How far is Normal, IL from York, IL?

The driving distance from Normal, IL to York, IL is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
148.71 mi
02h 40m
Flight
117.25 mi
188.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.25 mi
Kilometers
188.69 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.71 mi
Kilometers
239.33 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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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 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Tue, May 5, 7:56 AM CDT
Return by in Normal
Tue, May 5, 10:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Normal
2026-05-05T05:15
Arrive York
Tue, May 5, 7:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Normal
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
Muncie
IL

Human settlement in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America

From Normal
78 mi
01h 20m
To York
70.8 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph ESE
Destination
65°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Willow Street

    1233 ft · 37 sec · West Willow Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1135 ft · 41 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West College Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · West College Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Cottage Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Cottage Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    2584 ft · 1 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    126 m · 8 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King Junior Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto US 150 West, IL 9 West

    52 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto West Market Street

    2379 ft · 50 sec · West Market Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South, US 51 South, I 74 East: Springfield, Decatur, Champaign

    1608 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    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

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 1

    1001 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

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

    1245 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Georgetown Road

    13.5 mi · 21 min · Georgetown Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North State Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road

  19. 19

    Continue on 1575 E US 36

    1700 ft · 29 sec · 1575 E US 36

  20. 20

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    10 mi · 15 min · Georgetown Road

  21. 21

    Continue on IL Route 1

    1.4 mi · 4 min · IL Route 1

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Elliot Street

    156 m · 9 sec · West Elliot Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Central Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North 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 Normal and York.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 East
80.9 mi · 54%
South Main Street
30.4 mi · 20%
Georgetown Road
29.6 mi · 20%
I 55 South
2.68 mi · 2%
East 150th Road
1.95 mi · 1%
North State Street
1.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 74 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur

80.9 mi · 01h 28m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.4 mi
117.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Muncie
01h 20m from Normal
Leave By
1:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Normal 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 Normal to York?

The road trip is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Muncie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from Normal and 70.8 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 1:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.80 one way or $39.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Muncie

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

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

BUS

Danville, Illinois

18 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

34 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

34 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Gilman

73 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Normal and York. Straight-line distance: 117.25 mi (188.69 km).

Normal

#1 Normal

Town in McLean County, Illinois, United States

Population54,451
Coordinates40.5142000, -88.9906300
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.990618, 40.5142)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.25 gal
19.86 L · about $19.80
Round trip
$39.60
10.5 gal · 39.72 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.3 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.80 $39.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.33 $44.66
Premium $4.65 $24.43 $48.87
Diesel $5.30 $27.85 $55.69

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Normal and York. The current time is 05:15:42.

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.