How far is Fairbury, IL from York, IL?

The driving distance from Fairbury, IL to York, IL is about 151.3 miles (243.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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
151.31 mi
02h 49m
Flight
118.34 mi
190.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.34 mi
Kilometers
190.45 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.31 mi
Kilometers
243.51 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Thu, Apr 23, 12:55 AM CDT
Return by in Fairbury
Thu, Apr 23, 3:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairbury
2026-04-22T22:05
Arrive York
Thu, Apr 23, 12:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
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 Fairbury
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
Muncie
IL

Human settlement in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America

From Fairbury
77.9 mi
01h 24m
To York
73.4 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Fairbury and York.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    1280 ft · 1 min · North 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Oak Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Oak Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East 800 North Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East 800 North Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East 820 North Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East 820 North Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Wabash Street

    2003 ft · 50 sec · West Wabash Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Center Street

    2187 ft · 56 sec · South Center Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North 2700 East Road

    6.7 mi · 9 min · North 2700 East Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North 2750 East Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · North 2750 East Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North 2775 East Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · North 2775 East Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North 2790 East Road

    2355 ft · 37 sec · North 2790 East Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North 385 East Road

    2078 ft · 32 sec · North 385 East Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North 390 East Road

    10.8 mi · 16 min · North 390 East Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    2642 ft · 1 min · West 1st Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Sangamon Avenue

    2297 ft · 47 sec · South Sangamon Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on North 450E Road

    117 m · 7 sec · North 450E Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North 450 East Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · North 450 East Road

  17. 17

    Continue on County Road 450 East

    2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 450 East

  18. 18

    Continue on County Road 400 East

    7.5 mi · 10 min · County Road 400 East

  19. 19

    Continue on County Road 350 East

    4.5 mi · 7 min · County Road 350 East

  20. 20

    Continue on County Road 400 East

    1157 ft · 28 sec · County Road 400 East

  21. 21

    Continue on North Lombard Street

    154 m · 13 sec · North Lombard Street

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 74 East: Champaign

    1378 ft · 34 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    41.9 mi · 46 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 1

    1001 ft · 21 sec

  25. 25

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

    1245 ft · 35 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Georgetown Road

    13.5 mi · 21 min · Georgetown Road

  27. 27

    Continue on North State Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road

  29. 29

    Continue on 1575 E US 36

    1700 ft · 29 sec · 1575 E US 36

  30. 30

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    10 mi · 15 min · Georgetown Road

  31. 31

    Continue on IL Route 1

    1.4 mi · 4 min · IL Route 1

  32. 32

    Turn right onto West Elliot Street

    156 m · 9 sec · West Elliot Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto North Central Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Central Avenue

  34. 34

    Continue on Vandalia Way

    666 ft · 11 sec · Vandalia Way

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    30.4 mi · 45 min · South Main Street

  36. 36

    Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road

  37. 37

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto North York Street

    621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North York Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairbury 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
39 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 East
42.2 mi · 28%
South Main Street
30.4 mi · 20%
Georgetown Road
29.6 mi · 20%
North 390 East Road
10.8 mi · 7%
County Road 400 East
7.75 mi · 5%
North 2700 East Road
6.67 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 74 East

Merge slight left

41.9 mi · 00h 46m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.9 mi
118.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Muncie
01h 24m from Fairbury
Leave By
12:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fairbury 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 Fairbury to York?

The road trip is about 151.3 miles (243.5 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Muncie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.9 miles from Fairbury and 73.4 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 12:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.14 one way or $40.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Muncie

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

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

BUS

Danville, Illinois

18 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

34 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

34 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Gilman

73 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairbury and York. Straight-line distance: 118.34 mi (190.45 km).

Fairbury

#1 Fairbury

City in Livingston County, Illinois, United States

Population3,596
Coordinates40.7472600, -88.5147800
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: North 2nd Street (-88.514836, 40.747259)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.34 gal
20.21 L · about $20.14
Round trip
$40.27
10.68 gal · 40.42 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 94.9 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.14 $40.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.71 $45.42
Premium $4.65 $24.85 $49.70
Diesel $5.30 $28.32 $56.65

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 Fairbury and York. The current time is 22:05:16.

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.