How far is North Pekin, IL from York, IL?

The driving distance from North Pekin, IL to York, IL is about 185 miles (297.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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
185.04 mi
03h 08m
Flight
144.91 mi
233.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.91 mi
Kilometers
233.21 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.04 mi
Kilometers
297.8 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Sun, Apr 19, 10:32 AM CDT
Return by in North Pekin
Sun, Apr 19, 1:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Pekin
2026-04-19T07:24
Arrive York
Sun, Apr 19, 10:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Pekin
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
Urbana
IL

County seat of Champaign County, Illinois, United States

From North Pekin
94.6 mi
01h 34m
To York
90.5 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 14 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Pekin and York.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Radio City Drive

    1521 ft · 26 sec · Radio City Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    2974 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    27 mi · 29 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis

    6.6 mi · 7 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 North Pekin 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
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 East
80.9 mi · 44%
Radio City Drive
32.7 mi · 18%
South Main Street
31.1 mi · 17%
Georgetown Road
29.6 mi · 16%
I 55 South
6.56 mi · 4%
East 150th Road
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 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
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.1 mi
144.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Urbana
01h 34m from North Pekin
Leave By
10:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving North Pekin and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny near York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Pekin to York?

The road trip is about 185 miles (297.8 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Urbana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.6 miles from North Pekin and 90.5 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 10:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.62 one way or $49.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around North Pekin and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny near York.

Stop Ideas Near Urbana

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

3 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

23 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

49 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Mattoon station

71 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Pekin and York. Straight-line distance: 144.91 mi (233.21 km).

North Pekin

#1 North Pekin

Village in Illinois, USA

Population1,530
Coordinates40.6150400, -89.6223200
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-89.622301, 40.61504)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.53 gal
24.72 L · about $24.62
Round trip
$49.25
13.06 gal · 49.44 L
Estimated CO2
58 kg one way
Round trip: 116.1 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.62 $49.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.77 $55.54
Premium $4.65 $30.39 $60.78
Diesel $5.30 $34.64 $69.27

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Pekin and York. The current time is 07:24:12.

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.