How far is La Grange, IL from York, IL?

The driving distance from La Grange, IL to York, IL is about 241.8 miles (389.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.4 miles (263 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 02m 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
241.76 mi
04h 31m
Flight
163.41 mi
262.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.41 mi
Kilometers
262.99 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.76 mi
Kilometers
389.07 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Sat, Apr 18, 4:25 AM CDT
Return by in La Grange
Sat, Apr 18, 8:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Grange
2026-04-17T23:54
Arrive York
Sat, Apr 18, 4:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 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
7:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Grange
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
Decatur
IL

The most populous city in Macon County, Illinois.

From La Grange
111.3 mi
02h 15m
To York
130.4 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S
Destination
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Grange and York.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 12

    1.4 km · 2 min · County Road 12

  2. 2

    Continue on County Road 1965 East

    1.4 km · 2 min · County Road 1965 East

  3. 3

    Continue on La Grange Road

    4.5 mi · 11 min · La Grange Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto County Road 1560 East

    1601 ft · 44 sec · County Road 1560 East

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road 1495 East

    1.4 mi · 3 min · County Road 1495 East

  6. 6

    Continue on County Road 1465 East

    2713 ft · 1 min · County Road 1465 East

  7. 7

    Turn left

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    41 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left onto Mill Street

    1043 ft · 21 sec · Mill Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Illinois Route 104

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Illinois Route 104

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 67

    17.5 mi · 20 min · US Highway 67

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 72 East: Quincy

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    41.9 mi · 45 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 72 East, US 36 East: Decatur

    30 mi · 33 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East, US 51 South: Decatur, Pana

    1656 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 51 South: Pana

    3132 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Decatur, Elwin, Mount Zion

    1875 ft · 54 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight left

    34 m · 3 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Business Route 51

    1771 ft · 39 sec · South Business Route 51

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Elwin Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · West Elwin Road

  24. 24

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South State Route 121

    33.8 mi · 49 min · South State Route 121

  26. 26

    Continue on Dewitt Avenue

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Dewitt Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Lerna Road

    2702 ft · 56 sec · Lerna Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Illinois Route 16

    6 mi · 8 min · Illinois Route 16

  29. 29

    Continue on West Lincoln Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto 18th Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Illinois Route 130

    1.2 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 130

  32. 32

    Continue on Route 130

    10 mi · 15 min · Route 130

  33. 33

    Continue on County Road 1825 East

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 1825 East

  34. 34

    Continue on County Road 1775 E

    1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 1775 E

  35. 35

    Continue on North Haughton Highway

    1945 ft · 33 sec · North Haughton Highway

  36. 36

    Continue on 1700E

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 1700E

  37. 37

    Continue on North Haughton Highway

    1903 ft · 37 sec · North Haughton Highway

  38. 38

    Turn left

    1616 ft · 39 sec

  39. 39

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 17 min

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward Martinsville

    1602 ft · 39 sec

  41. 41

    Turn right onto North Cleone Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Cleone Road

  42. 42

    Continue on North York Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North York Street

  43. 43

    Continue on East Angling Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · East Angling Road

  44. 44

    Continue on East Angling Road

    9 mi · 16 min · East Angling Road

  45. 45

    Turn right onto IL 1

    3.3 mi · 5 min · IL 1

  46. 46

    Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road

  47. 47

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  48. 48

    Turn left onto North York Street

    621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street

  49. 49

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North York Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between La Grange 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
49 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 72 East
72.2 mi · 30%
South State Route 121
33.8 mi · 14%
US Highway 67
17.5 mi · 7%
North Haughton Highway
16.7 mi · 7%
East Angling Road
13.7 mi · 6%
Route 130
9.97 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 72 East

Merge slight left

41.9 mi · 00h 45m

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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.4 mi
163.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Decatur
02h 15m from La Grange
Leave By
7:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving La Grange and Mostly Sunny then 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 La Grange to York?

The road trip is about 241.8 miles (389.1 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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 111.3 miles from La Grange and 130.4 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 163.4 miles (263 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.4 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 7:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.17 one way or $64.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around La Grange and Mostly Sunny then 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.

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

RAIL

Lincoln

49 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Springfield station

60 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Mattoon station

64 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

68 mi away
45 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Grange and York. Straight-line distance: 163.41 mi (262.99 km).

La Grange

#1 La Grange

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States of America

Population15,292
Coordinates39.9472700, -90.5373500
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 12 (-90.536859, 39.947168)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 389 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.53 gal
32.29 L · about $32.17
Round trip
$64.33
17.06 gal · 64.58 L
Estimated CO2
75.8 kg one way
Round trip: 151.6 kg / 334 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.17 $64.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.28 $72.56
Premium $4.65 $39.70 $79.40
Diesel $5.30 $45.24 $90.49

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 La Grange and York. The current time is 23:54:11.

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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.