How far is Glen Carbon, IL from York, IL?
The driving distance from Glen Carbon, IL to York, IL is about 146.1 miles (235.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.2 miles (208 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.
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City in Effingham County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glen Carbon and York.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glen Carbon and York.
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Start on South Main Street
2733 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Glen Crossing Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Glen Crossing Road
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Turn left onto South State Route 159
158 m · 10 sec · South State Route 159
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Take the ramp right toward I 270 East: Effingham
1307 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight right onto I 70 East: Indianapolis
82.8 mi · 1 hr 29 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 Glen Carbon and York.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 70 East
Merge slight right onto I 70 East: Indianapolis
82.8 mi · 01h 29m
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.
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Glen Carbon 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 Glen Carbon to York?
The road trip is about 146.1 miles (235.1 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Altamont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.5 miles from Glen Carbon and 72.6 miles from York.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.2 miles (208 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 1:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.42 one way or $38.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Glen Carbon and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near York.
Stop Ideas Near Altamont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Effingham
Mattoon station
Centralia station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glen Carbon and York. Straight-line distance: 129.28 mi (208.05 km).
#1 Glen Carbon
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 12,887 |
| Coordinates | 38.7483800, -89.9831600 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 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 | $19.42 | $38.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.90 | $43.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.97 | $47.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.32 | $54.63 |
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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