How far is Oquawka, IL from York, IL?
The driving distance from Oquawka, IL to York, IL is about 269.6 miles (433.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 213.1 miles (342.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 56m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 28m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in McLean County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oquawka and York.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oquawka and York.
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Start on Schuyler Street
15 mi · 22 min · Schuyler Street
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Continue on Broadway
573 ft · 10 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
14.8 mi · 18 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 41, IL 164
1954 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right
46 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto West Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square
119 m · 7 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto East Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 74 East: Peoria
867 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
38 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 474 East: Indianapolis
1.6 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.8 mi · 15 min
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Merge slight left
27 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis
6.6 mi · 7 min
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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
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Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 1
1001 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
1245 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Georgetown Road
13.5 mi · 21 min · Georgetown Road
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Continue on North State Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Street
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Continue on Georgetown Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road
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Continue on 1575 E US 36
1700 ft · 29 sec · 1575 E US 36
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Continue on Georgetown Road
10 mi · 15 min · Georgetown Road
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Continue on IL Route 1
1.4 mi · 4 min · IL Route 1
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Turn right onto West Elliot Street
156 m · 9 sec · West Elliot Street
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Turn left onto North Central Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Central Avenue
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Continue on Vandalia Way
666 ft · 11 sec · Vandalia Way
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
30.4 mi · 45 min · South Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road
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Continue on West Broadway Street
1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn left onto North York Street
621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North York Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oquawka and York.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Oquawka and Chance 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 Oquawka to York?
The road trip is about 269.6 miles (433.8 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?
Le Roy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.9 miles from Oquawka and 134.7 miles from York.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 213.1 miles (342.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.5 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 8:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.86 one way or $71.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oquawka and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near York.
Stop Ideas Near Le Roy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Town of Normal
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Farmer City Fireman's Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Le Roy.
Uptown Station
Rantoul
Illinois Terminal
Lincoln
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oquawka and York. Straight-line distance: 213.06 mi (342.88 km).
#1 Oquawka
Town in Henderson County, Illinois
| Population | 1,231 |
| Coordinates | 40.9319800, -90.9470900 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
#2 York
Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 853 |
| Coordinates | 39.1714300, -87.6391900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 434 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $35.86 | $71.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.45 | $80.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $44.26 | $88.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $50.44 | $100.88 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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