How far is Lyons, IL from York, IL?

The driving distance from Lyons, IL to York, IL is about 236.7 miles (380.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.8 miles (294.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
236.67 mi
04h 02m
Flight
182.78 mi
294.16 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Lyons.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.78 mi
Kilometers
294.16 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.67 mi
Kilometers
380.88 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Thu, Apr 23, 4:16 AM CDT
Return by in Lyons
Thu, Apr 23, 8:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lyons
2026-04-23T00:13
Arrive York
Thu, Apr 23, 4:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 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
8:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lyons
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
Rantoul
IL

Village in Illinois

From Lyons
115.1 mi
02h 01m
To York
121.5 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 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 Lyons and York.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 43rd Street

    4 m · 3 sec · 43rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Amelia Avenue

    15 m · 3 sec · Amelia Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Joliet Road

    157 m · 9 sec · Joliet Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Prescott Avenue

    2237 ft · 46 sec · Prescott Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 47th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 47th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Harlem Avenue

    6.1 mi · 11 min · South Harlem Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    1553 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto West 95th Street

    1942 ft · 57 sec · West 95th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 76th Avenue

    136 m · 13 sec · 76th Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    2885 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue

    2529 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Cicero Avenue

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Cicero Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 167th Street

    855 ft · 26 sec · 167th Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80

    3048 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    105.4 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Market Street

    1379 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    29 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Market Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Market Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Marketview Drive

    1336 ft · 40 sec · East Marketview Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Neil Street

    1475 ft · 42 sec · North Neil Street

  23. 23

    Take the ramp left

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 35 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 1

    1001 ft · 21 sec

  26. 26

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

    1245 ft · 35 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Georgetown Road

    13.5 mi · 21 min · Georgetown Road

  28. 28

    Continue on North State Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road

  30. 30

    Continue on 1575 E US 36

    1700 ft · 29 sec · 1575 E US 36

  31. 31

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    10 mi · 15 min · Georgetown Road

  32. 32

    Continue on IL Route 1

    1.4 mi · 4 min · IL Route 1

  33. 33

    Turn right onto West Elliot Street

    156 m · 9 sec · West Elliot Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto North Central Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Central Avenue

  35. 35

    Continue on Vandalia Way

    666 ft · 11 sec · Vandalia Way

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    30.4 mi · 45 min · South Main Street

  37. 37

    Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road

  38. 38

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto North York Street

    621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North York Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
40 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
106 mi · 45%
North Neil Street
33 mi · 14%
South Main Street
30.4 mi · 13%
Georgetown Road
29.6 mi · 13%
South Harlem Avenue
6.12 mi · 3%
Cicero Avenue
4.89 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

105 mi · 01h 55m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.9 mi
182.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rantoul
02h 01m from Lyons
Leave By
8:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lyons 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 Lyons to York?

The road trip is about 236.7 miles (380.9 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?

Rantoul is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.1 miles from Lyons and 121.5 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 182.8 miles (294.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.49 one way or $62.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rantoul

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

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

RAIL

Rantoul

West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

23 mi away
45 East University Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

49 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Gilman

52 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lyons and York. Straight-line distance: 182.78 mi (294.16 km).

Lyons

#1 Lyons

Village in Illinois United States of America

Population10,247
Coordinates41.8133700, -87.8181100
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Amelia Avenue (-87.818064, 41.813342)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 381 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.35 gal
31.61 L · about $31.49
Round trip
$62.98
16.7 gal · 63.22 L
Estimated CO2
74.2 kg one way
Round trip: 148.4 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.49 $62.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.51 $71.03
Premium $4.65 $38.86 $77.72
Diesel $5.30 $44.29 $88.58

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 Lyons and York. The current time is 00:13:42.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.