How far is Glenwood, IL from York, IL?

The driving distance from Glenwood, IL to York, IL is about 189.5 miles (305 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.9 miles (263.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
189.55 mi
03h 29m
Flight
163.84 mi
263.67 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Glenwood.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.84 mi
Kilometers
263.67 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.55 mi
Kilometers
305.05 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Sun, May 31, 6:29 AM CDT
Return by in Glenwood
Sun, May 31, 9:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glenwood
2026-05-31T03:00
Arrive York
Sun, May 31, 6:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glenwood
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Bismarck
IL

Village in Newell Township, Vermilion County, Illinois

From Glenwood
94.6 mi
01h 44m
To York
94.9 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Glenwood Lansing Road

    1361 ft · 41 sec · Glenwood Lansing Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Cottage Grove Avenue

    1667 ft · 50 sec · South Cottage Grove Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Glenwood Dyer Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Glenwood Dyer Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Joliet Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Joliet Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    656 ft · 20 sec · West Lincoln Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Wicker Avenue

    58.8 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Wicker Avenue

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    21.6 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    59.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    1740 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Pennington Road

    1383 ft · 1 min · Pennington Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto US 150

    4.5 mi · 7 min · US 150

  13. 13

    Continue on N 3rd Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · N 3rd Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West National Avenue

    3.5 mi · 6 min · West National Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight

    2990 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 1: Marshall, Paris

    1963 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    18 mi · 27 min

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road

  20. 20

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North York Street

    621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North York Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glenwood 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wicker Avenue
139 mi · 74%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
9.58 mi · 5%
US 150
4.49 mi · 2%
Glenwood Dyer Road
4.06 mi · 2%
West National Avenue
4.05 mi · 2%
Joliet Street
2.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Wicker Avenue

Continue straight

59.1 mi · 01h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
163.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bismarck
01h 44m from Glenwood
Leave By
10:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Glenwood and Mostly Sunny near York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Glenwood to York?

The road trip is about 189.5 miles (305 km) and usually takes 03h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bismarck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.6 miles from Glenwood and 94.9 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 163.9 miles (263.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.23 one way or $50.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Glenwood and Mostly Sunny near York.

Stop Ideas Near Bismarck

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

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

BUS

Danville, Illinois

16 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Rantoul

47 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

56 mi away
45 East University Ave.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

63 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glenwood and York. Straight-line distance: 163.84 mi (263.67 km).

Glenwood

#1 Glenwood

City in Iowa

Population8,617
Coordinates41.5425300, -87.6022700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Glenwood Lansing Road (-87.602269, 41.542626)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 305 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.69 gal
25.32 L · about $25.23
Round trip
$50.46
13.38 gal · 50.64 L
Estimated CO2
59.5 kg one way
Round trip: 118.9 kg / 262 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.23 $50.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.45 $56.91
Premium $4.65 $31.14 $62.27
Diesel $5.30 $35.48 $70.97

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Glenwood and York. The current time is 03:00:01.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.