How far is Grant Park, IL from York, IL?

The driving distance from Grant Park, IL to York, IL is about 172.2 miles (277.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143 miles (230.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
172.26 mi
03h 02m
Flight
143 mi
230.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143 mi
Kilometers
230.14 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.26 mi
Kilometers
277.23 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Tue, May 12, 9:33 PM CDT
Return by in Grant Park
Wed, May 13, 12:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grant Park
2026-05-12T18:30
Arrive York
Tue, May 12, 9:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 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
10:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grant Park
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
Newell
IL

Township in Vermilion County, Illinois

From Grant Park
87.3 mi
01h 31m
To York
84.9 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Rain Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph S
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grant Park and York.

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Street

    8 m · 7 sec · Maple Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Taylor Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Taylor Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Belshaw Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Belshaw Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Wicker Avenue

    42.3 mi · 54 min · Wicker Avenue

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    21.6 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    59.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1740 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Pennington Road

    1383 ft · 1 min · Pennington Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto US 150

    4.5 mi · 7 min · US 150

  11. 11

    Continue on N 3rd Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · N 3rd Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West National Avenue

    3.5 mi · 6 min · West National Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight

    2990 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

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

    1963 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    18 mi · 27 min

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road

  18. 18

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North York Street

    621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North York Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grant Park 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
20 steps
8 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
123 mi · 71%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
9.58 mi · 6%
West Taylor Street
6.9 mi · 4%
US 150
4.49 mi · 3%
West National Avenue
4.05 mi · 2%
Belshaw Road
3.39 mi · 2%
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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
143 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newell
01h 31m from Grant Park
Leave By
10:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Rain Likely leaving Grant Park and Sunny near York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grant Park to York?

The road trip is about 172.2 miles (277.2 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

Newell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.3 miles from Grant Park and 84.9 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 143 miles (230.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 10:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.93 one way or $45.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Rain Likely around Grant Park and Sunny near York.

Stop Ideas Near Newell

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

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

BUS

Danville, Illinois

7 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Rantoul

52 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

56 mi away
45 East University Ave.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

59 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grant Park and York. Straight-line distance: 143 mi (230.14 km).

Grant Park

#1 Grant Park

Village in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States

Population1,231
Coordinates41.2411400, -87.6461500
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Street (-87.646103, 41.241136)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.08 gal
23.01 L · about $22.93
Round trip
$45.86
12.16 gal · 46.02 L
Estimated CO2
54 kg one way
Round trip: 108.1 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.93 $45.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.86 $51.72
Premium $4.65 $28.30 $56.59
Diesel $5.30 $32.25 $64.50

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Grant Park and York. The current time is 18:30:23.

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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.