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

The driving distance from Highland Park, IL to York, IL is about 267.6 miles (430.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208.2 miles (335 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 07m 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
267.53 mi
04h 33m
Flight
208.16 mi
335 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.16 mi
Kilometers
335 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
267.53 mi
Kilometers
430.55 km
Drive Time
04h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Thu, Apr 16, 1:09 AM CDT
Return by in Highland Park
Thu, Apr 16, 5:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highland Park
2026-04-15T20:36
Arrive York
Thu, Apr 16, 1:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Highland 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
Stockland
IL

Township in Iroquois County, Illinois

From Highland Park
120.2 mi
02h 16m
To York
147.3 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Today

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Green Bay Road

    1185 ft · 33 sec · Green Bay Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Deerfield Road

    639 ft · 13 sec · Deerfield Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Deerfield Road

    932 ft · 19 sec · Deerfield Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 41 South: Skokie Valley Road

    1097 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Skokie Highway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Skokie Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Edens Expressway

    13.7 mi · 17 min · Edens Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Kennedy Expressway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Kennedy Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Bishop Ford Freeway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Bishop Ford Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 94 East: Indiana

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West, IL 83: Torrence Avenue

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 6 West, IL 83 West: Torrence Avenue

    997 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 83 South

    153 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Torrence Avenue

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Torrence Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Glenwood Dyer Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Dyer Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Joliet Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Joliet Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    656 ft · 20 sec · West Lincoln Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Wicker Avenue

    58.8 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Wicker Avenue

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    21.6 mi · 27 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    59.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  24. 24

    Turn right

    1740 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Pennington Road

    1383 ft · 1 min · Pennington Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto US 150

    4.5 mi · 7 min · US 150

  27. 27

    Continue on N 3rd Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · N 3rd Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West National Avenue

    3.5 mi · 6 min · West National Avenue

  29. 29

    Take the ramp straight

    2990 ft · 46 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  31. 31

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

    1963 ft · 50 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left

    18 mi · 27 min

  33. 33

    Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road

  34. 34

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto North York Street

    621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North York Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Highland Park and York.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
36 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wicker Avenue
139 mi · 52%
Edens Expressway
13.7 mi · 5%
Bishop Ford Freeway
10.8 mi · 4%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
9.58 mi · 4%
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.83 mi · 3%
Kennedy Expressway
8.12 mi · 3%
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
04h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.4 mi
208.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stockland
02h 16m from Highland Park
Leave By
7:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Highland Park and Slight Chance 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 Highland Park to York?

The road trip is about 267.6 miles (430.6 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?

Stockland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.2 miles from Highland Park and 147.3 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 208.2 miles (335 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.4 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 7:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.60 one way or $71.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Highland Park and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near York.

Stop Ideas Near Stockland

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

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

RAIL

Gilman

38 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

52 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Danville, Illinois

55 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Rantoul

59 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Highland Park and York. Straight-line distance: 208.16 mi (335 km).

Highland Park

#1 Highland Park

City in Lake County, Illinois, United States

Population29,427
Coordinates42.1816900, -87.8003400
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Green Bay Road (-87.800255, 42.18172)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 431 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.44 gal
35.74 L · about $35.60
Round trip
$71.20
18.88 gal · 71.48 L
Estimated CO2
83.9 kg one way
Round trip: 167.8 kg / 370 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.60 $71.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.15 $80.30
Premium $4.65 $43.93 $87.87
Diesel $5.30 $50.07 $100.14

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 Highland Park and York. The current time is 20:36:05.

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.