How far is Beecher, IL from York, IL?

The driving distance from Beecher, IL to York, IL is about 178.3 miles (286.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.9 miles (241.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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
178.27 mi
03h 08m
Flight
149.87 mi
241.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.87 mi
Kilometers
241.2 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.27 mi
Kilometers
286.9 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Thu, Apr 16, 4:11 AM CDT
Return by in Beecher
Thu, Apr 16, 7:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beecher
2026-04-16T01:02
Arrive York
Thu, Apr 16, 4:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beecher
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
Newell
IL

Township in Vermilion County, Illinois

From Beecher
90.3 mi
01h 34m
To York
87.9 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dixie Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Dixie Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on County Road East 1241 North

    9.9 mi · 14 min · County Road East 1241 North

  3. 3

    Continue on Belshaw Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Belshaw Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Wicker Avenue

    42.3 mi · 54 min · Wicker Avenue

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    21.6 mi · 27 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    59.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1740 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Pennington Road

    1383 ft · 1 min · Pennington Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto US 150

    4.5 mi · 7 min · US 150

  10. 10

    Continue on N 3rd Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · N 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West National Avenue

    3.5 mi · 6 min · West National Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight

    2990 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 1: Marshall, Paris

    1963 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    18 mi · 27 min

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North York Street

    621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North York Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beecher and York.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wicker Avenue
123 mi · 69%
County Road East 1241 North
9.88 mi · 6%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
9.58 mi · 5%
US 150
4.49 mi · 3%
West National Avenue
4.05 mi · 2%
Belshaw Road
3.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Wicker Avenue

Continue straight

59.1 mi · 01h 15m

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
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
149.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newell
01h 34m from Beecher
Leave By
10:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Beecher and 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 Beecher to York?

The road trip is about 178.3 miles (286.9 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Newell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.3 miles from Beecher and 87.9 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 149.9 miles (241.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 10:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.72 one way or $47.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Beecher and Showers And Thunderstorms near York.

Stop Ideas Near Newell

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

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

BUS

Danville, Illinois

7 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Rantoul

52 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

56 mi away
45 East University Ave.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

59 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beecher and York. Straight-line distance: 149.87 mi (241.2 km).

Beecher

#1 Beecher

City in United States of America

Population4,385
Coordinates41.3405900, -87.6214300
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Dixie Highway (-87.621309, 41.340591)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.29 gal
23.81 L · about $23.72
Round trip
$47.44
12.58 gal · 47.62 L
Estimated CO2
55.9 kg one way
Round trip: 111.8 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.72 $47.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.75 $53.50
Premium $4.65 $29.27 $58.55
Diesel $5.30 $33.36 $66.72

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Beecher and York. The current time is 01:02:43.

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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.