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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
259.22 mi
04h 17m
Flight
201.08 mi
323.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.08 mi
Kilometers
323.6 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.22 mi
Kilometers
417.17 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Sun, May 31, 4:37 AM CDT
Return by in Malta
Sun, May 31, 8:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Malta
2026-05-31T00:20
Arrive York
Sun, May 31, 4:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 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
8:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Malta
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
Le Roy
IL

City in McLean County, Illinois, United States

From Malta
132.4 mi
02h 08m
To York
126.9 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Adams Street

    726 ft · 34 sec · Adams Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    2129 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2220 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1830 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1550 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    98.5 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  8. 8

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

    7.6 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    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

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 1

    1001 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

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

    1245 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Georgetown Road

    13.5 mi · 21 min · Georgetown Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North State Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road

  15. 15

    Continue on 1575 E US 36

    1700 ft · 29 sec · 1575 E US 36

  16. 16

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    10 mi · 15 min · Georgetown Road

  17. 17

    Continue on IL Route 1

    1.4 mi · 4 min · IL Route 1

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Elliot Street

    156 m · 9 sec · West Elliot Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Central Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Central Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Vandalia Way

    666 ft · 11 sec · Vandalia Way

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    30.4 mi · 45 min · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road

  23. 23

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North York Street

    621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street

  25. 25

    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.

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
2nd Street
99.7 mi · 38%
I 74 East
80.9 mi · 31%
South Main Street
30.4 mi · 12%
Georgetown Road
29.6 mi · 11%
I 55 South
7.61 mi · 3%
East 150th Road
1.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.1 mi
201.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Le Roy
02h 08m from Malta
Leave By
8:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Uptown Station

25 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Rantoul

51 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

52 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Lincoln

56 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Malta and York. Straight-line distance: 201.08 mi (323.6 km).

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#1 Malta

Village in Illinois, US

Population1,161
Coordinates41.9297500, -88.8609200
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Adams Street (-88.860922, 41.929847)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 417 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
9.15 gal
34.63 L · about $34.50
Round trip
$69.01
18.3 gal · 69.26 L
Estimated CO2
81.3 kg one way
Round trip: 162.6 kg / 358 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Illinois · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Malta and York. The current time is 00:20:13.

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.