How far is Cahokia, IL from York, IL?

The driving distance from Cahokia, IL to York, IL is about 174 miles (280 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.4 miles (230.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.98 mi
02h 45m
Flight
143.35 mi
230.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.35 mi
Kilometers
230.7 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.98 mi
Kilometers
280 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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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 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Thu, Apr 23, 12:43 AM CDT
Return by in Cahokia
Thu, Apr 23, 3:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cahokia
2026-04-22T21:57
Arrive York
Thu, Apr 23, 12:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cahokia
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Saint Elmo
IL

City in Illinois

From Cahokia
82.2 mi
01h 22m
To York
91.8 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SW
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 Cahokia and York.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 1st Street

    29 m · 5 sec · West 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Mississippi Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Mississippi Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East, I 55 North, IL 3: Chicago, Indianapolis, Great River Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North: Chicago, Indianapolis

    3128 ft · 54 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    15.5 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Indianapolis

    83.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Indianapolis

    37.2 mi · 40 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Martinsville

    1602 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Cleone Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Cleone Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North York Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North York Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East Angling Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · East Angling Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East Angling Road

    9 mi · 16 min · East Angling Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto IL 1

    3.3 mi · 5 min · IL 1

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North York Street

    621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North York Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
121 mi · 70%
I 55 North
16.1 mi · 9%
East Angling Road
13.7 mi · 8%
IL 1
3.3 mi · 2%
Mississippi Avenue
3.1 mi · 2%
I 64 East
2.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Indianapolis

83.9 mi · 01h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.6 mi
143.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Elmo
01h 22m from Cahokia
Leave By
12:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cahokia 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 Cahokia to York?

The road trip is about 174 miles (280 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Saint Elmo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.2 miles from Cahokia and 91.8 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 143.4 miles (230.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.15 one way or $46.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saint Elmo

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

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

RAIL

Effingham

28 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Centralia station

61 mi away
108 East Broadway
RAIL

Mattoon station

65 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

80 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cahokia and York. Straight-line distance: 143.35 mi (230.7 km).

Cahokia

#1 Cahokia

Village in St.

Population13,742
Coordinates38.5708800, -90.1901100
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: West 1st Street (-90.190118, 38.570847)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.14 gal
23.24 L · about $23.15
Round trip
$46.31
12.28 gal · 46.48 L
Estimated CO2
54.6 kg one way
Round trip: 109.1 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.15 $46.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.11 $52.23
Premium $4.65 $28.58 $57.15
Diesel $5.30 $32.57 $65.13

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 Cahokia and York. The current time is 21:57:40.

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.