How far is Harrisburg, IL from York, IL?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, IL to York, IL is about 123 miles (197.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.4 miles (177.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
122.98 mi
02h 31m
Flight
110.37 mi
177.63 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.37 mi
Kilometers
177.63 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.98 mi
Kilometers
197.92 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Sat, May 30, 2:47 PM CDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Sat, May 30, 5:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-05-30T12:15
Arrive York
Sat, May 30, 2:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrisburg
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Keensburg
IL

Village in the United States

From Harrisburg
61.4 mi
01h 15m
To York
61.6 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph ENE
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Poplar Street

    2305 ft · 1 min · West Poplar Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Commercial Street

    1.1 km · 60 sec · North Commercial Street

  3. 3

    Continue on United States Highway 45

    19.7 mi · 25 min · United States Highway 45

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    45.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Walnut Street

    2981 ft · 53 sec · North Walnut Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West 9th Street

    1979 ft · 39 sec · West 9th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Cherry Street

    8.9 mi · 13 min · North Cherry Street

  8. 8

    Continue on County Road 1550 East

    2.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 1550 East

  9. 9

    Continue on 1150E

    10.1 mi · 15 min · 1150E

  10. 10

    Continue on 15th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 15th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on 1200E

    8.2 mi · 12 min · 1200E

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road 1400E

    9.7 mi · 14 min · County Road 1400E

  13. 13

    Continue on IL 1

    12.5 mi · 19 min · IL 1

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East 150th Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North York Street

    621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North York Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisburg 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Highway 45
64.9 mi · 53%
IL 1
12.5 mi · 10%
1150E
10.1 mi · 8%
County Road 1400E
9.7 mi · 8%
North Cherry Street
8.87 mi · 7%
1200E
8.2 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

United States Highway 45

Continue straight

45.1 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
110.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Keensburg
01h 15m from Harrisburg
Leave By
1:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg to York?

The road trip is about 123 miles (197.9 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Keensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.4 miles from Harrisburg and 61.6 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 110.4 miles (177.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.37 one way or $32.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Harrisburg and Mostly Sunny near York.

Stop Ideas Near Keensburg

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

49 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

95 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard
RAIL

Effingham

104 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Centralia station

112 mi away
108 East Broadway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and York. Straight-line distance: 110.37 mi (177.63 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

County seat of Saline County, Illinois, United States

Population8,404
Coordinates37.7383800, -88.5406100
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: West Poplar Street (-88.54061, 37.738363)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.43 L · about $16.37
Round trip
$32.73
8.68 gal · 32.86 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.37 $32.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.46 $36.92
Premium $4.65 $20.20 $40.40
Diesel $5.30 $23.02 $46.04

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and York. The current time is 12:15:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.