How far is Richmond, IL from York, IL?

The driving distance from Richmond, IL to York, IL is about 298.3 miles (480 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231 miles (371.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
298.24 mi
05h 07m
Flight
230.96 mi
371.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.96 mi
Kilometers
371.69 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
298.24 mi
Kilometers
479.97 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Fri, Apr 17, 9:56 PM CDT
Return by in Richmond
Sat, Apr 18, 3:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-04-17T16:49
Arrive York
Fri, Apr 17, 9:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:07 AM to 1:07 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond
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
Onarga
IL

Village in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America

From Richmond
145 mi
02h 33m
To York
153.2 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Street

    14 m · 7 sec · Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    12.4 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1576 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    575 ft · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    14.3 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward IL 53 South

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road

    7 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago

    9.3 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  20. 20

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  21. 21

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Tri-State Tollway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue

    2529 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Cicero Avenue

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Cicero Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 167th Street

    855 ft · 26 sec · 167th Street

  26. 26

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80

    3048 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    105.4 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Market Street

    1379 ft · 27 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left

    29 m · 5 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Market Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Market Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East Marketview Drive

    1336 ft · 40 sec · East Marketview Drive

  32. 32

    Turn left onto North Neil Street

    1475 ft · 42 sec · North Neil Street

  33. 33

    Take the ramp left

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 35 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 1

    1001 ft · 21 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight right to continue on US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road

    1245 ft · 35 sec

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto Georgetown Road

    13.5 mi · 21 min · Georgetown Road

  38. 38

    Continue on North State Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Street

  39. 39

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road

  40. 40

    Continue on 1575 E US 36

    1700 ft · 29 sec · 1575 E US 36

  41. 41

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    10 mi · 15 min · Georgetown Road

  42. 42

    Continue on IL Route 1

    1.4 mi · 4 min · IL Route 1

  43. 43

    Turn right onto West Elliot Street

    156 m · 9 sec · West Elliot Street

  44. 44

    Turn left onto North Central Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Central Avenue

  45. 45

    Continue on Vandalia Way

    666 ft · 11 sec · Vandalia Way

  46. 46

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    30.4 mi · 45 min · South Main Street

  47. 47

    Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road

  48. 48

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  49. 49

    Turn left onto North York Street

    621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street

  50. 50

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North York Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond 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
50 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
106 mi · 36%
North Neil Street
33 mi · 11%
Main Street
32.7 mi · 11%
South Main Street
30.4 mi · 10%
Georgetown Road
29.6 mi · 10%
Tri-State Tollway
18.2 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

105 mi · 01h 55m

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
05h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.3 mi
231 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Onarga
02h 33m from Richmond
Leave By
6:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Richmond and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Richmond to York?

The road trip is about 298.3 miles (480 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?

Onarga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145 miles from Richmond and 153.2 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 231 miles (371.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.3 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 6:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.67 one way or $79.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Richmond and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near York.

Stop Ideas Near Onarga

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

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

RAIL

Gilman

5 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Kankakee

46 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

47 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Dwight station

55 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and York. Straight-line distance: 230.96 mi (371.69 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

Place in Illinois United States of America

Population1,896
Coordinates42.4758500, -88.3059300
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway Street (-88.305929, 42.475927)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 480 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.52 gal
39.84 L · about $39.67
Round trip
$79.34
21.04 gal · 79.68 L
Estimated CO2
93.5 kg one way
Round trip: 187 kg / 412 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.67 $79.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.74 $89.48
Premium $4.65 $48.96 $97.92
Diesel $5.30 $55.80 $111.60

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond and York. The current time is 16:49:10.

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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.