How far is Riverton, IL from York, IL?

The driving distance from Riverton, IL to York, IL is about 135.5 miles (218 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
135.43 mi
02h 39m
Flight
111.46 mi
179.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.46 mi
Kilometers
179.37 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.43 mi
Kilometers
217.96 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Tue, May 19, 5:21 AM CDT
Return by in Riverton
Tue, May 19, 8:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverton
2026-05-19T02:41
Arrive York
Tue, May 19, 5:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Riverton
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
Mattoon
IL

City in Illinois

From Riverton
71.1 mi
01h 19m
To York
64.3 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 19 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Lincoln Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Lincoln Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Overpass Road

    2684 ft · 60 sec · Overpass Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    2242 ft · 56 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    24.3 mi · 26 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East, US 51 South: Decatur, Pana

    1656 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 51 South: Pana

    3132 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Decatur, Elwin, Mount Zion

    1875 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    34 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Business Route 51

    1771 ft · 39 sec · South Business Route 51

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Elwin Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · West Elwin Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South State Route 121

    33.8 mi · 49 min · South State Route 121

  14. 14

    Continue on Dewitt Avenue

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Dewitt Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lerna Road

    2702 ft · 56 sec · Lerna Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Illinois Route 16

    6 mi · 8 min · Illinois Route 16

  17. 17

    Continue on West Lincoln Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 18th Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Illinois Route 130

    1.2 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 130

  20. 20

    Continue on Route 130

    10 mi · 15 min · Route 130

  21. 21

    Continue on County Road 1825 East

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 1825 East

  22. 22

    Continue on County Road 1775 E

    1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 1775 E

  23. 23

    Continue on North Haughton Highway

    1945 ft · 33 sec · North Haughton Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on 1700E

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 1700E

  25. 25

    Continue on North Haughton Highway

    1903 ft · 37 sec · North Haughton Highway

  26. 26

    Turn left

    1616 ft · 39 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 17 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Martinsville

    1602 ft · 39 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North Cleone Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Cleone Road

  30. 30

    Continue on North York Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North York Street

  31. 31

    Continue on East Angling Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · East Angling Road

  32. 32

    Continue on East Angling Road

    9 mi · 16 min · East Angling Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto IL 1

    3.3 mi · 5 min · IL 1

  34. 34

    Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road

  35. 35

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto North York Street

    621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North York Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverton 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
37 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Route 121
33.8 mi · 25%
Overpass Road
25.3 mi · 19%
North Haughton Highway
16.7 mi · 12%
East Angling Road
13.7 mi · 10%
Route 130
9.97 mi · 7%
Illinois Route 16
6.02 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South State Route 121

Turn right onto South State Route 121

33.8 mi · 00h 49m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
111.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mattoon
01h 19m from Riverton
Leave By
1:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Riverton and 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 Riverton to York?

The road trip is about 135.5 miles (218 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Mattoon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Riverton and 64.3 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 1:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.03 one way or $36.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Riverton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near York.

Stop Ideas Near Mattoon

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

43 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

71 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

94 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverton and York. Straight-line distance: 111.46 mi (179.37 km).

Riverton

#1 Riverton

Village in Illinois

Population3,430
Coordinates39.8442200, -89.5395400
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: East Lincoln Street (-89.53954, 39.844208)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.78 gal
18.09 L · about $18.03
Round trip
$36.05
9.56 gal · 36.18 L
Estimated CO2
42.5 kg one way
Round trip: 85 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.03 $36.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.33 $40.66
Premium $4.65 $22.25 $44.49
Diesel $5.30 $25.35 $50.71

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Riverton and York. The current time is 02:41:15.

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.