How far is Braidwood, IL from York, IL?

The driving distance from Braidwood, IL to York, IL is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m 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
191.23 mi
03h 24m
Flight
147.78 mi
237.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.78 mi
Kilometers
237.83 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.23 mi
Kilometers
307.76 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Thu, Apr 23, 10:37 AM CDT
Return by in Braidwood
Thu, Apr 23, 2:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Braidwood
2026-04-23T07:13
Arrive York
Thu, Apr 23, 10:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 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
10:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Braidwood
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Urbana
IL

County seat of Champaign County, Illinois, United States

From Braidwood
98.5 mi
01h 42m
To York
92.7 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    61 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Washington Street

    40 m · 5 sec · North Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    11.1 mi · 17 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road North 303 West

    8.9 mi · 16 min · County Road North 303 West

  5. 5

    Continue on North Wall Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Wall Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Wall Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Wall Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West Water Street

    2254 ft · 44 sec · West Water Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South East Avenue

    2892 ft · 49 sec · South East Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Schuyler Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Schuyler Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I-57 South: Champaign

    2010 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    66.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Market Street

    1379 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    29 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Market Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Market Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Marketview Drive

    1336 ft · 40 sec · East Marketview Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Neil Street

    1475 ft · 42 sec · North Neil Street

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 35 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 1

    1001 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

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

    1245 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Georgetown Road

    13.5 mi · 21 min · Georgetown Road

  22. 22

    Continue on North State Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road

  24. 24

    Continue on 1575 E US 36

    1700 ft · 29 sec · 1575 E US 36

  25. 25

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    10 mi · 15 min · Georgetown Road

  26. 26

    Continue on IL Route 1

    1.4 mi · 4 min · IL Route 1

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Elliot Street

    156 m · 9 sec · West Elliot Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Central Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Central Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Vandalia Way

    666 ft · 11 sec · Vandalia Way

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    30.4 mi · 45 min · South Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road

  32. 32

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto North York Street

    621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North York Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Braidwood 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
34 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 South
67 mi · 35%
North Neil Street
33 mi · 17%
South Main Street
30.4 mi · 16%
Georgetown Road
29.6 mi · 15%
East Main Street
11.1 mi · 6%
County Road North 303 West
8.87 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I-57 South

Merge slight left

66.6 mi · 01h 11m

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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.5 mi
147.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Urbana
01h 42m from Braidwood
Leave By
10:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Braidwood and Mostly Sunny near York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Braidwood to York?

The road trip is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?

Urbana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.5 miles from Braidwood and 92.7 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 10:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.45 one way or $50.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Braidwood and Mostly Sunny near York.

Stop Ideas Near Urbana

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

3 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

23 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

49 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Mattoon station

71 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Braidwood and York. Straight-line distance: 147.78 mi (237.83 km).

Braidwood

#1 Braidwood

City in Will County, Illinois, United States

Population6,148
Coordinates41.2650300, -88.2122800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.212255, 41.265047)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.75 gal
25.54 L · about $25.45
Round trip
$50.91
13.5 gal · 51.08 L
Estimated CO2
60 kg one way
Round trip: 120 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.45 $50.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.71 $57.42
Premium $4.65 $31.41 $62.83
Diesel $5.30 $35.80 $71.60

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 Braidwood and York. The current time is 07:13:00.

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.