How far is Bedford, IL from York, IL?
The driving distance from Bedford, IL to York, IL is about 221 miles (355.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.3 miles (256.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bond County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bedford and York.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford and York.
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Start on Bedford Road
82 m · 12 sec · Bedford Road
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Continue on Road 886 North
1984 ft · 1 min · Road 886 North
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Continue on Road 4000 East
1.6 km · 4 min · Road 4000 East
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Continue on 874 North
1.3 km · 3 min · 874 North
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Turn slight left onto 865 North
1.5 mi · 6 min · 865 North
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At the end of the road, turn left
17 mi · 25 min
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Turn left onto Marquette Street
709 ft · 14 sec · Marquette Street
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Continue on Kampsville Ferry
1213 ft · 4 min · Kampsville Ferry
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Continue straight
11.1 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto 5th Street
25.9 mi · 31 min · 5th Street
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Continue straight
19.5 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Indianapolis, Kansas City
1301 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 East: Indianapolis
2973 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 East: Indianapolis
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Merge slight right onto I 70 East: Indianapolis
82.8 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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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 Bedford and York.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 70 East
Merge slight right onto I 70 East: Indianapolis
82.8 mi · 01h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bedford and Mostly Sunny then 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 Bedford to York?
The road trip is about 221 miles (355.7 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?
Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.5 miles from Bedford and 106.6 miles from York.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.3 miles (256.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.7 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 9:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.41 one way or $58.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bedford and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near York.
Stop Ideas Near Greenville
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 Greenville.
Centralia station
Carlinville
Alton
Gateway Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and York. Straight-line distance: 159.28 mi (256.33 km).
#1 Bedford
Township in Wayne County, Illinois
| Population | 1,021 |
| Coordinates | 39.5292100, -90.5842900 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| 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: 356 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $29.41 | $58.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.17 | $66.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.30 | $72.60 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.37 | $82.74 |
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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