How far is Benld, IL from York, IL?
The driving distance from Benld, IL to York, IL is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Effingham County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Benld and York.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benld and York.
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Start on the route
39 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
55 m · 10 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Central Avenue
1703 ft · 36 sec · East Central Avenue
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Turn right onto South 8th Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · South 8th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 55 North: Springfield
26 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto I 55 North: Springfield
1669 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 16: Gillespie, Litchfield
2665 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto County Road 1200 North
2980 ft · 56 sec · 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 Benld 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
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Benld 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 Benld to York?
The road trip is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Altamont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.9 miles from Benld and 70.9 miles from York.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.01 one way or $38.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Benld and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near York.
Stop Ideas Near Altamont
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 Altamont.
Effingham
Mattoon station
Centralia station
Mt. Vernon, IL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Benld and York. Straight-line distance: 116.15 mi (186.92 km).
#1 Benld
City in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,406 |
| Coordinates | 39.0928200, -89.8039800 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| 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: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $19.01 | $38.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.44 | $42.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.46 | $46.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.73 | $53.46 |
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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