How far is Monticello, IL from York, IL?

The driving distance from Monticello, IL to York, IL is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
119.38 mi
02h 13m
Flight
77.29 mi
124.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.29 mi
Kilometers
124.39 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.38 mi
Kilometers
192.13 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Thu, Apr 16, 4:48 PM CDT
Return by in Monticello
Thu, Apr 16, 7:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monticello
2026-04-16T14:34
Arrive York
Thu, Apr 16, 4:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monticello
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
Oakland
IL

City in Coles County, Illinois, United States

From Monticello
52.8 mi
01h 06m
To York
66.5 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph WSW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Center Street

    1339 ft · 31 sec · West Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Buchanan Street

    835 ft · 22 sec · North Buchanan Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Washington Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East 1600 North Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · East 1600 North Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Monticello Road

    8.3 mi · 15 min · Monticello Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I-57 South: Effingham

    1549 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    24.5 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 133: Arcola, Paris

    1929 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto E County Road 200 N

    700 ft · 14 sec · E County Road 200 N

  10. 10

    Continue on East County Road 200 North

    2129 ft · 43 sec · East County Road 200 North

  11. 11

    Continue on E County Road 200 N

    3.6 mi · 6 min · E County Road 200 N

  12. 12

    Continue on East County Road 200 North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East County Road 200 North

  13. 13

    Continue on E County Road 200 N

    1.6 mi · 3 min · E County Road 200 N

  14. 14

    Continue on East County Road 200 North

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East County Road 200 North

  15. 15

    Continue on Illinois Route 133

    1 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 133

  16. 16

    Continue on E County Road 200 N

    3.6 mi · 6 min · E County Road 200 N

  17. 17

    Continue on Illinois Route 133

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Illinois Route 133

  18. 18

    Continue on East 1850th Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East 1850th Road

  19. 19

    Continue on East 1225th Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 1225th Road

  20. 20

    Continue on East 1220th Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East 1220th Road

  21. 21

    Continue on East 1200th Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East 1200th Road

  22. 22

    Continue on East 1190th Road

    10.6 mi · 18 min · East 1190th Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Central Avenue

    1126 ft · 19 sec · South Central Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Vandalia Way

    666 ft · 11 sec · Vandalia Way

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    30.4 mi · 45 min · South Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road

  27. 27

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North York Street

    621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North York Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monticello 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
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
30.4 mi · 25%
I-57 South
24.8 mi · 21%
East 1190th Road
10.6 mi · 9%
E County Road 200 N
8.91 mi · 7%
Monticello Road
8.3 mi · 7%
Illinois Route 133
5.95 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Turn straight onto South Main Street

30.4 mi · 00h 45m

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
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.1 mi
77.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland
01h 06m from Monticello
Leave By
2:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Monticello 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 Monticello to York?

The road trip is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Monticello and 66.5 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.88 one way or $31.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Monticello and Showers And Thunderstorms near York.

Stop Ideas Near Oakland

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

36 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

55 mi away
45 East University Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

62 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Effingham

74 mi away
401 West National Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monticello and York. Straight-line distance: 77.29 mi (124.39 km).

Monticello

#1 Monticello

City in Piatt County, Illinois, United States

Population5,557
Coordinates40.0278100, -88.5734000
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: West Center Street (-88.573397, 40.027838)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.95 L · about $15.88
Round trip
$31.75
8.42 gal · 31.9 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.88 $31.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.91 $35.81
Premium $4.65 $19.59 $39.19
Diesel $5.30 $22.33 $44.66

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Monticello and York. The current time is 14:34:47.

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.