Angling Road
13.7 mi · 9%
State Road 185
7.41 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
116.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avena
01h 25m from Auburn
Leave By
12:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Effingham

35 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Centralia station

56 mi away
108 East Broadway
RAIL

Mattoon station

71 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

77 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and York. Straight-line distance: 116.22 mi (187.04 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States

Population4,591
Coordinates39.5917200, -89.7464900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: North 5th Street (-89.746418, 39.591721)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.17 gal
19.56 L · about $19.50
Round trip
$38.99
10.34 gal · 39.12 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.9 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and York. The current time is 15:12:59.

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.