How far is Posen, IL from York, IL?

The driving distance from Posen, IL to York, IL is about 167.2 miles (269.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.1 miles (178.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
167.21 mi
02h 48m
Flight
111.1 mi
178.8 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Posen.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.1 mi
Kilometers
178.8 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.21 mi
Kilometers
269.1 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Tue, May 12, 11:41 PM CDT
Return by in Posen
Wed, May 13, 2:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Posen
2026-05-12T20:53
Arrive York
Tue, May 12, 11:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Posen
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
Edgewood
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Posen
77.6 mi
01h 24m
To York
89.6 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph S
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Posen Road

    2.9 mi · 11 min · Posen Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    9.7 mi · 11 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit right

    1855 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    10.3 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51: Centralia, Ashley

    1557 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto United States Route 51

    8.8 mi · 11 min · United States Route 51

  7. 7

    Continue on Elm Street

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Elm Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South Broadway

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Broadway

  9. 9

    Continue on County Road 180 East

    4.3 mi · 6 min · County Road 180 East

  10. 10

    Continue on South Mine Street

    3231 ft · 54 sec · South Mine Street

  11. 11

    Continue on N Mine St

    990 ft · 13 sec · N Mine St

  12. 12

    Continue on North Mine Street

    106 m · 5 sec · North Mine Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    41 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    2149 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    46.6 mi · 50 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Indianapolis

    37.2 mi · 40 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Martinsville

    1602 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Cleone Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Cleone Road

  20. 20

    Continue on North York Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North York Street

  21. 21

    Continue on East Angling Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · East Angling Road

  22. 22

    Continue on East Angling Road

    9 mi · 16 min · East Angling Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto IL 1

    3.3 mi · 5 min · IL 1

  24. 24

    Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road

  25. 25

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North York Street

    621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North York Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Mine Street
46.7 mi · 28%
I 70 East
37.2 mi · 22%
East Angling Road
13.7 mi · 8%
Posen Road
13.6 mi · 8%
United States Route 51
8.76 mi · 5%
County Road 180 East
4.29 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Mine Street

Merge slight left

46.6 mi · 00h 50m

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
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.1 mi
111.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edgewood
01h 24m from Posen
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Posen and Sunny near York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167.2 miles (269.1 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Edgewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.6 miles from Posen and 89.6 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 111.1 miles (178.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.1 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 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.25 one way or $44.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Posen and Sunny near York.

Stop Ideas Near Edgewood

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

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

RAIL

Effingham

24 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Centralia station

60 mi away
108 East Broadway
RAIL

Mattoon station

67 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

72 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Posen and York. Straight-line distance: 111.1 mi (178.8 km).

Posen

#1 Posen

Village in United States of America

Population5,794
Coordinates38.2583800, -89.3356400
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Posen Road (-89.335635, 38.258101)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.9 gal
22.34 L · about $22.25
Round trip
$44.50
11.8 gal · 44.68 L
Estimated CO2
52.4 kg one way
Round trip: 104.9 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.25 $44.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.09 $50.19
Premium $4.65 $27.46 $54.92
Diesel $5.30 $31.29 $62.59

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Posen and York. The current time is 20:53:05.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.