How far is Mount Morris, IL from York, IL?

The driving distance from Mount Morris, IL to York, IL is about 279 miles (449 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220 miles (354 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
279.01 mi
04h 38m
Flight
219.99 mi
354.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
219.99 mi
Kilometers
354.04 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
279.01 mi
Kilometers
449.03 km
Drive Time
04h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Wed, Jun 3, 12:25 PM CDT
Return by in Mount Morris
Wed, Jun 3, 5:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Morris
2026-06-03T07:46
Arrive York
Wed, Jun 3, 12:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 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
7:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Morris
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Downs
IL

Village in Illinois, USA

From Mount Morris
141.5 mi
02h 19m
To York
137.5 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Morris and York.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    77 m · 24 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Hitt Street

    150 m · 8 sec · East Hitt Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Route 64

    22 mi · 33 min · Route 64

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1944 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    103.5 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  6. 6

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

    7.6 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    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

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 1

    1001 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

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

    1245 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Georgetown Road

    13.5 mi · 21 min · Georgetown Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North State Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road

  13. 13

    Continue on 1575 E US 36

    1700 ft · 29 sec · 1575 E US 36

  14. 14

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    10 mi · 15 min · Georgetown Road

  15. 15

    Continue on IL Route 1

    1.4 mi · 4 min · IL Route 1

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Elliot Street

    156 m · 9 sec · West Elliot Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Central Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Central Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Vandalia Way

    666 ft · 11 sec · Vandalia Way

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    30.4 mi · 45 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road

  21. 21

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North York Street

    621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North York Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Morris 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 64
126 mi · 45%
I 74 East
80.9 mi · 29%
South Main Street
30.4 mi · 11%
Georgetown Road
29.6 mi · 11%
I 55 South
7.61 mi · 3%
East 150th Road
1.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Route 64

Merge slight left

104 mi · 01h 51m

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59 mi
220 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Downs
02h 19m from Mount Morris
Leave By
7:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mount Morris and Sunny near York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Morris to York?

The road trip is about 279 miles (449 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?

Downs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.5 miles from Mount Morris and 137.5 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 220 miles (354 km), while the road route adds roughly 59 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 7:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.14 one way or $74.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Morris and Sunny near York.

Stop Ideas Near Downs

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Downs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.6 mi away

City Hall - Town of Normal

Normal , IL
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761
Parking lot
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Meeting point 7.1 mi away

City of Bloomington, Illinois

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
Rating 3.6/5 8 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.1 mi away

Bloomington Finance Department

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Downs.

RAIL

Uptown Station

16 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Lincoln

50 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Pontiac station

57 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Rantoul

61 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Morris and York. Straight-line distance: 219.99 mi (354.04 km).

Mount Morris

#1 Mount Morris

Village in Illinois

Population2,776
Coordinates42.0503100, -89.4312200
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: North McKendrie Avenue (-89.432107, 42.050301)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 449 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.85 gal
37.27 L · about $37.14
Round trip
$74.29
19.7 gal · 74.54 L
Estimated CO2
87.5 kg one way
Round trip: 175.1 kg / 386 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.14 $74.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.89 $83.78
Premium $4.65 $45.84 $91.68
Diesel $5.30 $52.24 $104.49

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Morris and York. The current time is 07:46:48.

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.