How far is Germantown, IL from York, IL?
The driving distance from Germantown, IL to York, IL is about 142 miles (228.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Illinois, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Germantown and York.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Germantown and York.
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Start on Munster Street
104 m · 18 sec · Munster Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
932 ft · 47 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hanover Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Hanover Street
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Continue on South Germantown Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · South Germantown Road
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Turn right onto Old Route 50 West
2697 ft · 1 min · Old Route 50 West
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Turn left onto North Walnut Street
2896 ft · 58 sec · North Walnut Street
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Continue on Jamestown Road
681 ft · 15 sec · Jamestown Road
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Take the ramp right
1524 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
8.1 mi · 9 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 12th Street
1 mi · 1 min · 12th Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
14.1 mi · 16 min · Franklin Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto N Mine St
1107 ft · 14 sec · N Mine St
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Continue on North Mine Street
106 m · 5 sec · North Mine Street
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Take the exit slight right
41 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
7.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn left
2149 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
46.6 mi · 50 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Indianapolis
37.2 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Martinsville
1602 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto North Cleone Road
1 km · 1 min · North Cleone Road
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Continue on North York Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North York Street
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Continue on East Angling Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · East Angling Road
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Continue on East Angling Road
9 mi · 16 min · East Angling Road
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Turn right onto IL 1
3.3 mi · 5 min · IL 1
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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 Germantown and York.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Mine Street
Merge slight left
46.6 mi · 00h 50m
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 Germantown and Sunny near York.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Germantown to York?
The road trip is about 142 miles (228.5 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Watson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.6 miles from Germantown and 70.4 miles from York.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 1:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.89 one way or $37.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Germantown and Sunny near York.
Stop Ideas Near Watson
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 Watson.
Effingham
Mattoon station
Centralia station
Mt. Vernon, IL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Germantown and York. Straight-line distance: 110.73 mi (178.21 km).
#1 Germantown
Village in Clinton County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,273 |
| Coordinates | 38.5536600, -89.5384200 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| 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: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $18.89 | $37.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.31 | $42.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.32 | $46.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.57 | $53.15 |
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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