How far is Cincinnati, IL from York, IL?

The driving distance from Cincinnati, IL to York, IL is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
97.85 mi
01h 55m
Flight
71.02 mi
114.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.02 mi
Kilometers
114.3 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.85 mi
Kilometers
157.47 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Sat, Apr 18, 8:39 AM CDT
Return by in Cincinnati
Sat, Apr 18, 10:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cincinnati
2026-04-18T06:44
Arrive York
Sat, Apr 18, 8:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cincinnati
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
Allendale
IL

Village in Wabash Precinct, Wabash County, Illinois

From Cincinnati
50.9 mi
00h 57m
To York
47 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph WSW
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 1000N

    1 mi · 4 min · County Road 1000N

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 900E

    2 mi · 5 min · 900E

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Road 800 North

    9.9 mi · 15 min · County Road 800 North

  4. 4

    Continue on East Main Street

    2932 ft · 49 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road 850N

    10.8 mi · 16 min · County Road 850N

  6. 6

    Continue on 850N

    5 mi · 8 min · 850N

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 500E

    538 ft · 11 sec · 500E

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Elm Street

    2290 ft · 39 sec · East Elm Street

  9. 9

    Continue on 900N

    2.6 mi · 4 min · 900N

  10. 10

    Continue on 910N

    1162 ft · 20 sec · 910N

  11. 11

    Continue on 920N

    2938 ft · 50 sec · 920N

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 57 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 15

    10.6 mi · 16 min · State Route 15

  14. 14

    Continue on West 9th Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West 9th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Cherry Street

    8.9 mi · 13 min · North Cherry Street

  16. 16

    Continue on County Road 1550 East

    2.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 1550 East

  17. 17

    Continue on 1150E

    10.1 mi · 15 min · 1150E

  18. 18

    Continue on 15th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 15th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on 1200E

    8.2 mi · 12 min · 1200E

  20. 20

    Continue on County Road 1400E

    9.7 mi · 14 min · County Road 1400E

  21. 21

    Continue on IL 1

    12.5 mi · 19 min · IL 1

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East 150th Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road

  23. 23

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North York Street

    621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North York Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati 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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
IL 1
12.5 mi · 13%
County Road 850N
10.8 mi · 11%
State Route 15
10.6 mi · 11%
1150E
10.1 mi · 10%
County Road 800 North
9.86 mi · 10%
County Road 1400E
9.7 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

IL 1

Continue on IL 1

12.5 mi · 00h 19m

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
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
71 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allendale
00h 57m from Cincinnati
Leave By
2:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cincinnati and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Allendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.9 miles from Cincinnati and 47 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 71 miles (114.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 2:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.01 one way or $26.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Allendale

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

63 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
RAIL

Effingham

98 mi away
401 West National Ave.
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

111 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and York. Straight-line distance: 71.02 mi (114.3 km).

Cincinnati

#1 Cincinnati

Township in Tazewell County, Illinois

Population8,830
Coordinates38.4008800, -88.5119900
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 1000N (-88.51199, 38.400893)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.45 gal
13.07 L · about $13.01
Round trip
$26.02
6.9 gal · 26.14 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.3 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.01 $26.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.67 $29.35
Premium $4.65 $16.06 $32.11
Diesel $5.30 $18.30 $36.60

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Cincinnati and York. The current time is 06:44:31.

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.