How far is Malta, IL from York, IL?
The driving distance from Malta, IL to York, IL is about 259.2 miles (417.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201.1 miles (323.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 34m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in McLean County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Malta and York.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Malta and York.
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Start on Adams Street
726 ft · 34 sec · Adams Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
2129 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
7.6 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
2220 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
1830 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left
1550 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
98.5 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, US 51 South: Peoria, Champaign, Saint Louis, Decatur
7.6 mi · 8 min
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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
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Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 1
1001 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
1245 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Georgetown Road
13.5 mi · 21 min · Georgetown Road
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Continue on North State Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Street
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Continue on Georgetown Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road
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Continue on 1575 E US 36
1700 ft · 29 sec · 1575 E US 36
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Continue on Georgetown Road
10 mi · 15 min · Georgetown Road
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Continue on IL Route 1
1.4 mi · 4 min · IL Route 1
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Turn right onto West Elliot Street
156 m · 9 sec · West Elliot Street
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Turn left onto North Central Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Central Avenue
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Continue on Vandalia Way
666 ft · 11 sec · Vandalia Way
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
30.4 mi · 45 min · South Main Street
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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 Malta 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.
2nd Street
Merge slight left
98.5 mi · 01h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Malta 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 Malta to York?
The road trip is about 259.2 miles (417.2 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?
Le Roy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.4 miles from Malta and 126.9 miles from York.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201.1 miles (323.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.1 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 8:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.50 one way or $69.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Malta and Mostly Sunny near York.
Stop Ideas Near Le Roy
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 Le Roy.
Uptown Station
Rantoul
Illinois Terminal
Lincoln
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Malta and York. Straight-line distance: 201.08 mi (323.6 km).
#1 Malta
Village in Illinois, US
| Population | 1,161 |
| Coordinates | 41.9297500, -88.8609200 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| 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: 417 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $34.50 | $69.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.91 | $77.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.58 | $85.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $48.53 | $97.06 |
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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