How far is Paris, IL from York, IL?

The driving distance from Paris, IL to York, IL is about 34 miles (54.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.96 mi
00h 45m
Flight
30.53 mi
49.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.53 mi
Kilometers
49.14 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.96 mi
Kilometers
54.66 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Thu, Apr 23, 7:12 AM CDT
Return by in Paris
Thu, Apr 23, 7:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paris
2026-04-23T06:26
Arrive York
Thu, Apr 23, 7:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Paris
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Marshall
IL

City in Clark County, Illinois, United States

From Paris
17 mi
00h 22m
To York
17 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 23 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Court Street

    102 m · 20 sec · West Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto IL Route 1

    114 m · 16 sec · IL Route 1

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Wood Street

    113 m · 13 sec · West Wood Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Central Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Central Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Vandalia Way

    666 ft · 11 sec · Vandalia Way

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    30.4 mi · 45 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North York Street

    621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North York Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Paris and York.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
30.4 mi · 90%
East 150th Road
1.95 mi · 6%
North Central Avenue
0.82 mi · 2%
West Broadway Street
0.24 mi · 1%
Vandalia Way
0.13 mi
North York Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Turn straight onto South Main Street

30.4 mi · 00h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
30.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marshall
00h 22m from Paris
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Paris and Mostly Sunny near York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34 miles (54.7 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Marshall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Paris and 17 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.53 one way or $9.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Paris and Mostly Sunny near York.

Stop Ideas Near Marshall

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

59 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

79 mi away
401 West National Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

81 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

93 mi away
45 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paris and York. Straight-line distance: 30.53 mi (49.14 km).

Paris

#1 Paris

City in Illinois

Population8,144
Coordinates39.6111500, -87.6961400
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: West Court Street (-87.696141, 39.611195)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.54 L · about $4.53
Round trip
$9.05
2.4 gal · 9.08 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.53 $9.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.10 $10.21
Premium $4.65 $5.58 $11.17
Diesel $5.30 $6.36 $12.73

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Paris and York. The current time is 06:26:59.

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.