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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
191.05 mi
03h 28m
Flight
160.31 mi
257.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.31 mi
Kilometers
257.99 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.05 mi
Kilometers
307.47 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Sun, Apr 19, 1:08 PM CDT
Return by in Park Forest
Sun, Apr 19, 4:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Park Forest
2026-04-19T09:39
Arrive York
Sun, Apr 19, 1:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 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
10:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Park Forest
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Bismarck
IL

Village in Newell Township, Vermilion County, Illinois

From Park Forest
96.7 mi
01h 44m
To York
94.3 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
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 Park Forest and York.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Park Forest and York.

  1. 1

    Start on Westwood Drive

    19 m · 6 sec · Westwood Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    5 mi · 9 min · Western Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West New Monee Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West New Monee Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Dixie Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Dixie Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Calumet Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Calumet Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    6.2 mi · 10 min · Dixie Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road East 1241 North

    9.9 mi · 14 min · County Road East 1241 North

  8. 8

    Continue on Belshaw Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Belshaw Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Wicker Avenue

    42.3 mi · 54 min · Wicker Avenue

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    21.6 mi · 27 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    59.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1740 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Pennington Road

    1383 ft · 1 min · Pennington Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto US 150

    4.5 mi · 7 min · US 150

  15. 15

    Continue on N 3rd Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · N 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West National Avenue

    3.5 mi · 6 min · West National Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight

    2990 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 1: Marshall, Paris

    1963 ft · 50 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    18 mi · 27 min

  21. 21

    Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road

  22. 22

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North York Street

    621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street

  24. 24

    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.

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wicker Avenue
123 mi · 64%
County Road East 1241 North
9.88 mi · 5%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
9.58 mi · 5%
Dixie Highway
6.23 mi · 3%
Western Avenue
4.97 mi · 3%
US 150
4.49 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
160.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bismarck
01h 44m from Park Forest
Leave By
10:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Danville, Illinois

16 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Rantoul

47 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

56 mi away
45 East University Ave.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

63 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Park Forest and York. Straight-line distance: 160.31 mi (257.99 km).

Park Forest

#1 Park Forest

Village in United States of America

Population20,937
Coordinates41.4914200, -87.6744900
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Westwood Drive (-87.67449, 41.491575)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.74 gal
25.52 L · about $25.42
Round trip
$50.83
13.48 gal · 51.04 L
Estimated CO2
59.9 kg one way
Round trip: 119.8 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Park Forest and York. The current time is 09:39:45.

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.