How far is Elk Grove Village, IL from York, IL?

The driving distance from Elk Grove Village, IL to York, IL is about 246.9 miles (397.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.5 miles (316.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
246.93 mi
04h 16m
Flight
196.48 mi
316.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.48 mi
Kilometers
316.2 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.93 mi
Kilometers
397.39 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Sun, Apr 19, 3:25 PM CDT
Return by in Elk Grove Village
Sun, Apr 19, 7:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elk Grove Village
2026-04-19T11:09
Arrive York
Sun, Apr 19, 3:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elk Grove Village
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Paxton
IL

City in Ford County, Illinois

From Elk Grove Village
123.5 mi
02h 08m
To York
123.3 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Elk Grove Village and York.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove Village and York.

  1. 1

    Start on Lively Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lively Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Devon Avenue

    2956 ft · 1 min · Devon Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Busse Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Busse Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Kingery Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Kingery Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20, I 290: Lake Street, Rockford, Chicago

    827 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 20, I 290 East: Lake Street, Chicago

    1840 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago

    1281 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  15. 15

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Tri-State Tollway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue

    2529 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Cicero Avenue

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Cicero Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 167th Street

    855 ft · 26 sec · 167th Street

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80

    3048 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    105.4 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Market Street

    1379 ft · 27 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    29 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Market Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Market Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Marketview Drive

    1336 ft · 40 sec · East Marketview Drive

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Neil Street

    1475 ft · 42 sec · North Neil Street

  28. 28

    Take the ramp left

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 35 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 1

    1001 ft · 21 sec

  31. 31

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

    1245 ft · 35 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Georgetown Road

    13.5 mi · 21 min · Georgetown Road

  33. 33

    Continue on North State Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road

  35. 35

    Continue on 1575 E US 36

    1700 ft · 29 sec · 1575 E US 36

  36. 36

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    10 mi · 15 min · Georgetown Road

  37. 37

    Continue on IL Route 1

    1.4 mi · 4 min · IL Route 1

  38. 38

    Turn right onto West Elliot Street

    156 m · 9 sec · West Elliot Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto North Central Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Central Avenue

  40. 40

    Continue on Vandalia Way

    666 ft · 11 sec · Vandalia Way

  41. 41

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    30.4 mi · 45 min · South Main Street

  42. 42

    Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road

  43. 43

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  44. 44

    Turn left onto North York Street

    621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North York Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elk Grove Village 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
45 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
106 mi · 43%
North Neil Street
33 mi · 13%
South Main Street
30.4 mi · 12%
Georgetown Road
29.6 mi · 12%
Tri-State Tollway
18.2 mi · 7%
Cicero Avenue
4.89 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

105 mi · 01h 55m

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
04h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.4 mi
196.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paxton
02h 08m from Elk Grove Village
Leave By
8:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Elk Grove Village and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny near York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elk Grove Village to York?

The road trip is about 246.9 miles (397.4 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?

Paxton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.5 miles from Elk Grove Village and 123.3 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 196.5 miles (316.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.85 one way or $65.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elk Grove Village and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny near York.

Stop Ideas Near Paxton

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

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

RAIL

Rantoul

18 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Gilman

35 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

40 mi away
45 East University Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

54 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elk Grove Village and York. Straight-line distance: 196.48 mi (316.2 km).

Elk Grove Village

#1 Elk Grove Village

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population31,831
Coordinates42.0039200, -87.9703500
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenleaf Avenue (-87.970356, 42.003889)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 397 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.71 gal
32.98 L · about $32.85
Round trip
$65.69
17.42 gal · 65.96 L
Estimated CO2
77.4 kg one way
Round trip: 154.8 kg / 341 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.85 $65.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.04 $74.09
Premium $4.65 $40.54 $81.07
Diesel $5.30 $46.20 $92.40

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Elk Grove Village and York. The current time is 11:09:04.

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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.