How far is Grafton, IL from York, IL?

The driving distance from Grafton, IL to York, IL is about 191 miles (307.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
191 mi
03h 07m
Flight
150.42 mi
242.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.42 mi
Kilometers
242.08 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
191 mi
Kilometers
307.39 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Thu, Apr 16, 3:32 PM CDT
Return by in Grafton
Thu, Apr 16, 6:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grafton
2026-04-16T12:25
Arrive York
Thu, Apr 16, 3:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 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
10:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grafton
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
Vandalia
IL

Township in Fayette County, Illinois

From Grafton
90.7 mi
01h 33m
To York
100.3 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Street

    26 m · 9 sec · Oak Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1679 ft · 28 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on River Road

    8.8 mi · 13 min · River Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Great River Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Great River Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Broadway

    1408 ft · 26 sec · West Broadway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Landmarks Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Landmarks Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on River Heritage Parkway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · River Heritage Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Lewis and Clark Boulevard

    7 mi · 8 min · Lewis and Clark Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 270 East: Effingham

    1833 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    12.2 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto I 70 East: Indianapolis

    82.8 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Indianapolis

    37.2 mi · 40 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Martinsville

    1602 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Cleone Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Cleone Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North York Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North York Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East Angling Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · East Angling Road

  17. 17

    Continue on East Angling Road

    9 mi · 16 min · East Angling Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto IL 1

    3.3 mi · 5 min · IL 1

  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 Grafton and York.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
120 mi · 63%
East Angling Road
13.7 mi · 7%
I 270 East
12.6 mi · 7%
River Road
8.77 mi · 5%
Lewis and Clark Boulevard
7.04 mi · 4%
Great River Road
5.53 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.6 mi
150.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vandalia
01h 33m from Grafton
Leave By
10:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grafton 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 Grafton to York?

The road trip is about 191 miles (307.4 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Vandalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.7 miles from Grafton and 100.3 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 10:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.42 one way or $50.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vandalia

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

48 mi away
108 East Broadway
RAIL

Effingham

51 mi away
401 West National Ave.
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

73 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard
RAIL

Carlinville

77 mi away
128 Alton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grafton and York. Straight-line distance: 150.42 mi (242.08 km).

Grafton

#1 Grafton

Town in Illinois, United States

Population691
Coordinates38.9700500, -90.4315000
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Street (-90.431499, 38.97005)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.74 gal
25.51 L · about $25.42
Round trip
$50.83
13.48 gal · 51.02 L
Estimated CO2
59.9 kg one way
Round trip: 119.8 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.42 $50.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.67 $57.33
Premium $4.65 $31.37 $62.74
Diesel $5.30 $35.75 $71.50

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Grafton and York. The current time is 12:25:31.

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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.