How far is Batavia, IL from York, IL?

The driving distance from Batavia, IL to York, IL is about 262 miles (421.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.4 miles (303.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
262 mi
04h 23m
Flight
188.42 mi
303.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.42 mi
Kilometers
303.24 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
262 mi
Kilometers
421.65 km
Drive Time
04h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Thu, Apr 23, 2:21 AM CDT
Return by in Batavia
Thu, Apr 23, 6:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Batavia
2026-04-22T21:58
Arrive York
Thu, Apr 23, 2:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Batavia
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
Loda
IL

Township in Iroquois County, Illinois

From Batavia
129.6 mi
02h 11m
To York
132.4 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Wilson Street

    1846 ft · 1 min · West Wilson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South River Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South River Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North River Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · North River Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Mettel Road

    2216 ft · 1 min · Mettel Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    89 m · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    1442 ft · 35 sec · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    12.6 mi · 16 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet

    1961 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South: Joliet

    2223 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    19.4 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Indiana

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 57 South: Memphis

    3222 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    103.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Market Street

    1379 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    29 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Market Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Market Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Marketview Drive

    1336 ft · 40 sec · East Marketview Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Neil Street

    1475 ft · 42 sec · North Neil Street

  20. 20

    Take the ramp left

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 35 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 1

    1001 ft · 21 sec

  23. 23

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

    1245 ft · 35 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Georgetown Road

    13.5 mi · 21 min · Georgetown Road

  25. 25

    Continue on North State Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road

  27. 27

    Continue on 1575 E US 36

    1700 ft · 29 sec · 1575 E US 36

  28. 28

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    10 mi · 15 min · Georgetown Road

  29. 29

    Continue on IL Route 1

    1.4 mi · 4 min · IL Route 1

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West Elliot Street

    156 m · 9 sec · West Elliot Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North Central Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Central Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on Vandalia Way

    666 ft · 11 sec · Vandalia Way

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    30.4 mi · 45 min · South Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road

  35. 35

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto North York Street

    621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North York Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Batavia 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
37 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
104 mi · 40%
North Neil Street
33 mi · 13%
South Main Street
30.4 mi · 12%
Georgetown Road
29.6 mi · 11%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
19.4 mi · 7%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
12.9 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

104 mi · 01h 52m

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
04h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.6 mi
188.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loda
02h 11m from Batavia
Leave By
8:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Batavia 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 Batavia to York?

The road trip is about 262 miles (421.6 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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?

Loda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.6 miles from Batavia and 132.4 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 188.4 miles (303.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.6 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 8:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.88 one way or $69.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Loda

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

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

RAIL

Rantoul

24 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Gilman

28 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

47 mi away
45 East University Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

58 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Batavia and York. Straight-line distance: 188.42 mi (303.24 km).

Batavia

#1 Batavia

City in Illinois USA

Population26,442
Coordinates41.8500300, -88.3125700
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: West Wilson Street (-88.312567, 41.849941)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 422 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.25 gal
35 L · about $34.88
Round trip
$69.76
18.5 gal · 70 L
Estimated CO2
82.2 kg one way
Round trip: 164.4 kg / 362 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.88 $69.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.34 $78.68
Premium $4.65 $43.05 $86.10
Diesel $5.30 $49.06 $98.12

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Batavia and York. The current time is 21:58:08.

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.