How far is Forsyth, IL from York, IL?

The driving distance from Forsyth, IL to York, IL is about 118.1 miles (190 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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
118.04 mi
02h 21m
Flight
87.47 mi
140.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.47 mi
Kilometers
140.77 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.04 mi
Kilometers
189.96 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 AM CDT
Return by in Forsyth
Thu, Apr 23, 3:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forsyth
2026-04-22T22:32
Arrive York
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Forsyth
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
Charleston
IL

City in Illinois

From Forsyth
59 mi
01h 10m
To York
59 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 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 Forsyth and York.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Ruehl Street

    1230 ft · 54 sec · East Ruehl Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Eldorado Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Eldorado Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Continue on South Mount Zion Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Mount Zion Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North State Route 121

    35.3 mi · 51 min · North State Route 121

  8. 8

    Continue on Dewitt Avenue

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Dewitt Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lerna Road

    2702 ft · 56 sec · Lerna Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Illinois Route 16

    6 mi · 8 min · Illinois Route 16

  11. 11

    Continue on West Lincoln Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 18th Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Illinois Route 130

    1.2 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 130

  14. 14

    Continue on Route 130

    10 mi · 15 min · Route 130

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road 1825 East

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 1825 East

  16. 16

    Continue on County Road 1775 E

    1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 1775 E

  17. 17

    Continue on North Haughton Highway

    1945 ft · 33 sec · North Haughton Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on 1700E

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 1700E

  19. 19

    Continue on North Haughton Highway

    1903 ft · 37 sec · North Haughton Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left

    1616 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 17 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Martinsville

    1602 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Cleone Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Cleone Road

  24. 24

    Continue on North York Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North York Street

  25. 25

    Continue on East Angling Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · East Angling Road

  26. 26

    Continue on East Angling Road

    9 mi · 16 min · East Angling Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto IL 1

    3.3 mi · 5 min · IL 1

  28. 28

    Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road

  29. 29

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North York Street

    621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North York Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Forsyth 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
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North State Route 121
35.3 mi · 30%
North Haughton Highway
16.7 mi · 14%
East Angling Road
13.7 mi · 12%
Route 130
9.97 mi · 8%
Illinois Route 16
6.02 mi · 5%
Dewitt Avenue
5.77 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North State Route 121

Continue on North State Route 121

35.3 mi · 00h 51m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.6 mi
87.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charleston
01h 10m from Forsyth
Leave By
1:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Forsyth 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 Forsyth to York?

The road trip is about 118.1 miles (190 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Charleston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Forsyth and 59 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 1:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.73 one way or $31.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Charleston

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

17 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

53 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

69 mi away
45 East University Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

83 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forsyth and York. Straight-line distance: 87.47 mi (140.77 km).

Forsyth

#1 Forsyth

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Population3,465
Coordinates39.9325400, -88.9511900
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: East Ruehl Street (-88.95119, 39.932535)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.17 gal
15.77 L · about $15.73
Round trip
$31.45
8.34 gal · 31.54 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.1 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.73 $31.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.74 $35.47
Premium $4.65 $19.41 $38.81
Diesel $5.30 $22.12 $44.24

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 Forsyth and York. The current time is 22:32:45.

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.