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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Fayette County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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Start on Oak Street
26 m · 9 sec · Oak Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1679 ft · 28 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on River Road
8.8 mi · 13 min · River Road
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Continue on Great River Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Great River Road
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Continue on West Broadway
1408 ft · 26 sec · West Broadway
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Turn right onto Landmarks Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Landmarks Boulevard
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Continue on River Heritage Parkway
4.1 mi · 5 min · River Heritage Parkway
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Turn right onto Lewis and Clark Boulevard
7 mi · 8 min · Lewis and Clark Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left toward I 270 East: Effingham
1833 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
12.2 mi · 15 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 Grafton 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 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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vandalia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grafton and York. Straight-line distance: 150.42 mi (242.08 km).
#1 Grafton
Town in Illinois, United States
| Population | 691 |
| Coordinates | 38.9700500, -90.4315000 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| 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: 307 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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