How far is Louisville, IL from York, IL?

The driving distance from Louisville, IL to York, IL is about 84.7 miles (136.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
84.69 mi
01h 34m
Flight
53.96 mi
86.84 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.96 mi
Kilometers
86.84 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.69 mi
Kilometers
136.3 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Sun, Apr 19, 5:02 AM CDT
Return by in Louisville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Louisville
2026-04-19T03:28
Arrive York
Sun, Apr 19, 5:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Louisville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Sumner
IL

City in Lawrence County, Illinois, United States of America

From Louisville
42.3 mi
00h 47m
To York
42.4 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph WNW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chestnut Street

    1711 ft · 52 sec · Chestnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road 925 E

    6.2 mi · 9 min · County Road 925 E

  3. 3

    Turn slight left

    41 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    45.4 mi · 59 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1189 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    30.2 mi · 45 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East 150th Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North York Street

    621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North York Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisville 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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 925 E
51.8 mi · 61%
East 150th Road
1.95 mi · 2%
Chestnut Street
0.32 mi
West Broadway Street
0.24 mi
North York Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

County Road 925 E

Merge slight right

45.4 mi · 00h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
53.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sumner
00h 47m from Louisville
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Louisville and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny near York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.7 miles (136.3 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Sumner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.3 miles from Louisville and 42.4 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.28 one way or $22.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Louisville and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny near York.

Stop Ideas Near Sumner

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

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

RAIL

Effingham

74 mi away
401 West National Ave.
BUS

Evansville, IN

86 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
RAIL

Mattoon station

96 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

105 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and York. Straight-line distance: 53.96 mi (86.84 km).

Louisville

#1 Louisville

Village in Illinois

Population1,087
Coordinates38.7722700, -88.5025500
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Chestnut Street (-88.502567, 38.77229)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.99 gal
11.31 L · about $11.28
Round trip
$22.55
5.98 gal · 22.62 L
Estimated CO2
26.6 kg one way
Round trip: 53.1 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.28 $22.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.72 $25.43
Premium $4.65 $13.92 $27.83
Diesel $5.30 $15.86 $31.72

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Louisville and York. The current time is 03:28:38.

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.