How far is Knoxville, IL from York, IL?

The driving distance from Knoxville, IL to York, IL is about 228.2 miles (367.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.4 miles (296.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m 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
228.25 mi
03h 47m
Flight
184.34 mi
296.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.34 mi
Kilometers
296.67 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.25 mi
Kilometers
367.33 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Sat, Apr 18, 7:49 AM CDT
Return by in Knoxville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knoxville
2026-04-18T04:01
Arrive York
Sat, Apr 18, 7:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 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
9:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Knoxville
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
Mansfield
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Knoxville
116.2 mi
01h 53m
To York
112.1 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph W
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Market Street

    39 m · 11 sec · North Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US 150 / IL 97

    1378 ft · 24 sec · US 150 / IL 97

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 74 East: Peoria

    1485 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    32.5 mi · 35 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 474 East: Indianapolis

    1.6 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    13.8 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    27 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur

    80.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 1

    1001 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road

    1245 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Georgetown Road

    13.5 mi · 21 min · Georgetown Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North State Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road

  16. 16

    Continue on 1575 E US 36

    1700 ft · 29 sec · 1575 E US 36

  17. 17

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    10 mi · 15 min · Georgetown Road

  18. 18

    Continue on IL Route 1

    1.4 mi · 4 min · IL Route 1

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Elliot Street

    156 m · 9 sec · West Elliot Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Central Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Central Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Vandalia Way

    666 ft · 11 sec · Vandalia Way

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    30.4 mi · 45 min · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road

  24. 24

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North York Street

    621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North York Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 East
114 mi · 50%
I 474 East
41.8 mi · 18%
South Main Street
30.4 mi · 13%
Georgetown Road
29.6 mi · 13%
I 55 South
6.56 mi · 3%
East 150th Road
1.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 74 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur

80.9 mi · 01h 28m

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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.8 mi
184.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
01h 53m from Knoxville
Leave By
9:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Knoxville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Knoxville to York?

The road trip is about 228.2 miles (367.3 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.2 miles from Knoxville and 112.1 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 184.4 miles (296.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 9:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.36 one way or $60.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Knoxville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near York.

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

25 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

31 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Uptown Station

52 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Lincoln

73 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knoxville and York. Straight-line distance: 184.34 mi (296.67 km).

Knoxville

#1 Knoxville

City in Knox County, Illinois, United States

Population2,692
Coordinates40.9083700, -90.2848500
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: North Market Street (-90.284952, 40.90837)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 367 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.05 gal
30.49 L · about $30.36
Round trip
$60.71
16.1 gal · 60.98 L
Estimated CO2
71.5 kg one way
Round trip: 143.1 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.36 $60.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.24 $68.47
Premium $4.65 $37.46 $74.93
Diesel $5.30 $42.70 $85.39

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Knoxville and York. The current time is 04:01:29.

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.