How far is Litchfield, IL from York, IL?
The driving distance from Litchfield, IL to York, IL is about 139.8 miles (225 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Litchfield and York.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Litchfield and York.
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Start on the route
56 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto East Edwards Street
58 m · 14 sec · East Edwards Street
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Turn left onto North Jackson Street
977 ft · 45 sec · North Jackson Street
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Turn right onto East Union Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Union Avenue
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Continue on Illinois Route 16
7.4 mi · 11 min · Illinois Route 16
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Continue on South Hamilton Street
1658 ft · 29 sec · South Hamilton Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on S Main St
885 ft · 22 sec · S Main St
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Turn left onto Montgomery
14.9 mi · 26 min · Montgomery
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Continue on State Road 185
7.4 mi · 13 min · State Road 185
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Continue on Hillsboro Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Hillsboro Road
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Turn left onto Veterans Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Veterans Avenue
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Continue on Veterans Avenue
23 m · 1 sec · Veterans Avenue
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Turn left onto North Kennedy Boulevard
90 m · 13 sec · North Kennedy Boulevard
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Take the exit right toward I-70 East: Effingham
1261 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Interstate 70
35 mi · 38 min · Interstate 70
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Indianapolis
37.2 mi · 40 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 Litchfield and York.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 70 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Indianapolis
37.2 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Litchfield and 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 Litchfield to York?
The road trip is about 139.8 miles (225 km) and usually takes 02h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Effingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Litchfield and 74.7 miles from York.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.00 one way or $46.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Litchfield and Showers And Thunderstorms near York.
Stop Ideas Near Effingham
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 Effingham.
Effingham
Mattoon station
Centralia station
Mt. Vernon, IL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Litchfield and York. Straight-line distance: 107.93 mi (173.7 km).
#1 Litchfield
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 6,609 |
| Coordinates | 39.1753300, -89.6542600 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| 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: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $4.67 | $23.00 | $46.00 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $26.09 | $52.18 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $28.78 | $57.55 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $32.40 | $64.79 |
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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