How far is Olney, IL from York, IL?

The driving distance from Olney, IL to York, IL is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
54.46 mi
01h 03m
Flight
38.74 mi
62.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.74 mi
Kilometers
62.35 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.46 mi
Kilometers
87.64 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Sat, Apr 18, 5:05 AM CDT
Return by in Olney
Sat, Apr 18, 6:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olney
2026-04-18T04:01
Arrive York
Sat, Apr 18, 5:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Olney
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
Lawrenceville
IL

Town in Illinois

From Olney
27.2 mi
00h 31m
To York
27.3 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph WSW
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Walnut Street

    47 m · 12 sec · South Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    32 m · 9 sec · West Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Whittle Avenue

    70 m · 8 sec · South Whittle Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    19.7 mi · 27 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1189 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    30.2 mi · 45 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East 150th Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North York Street

    621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North York Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Olney 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
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
2.08 mi · 4%
East 150th Road
1.95 mi · 4%
West Broadway Street
0.24 mi
North York Street
0.12 mi
South Whittle Avenue
0.04 mi
South Walnut Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

30.2 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
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
38.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrenceville
00h 31m from Olney
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Olney and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Olney to York?

The road trip is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Lawrenceville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Olney and 27.3 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.24 one way or $14.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lawrenceville

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

85 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
RAIL

Effingham

86 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Mattoon station

103 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olney and York. Straight-line distance: 38.74 mi (62.35 km).

Olney

#1 Olney

City in Richland County, Illinois, United States of America

Population8,667
Coordinates38.7308800, -88.0853200
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: South Walnut Street (-88.085265, 38.730881)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.27 L · about $7.24
Round trip
$14.48
3.84 gal · 14.54 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.24 $14.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.17 $16.33
Premium $4.65 $8.94 $17.87
Diesel $5.30 $10.18 $20.37

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Olney and York. The current time is 04:01:08.

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.