How far is Park Forest, IL from York, IL?
The driving distance from Park Forest, IL to York, IL is about 191.1 miles (307.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.3 miles (258 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m 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 03h 28m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Newell Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Park Forest and York.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park Forest and York.
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Start on Westwood Drive
19 m · 6 sec · Westwood Drive
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Turn right onto Western Avenue
5 mi · 9 min · Western Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West New Monee Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · West New Monee Road
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Turn right onto South Dixie Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto Calumet Expressway
1.5 km · 1 min · Calumet Expressway
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Continue on Dixie Highway
6.2 mi · 10 min · Dixie Highway
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Continue on County Road East 1241 North
9.9 mi · 14 min · County Road East 1241 North
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Continue on Belshaw Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Belshaw Road
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Turn right onto Wicker Avenue
42.3 mi · 54 min · Wicker Avenue
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Keep slight left
21.6 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
59.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Turn right
1740 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Pennington Road
1383 ft · 1 min · Pennington Road
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Turn left onto US 150
4.5 mi · 7 min · US 150
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Continue on N 3rd Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · N 3rd Street
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Turn right onto West National Avenue
3.5 mi · 6 min · West National Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
2990 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
9.6 mi · 11 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 1: Marshall, Paris
1963 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left
18 mi · 27 min
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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 Park Forest and York.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Wicker Avenue
Continue straight
59.1 mi · 01h 15m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Park Forest 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 Park Forest to York?
The road trip is about 191.1 miles (307.5 km) and usually takes 03h 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?
Bismarck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.7 miles from Park Forest and 94.3 miles from York.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.3 miles (258 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 10:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.42 one way or $50.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around Park Forest and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny near York.
Stop Ideas Near Bismarck
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bismarck.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Park Forest and York. Straight-line distance: 160.31 mi (257.99 km).
#1 Park Forest
Village in United States of America
| Population | 20,937 |
| Coordinates | 41.4914200, -87.6744900 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| 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: 307 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $25.42 | $50.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.67 | $57.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.37 | $62.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.75 | $71.50 |
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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