How far is Gifford, IL from York, IL?

The driving distance from Gifford, IL to York, IL is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81 miles (130.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
96.74 mi
01h 55m
Flight
80.96 mi
130.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.96 mi
Kilometers
130.3 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.74 mi
Kilometers
155.68 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Tue, May 5, 5:00 AM CDT
Return by in Gifford
Tue, May 5, 6:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gifford
2026-05-05T03:04
Arrive York
Tue, May 5, 5:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gifford
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
Ridge Farm
IL

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

From Gifford
51.9 mi
00h 57m
To York
44.9 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph WNW
Destination
65°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gifford and York.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    2531 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Road 3000 North

    3.8 mi · 6 min · County Road 3000 North

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Road 2700 East

    2639 ft · 53 sec · County Road 2700 East

  4. 4

    Continue on West Street

    1366 ft · 27 sec · West Street

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road 22

    12.5 mi · 22 min · County Road 22

  6. 6

    Continue on Market Street

    2284 ft · 52 sec · Market Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 74 East: Danville

    2028 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    16.9 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 1

    1001 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

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

    1245 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Georgetown Road

    13.5 mi · 21 min · Georgetown Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North State Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road

  14. 14

    Continue on 1575 E US 36

    1700 ft · 29 sec · 1575 E US 36

  15. 15

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    10 mi · 15 min · Georgetown Road

  16. 16

    Continue on IL Route 1

    1.4 mi · 4 min · IL Route 1

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Elliot Street

    156 m · 9 sec · West Elliot Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Central Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Central Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Vandalia Way

    666 ft · 11 sec · Vandalia Way

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    30.4 mi · 45 min · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road

  22. 22

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North York Street

    621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North York Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gifford 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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
30.9 mi · 32%
Georgetown Road
29.6 mi · 31%
I 74 East
17.3 mi · 18%
County Road 22
12.5 mi · 13%
County Road 3000 North
3.81 mi · 4%
East 150th Road
1.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Turn straight onto South Main Street

30.4 mi · 00h 45m

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
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
81 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridge Farm
00h 57m from Gifford
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gifford and 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 Gifford to York?

The road trip is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Ridge Farm is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.9 miles from Gifford and 44.9 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 81 miles (130.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 2:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.86 one way or $25.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Gifford and Showers And Thunderstorms near York.

Stop Ideas Near Ridge Farm

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

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

BUS

Danville, Illinois

25 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

56 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

63 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Crawfordsville

66 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gifford and York. Straight-line distance: 80.96 mi (130.3 km).

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#1 Gifford

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,035
Coordinates40.3058700, -88.0211500
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-88.02137, 40.305869)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.92 L · about $12.86
Round trip
$25.72
6.82 gal · 25.84 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.86 $25.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.50 $29.01
Premium $4.65 $15.87 $31.74
Diesel $5.30 $18.09 $36.17

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Gifford and York. The current time is 03:04:49.

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.