How far is Independence, IL from York, IL?
The driving distance from Independence, IL to York, IL is about 221.9 miles (357.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.3 miles (274 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Macon County, Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Independence and York.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence and York.
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Start on Road 900
79 m · 17 sec · Road 900
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Turn left onto County Highway 7
5 mi · 12 min · County Highway 7
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Continue on Piper Lane
2017 ft · 2 min · Piper Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Fayette Street
109 m · 18 sec · East Fayette Street
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Turn right onto South Illinois Street
130 m · 24 sec · South Illinois Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
123 m · 11 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto North Jackson Street
5.1 mi · 8 min · North Jackson Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 72 East, US 36 East: Springfield
1361 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
67.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 72 East, US 36 East: Decatur
30 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East, US 51 South: Decatur, Pana
1656 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 51 South: Pana
3132 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Decatur, Elwin, Mount Zion
1875 ft · 54 sec
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Turn slight left
34 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto South Business Route 51
1771 ft · 39 sec · South Business Route 51
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Turn left onto West Elwin Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · West Elwin Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South State Route 121
33.8 mi · 49 min · South State Route 121
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Continue on Dewitt Avenue
5.8 mi · 10 min · Dewitt Avenue
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Turn right onto Lerna Road
2702 ft · 56 sec · Lerna Road
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Turn left onto Illinois Route 16
6 mi · 8 min · Illinois Route 16
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Continue on West Lincoln Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto 18th Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street
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Continue on Illinois Route 130
1.2 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 130
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Continue on Route 130
10 mi · 15 min · Route 130
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Continue on County Road 1825 East
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 1825 East
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Continue on County Road 1775 E
1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 1775 E
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Continue on North Haughton Highway
1945 ft · 33 sec · North Haughton Highway
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Continue on 1700E
1.3 mi · 2 min · 1700E
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Continue on North Haughton Highway
1903 ft · 37 sec · North Haughton Highway
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Turn left
1616 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
16 mi · 17 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 Independence 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 72 East
Merge slight left
67.2 mi · 01h 13m
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.
Sunny leaving Independence 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 Independence to York?
The road trip is about 221.9 miles (357.1 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?
Decatur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112 miles from Independence and 109.8 miles from York.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.3 miles (274 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.6 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 9:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.53 one way or $59.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Independence and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near York.
Stop Ideas Near Decatur
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 Decatur.
Lincoln
Springfield station
Mattoon station
Illinois Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Independence and York. Straight-line distance: 170.24 mi (273.97 km).
#1 Independence
Township in Saline County, Illinois
| Population | 1,044 |
| Coordinates | 39.5314400, -90.7915200 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| 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: 357 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $29.53 | $59.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.30 | $66.60 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.44 | $72.88 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.53 | $83.06 |
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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