How far is Forrest, IL from York, IL?
The driving distance from Forrest, IL to York, IL is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Oakwood Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forrest and York.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forrest and York.
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Start on North Center Street
1 km · 2 min · North Center Street
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Continue on North 2700 East Road
6.7 mi · 9 min · North 2700 East Road
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Continue on North 2750 East Road
1.2 km · 1 min · North 2750 East Road
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Continue on North 2775 East Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · North 2775 East Road
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Continue on North 2790 East Road
2355 ft · 37 sec · North 2790 East Road
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Continue on North 385 East Road
2078 ft · 32 sec · North 385 East Road
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Continue on North 390 East Road
10.8 mi · 16 min · North 390 East Road
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
2642 ft · 1 min · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto South Sangamon Avenue
2297 ft · 47 sec · South Sangamon Avenue
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Continue on North 450E Road
117 m · 7 sec · North 450E Road
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Continue on North 450 East Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · North 450 East Road
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Continue on County Road 450 East
2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 450 East
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Continue on County Road 400 East
7.5 mi · 10 min · County Road 400 East
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Continue on County Road 350 East
4.5 mi · 7 min · County Road 350 East
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Continue on County Road 400 East
1157 ft · 28 sec · County Road 400 East
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Continue on North Lombard Street
154 m · 13 sec · North Lombard Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 74 East: Champaign
1378 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
41.9 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 1
1001 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
1245 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Georgetown Road
13.5 mi · 21 min · Georgetown Road
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Continue on North State Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Street
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Continue on Georgetown Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road
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Continue on 1575 E US 36
1700 ft · 29 sec · 1575 E US 36
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Continue on Georgetown Road
10 mi · 15 min · Georgetown Road
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Continue on IL Route 1
1.4 mi · 4 min · IL Route 1
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Turn right onto West Elliot Street
156 m · 9 sec · West Elliot Street
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Turn left onto North Central Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Central Avenue
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Continue on Vandalia Way
666 ft · 11 sec · Vandalia Way
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
30.4 mi · 45 min · South Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road
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Continue on West Broadway Street
1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn left onto North York Street
621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North York Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Forrest and York.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Forrest 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 Forrest to York?
The road trip is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Oakwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.2 miles from Forrest and 71 miles from York.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 1:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.46 one way or $38.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Forrest and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near York.
Stop Ideas Near Oakwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakwood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forrest and York. Straight-line distance: 116.61 mi (187.66 km).
#1 Forrest
Village in Livingston County, Illinois
| Population | 1,124 |
| Coordinates | 40.7519800, -88.4111600 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 York
Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 853 |
| Coordinates | 39.1714300, -87.6391900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $19.46 | $38.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.95 | $43.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.01 | $48.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.37 | $54.74 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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