How far is Douglas, IL from York, IL?

The driving distance from Douglas, IL to York, IL is about 172.7 miles (278 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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
172.73 mi
02h 50m
Flight
136.33 mi
219.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.33 mi
Kilometers
219.4 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.73 mi
Kilometers
277.99 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Sat, Apr 11, 10:40 AM CDT
Return by in Douglas
Sat, Apr 11, 1:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Douglas
2026-04-11T07:49
Arrive York
Sat, Apr 11, 10:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Douglas
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
Avena
IL

Unincorporated community in Illinois

From Douglas
83.6 mi
01h 25m
To York
89.1 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph E
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street

    54 m · 4 sec · North Illinois Street

  3. 3

    Exit the rotary onto North Illinois Street

    9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Morrison Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Vandalia Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North, I 70 East

    2235 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Indianapolis

    83.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Indianapolis

    37.2 mi · 40 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Martinsville

    1602 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Cleone Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Cleone Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North York Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North York Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Angling Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · East Angling Road

  14. 14

    Continue on East Angling Road

    9 mi · 16 min · East Angling Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto IL 1

    3.3 mi · 5 min · IL 1

  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 Douglas 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
121 mi · 70%
East Angling Road
13.7 mi · 8%
North Illinois Street
9.78 mi · 6%
I 55 North
4.25 mi · 2%
IL 1
3.3 mi · 2%
Vandalia Street
2.76 mi · 2%
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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.4 mi
136.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avena
01h 25m from Douglas
Leave By
12:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Douglas and Partly Sunny near York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 172.7 miles (278 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Avena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.6 miles from Douglas and 89.1 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.97 one way or $45.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Douglas and Partly Sunny near York.

Stop Ideas Near Avena

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

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

RAIL

Effingham

35 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Centralia station

56 mi away
108 East Broadway
RAIL

Mattoon station

71 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

77 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Douglas and York. Straight-line distance: 136.33 mi (219.4 km).

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#1 Douglas

Unincorporated community in Illinois

Population160
Coordinates38.4244900, -89.9826100
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: IL 159 (-89.982555, 38.42449)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 278 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.09 gal
23.07 L · about $22.97
Round trip
$45.93
12.18 gal · 46.14 L
Estimated CO2
54.1 kg one way
Round trip: 108.2 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.97 $45.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.90 $51.80
Premium $4.65 $28.34 $56.69
Diesel $5.30 $32.30 $64.60

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Douglas and York. The current time is 07:49:56.

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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.