How far is Lacon, IL from York, IL?

The driving distance from Lacon, IL to York, IL is about 205.6 miles (330.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.6 miles (255.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
205.63 mi
03h 29m
Flight
158.64 mi
255.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.64 mi
Kilometers
255.3 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.63 mi
Kilometers
330.93 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Thu, Apr 23, 10:42 AM CDT
Return by in Lacon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lacon
2026-04-23T07:12
Arrive York
Thu, Apr 23, 10:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 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
10:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lacon
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Champaign
IL

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

From Lacon
104.9 mi
01h 44m
To York
100.8 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · 5th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on 700 North Road

    15.5 mi · 23 min · 700 North Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1688 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    34.1 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, US 51 South: Peoria, Champaign, Saint Louis, Decatur

    7.6 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    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

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 1

    1001 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

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

    1245 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Georgetown Road

    13.5 mi · 21 min · Georgetown Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North State Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road

  12. 12

    Continue on 1575 E US 36

    1700 ft · 29 sec · 1575 E US 36

  13. 13

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    10 mi · 15 min · Georgetown Road

  14. 14

    Continue on IL Route 1

    1.4 mi · 4 min · IL Route 1

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Elliot Street

    156 m · 9 sec · West Elliot Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Central Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Central Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Vandalia Way

    666 ft · 11 sec · Vandalia Way

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    30.4 mi · 45 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road

  20. 20

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North York Street

    621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North York Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lacon 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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 East
80.9 mi · 39%
700 North Road
49.9 mi · 24%
South Main Street
30.4 mi · 15%
Georgetown Road
29.6 mi · 14%
I 55 South
7.61 mi · 4%
5th Street
2.94 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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47 mi
158.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Champaign
01h 44m from Lacon
Leave By
10:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lacon 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 Lacon to York?

The road trip is about 205.6 miles (330.9 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?

Champaign is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.9 miles from Lacon and 100.8 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 158.6 miles (255.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 47 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 10:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.38 one way or $54.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lacon and Mostly Sunny near York.

Stop Ideas Near Champaign

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

23 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

52 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Mattoon station

71 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lacon and York. Straight-line distance: 158.64 mi (255.3 km).

Lacon

#1 Lacon

City in Marshall County, Illinois, United States

Population1,713
Coordinates41.0247600, -89.4112000
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Ferry Street (-89.411191, 41.024805)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.26 gal
27.47 L · about $27.38
Round trip
$54.75
14.52 gal · 54.94 L
Estimated CO2
64.5 kg one way
Round trip: 129 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.38 $54.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.88 $61.75
Premium $4.65 $33.79 $67.58
Diesel $5.30 $38.51 $77.01

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lacon and York. The current time is 07:12:51.

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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.