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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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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.
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Start on East Lincoln Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Lincoln Street
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Continue on Overpass Road
2684 ft · 60 sec · Overpass Road
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Take the ramp slight left
2242 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
24.3 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East, US 51 South: Decatur, Pana
1656 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 51 South: Pana
3132 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Decatur, Elwin, Mount Zion
1875 ft · 54 sec
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Turn slight left
34 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto South Business Route 51
1771 ft · 39 sec · South Business Route 51
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Turn left onto West Elwin Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · West Elwin Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South State Route 121
33.8 mi · 49 min · South State Route 121
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Continue on Dewitt Avenue
5.8 mi · 10 min · Dewitt Avenue
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Turn right onto Lerna Road
2702 ft · 56 sec · Lerna Road
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Turn left onto Illinois Route 16
6 mi · 8 min · Illinois Route 16
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Continue on West Lincoln Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto 18th Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street
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Continue on Illinois Route 130
1.2 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 130
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Continue on Route 130
10 mi · 15 min · Route 130
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Continue on County Road 1825 East
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 1825 East
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Continue on County Road 1775 E
1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 1775 E
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Continue on North Haughton Highway
1945 ft · 33 sec · North Haughton Highway
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Continue on 1700E
1.3 mi · 2 min · 1700E
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Continue on North Haughton Highway
1903 ft · 37 sec · North Haughton Highway
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Turn left
1616 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
16 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Martinsville
1602 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto North Cleone Road
1 km · 1 min · North Cleone Road
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Continue on North York Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North York Street
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Continue on East Angling Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · East Angling Road
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Continue on East Angling Road
9 mi · 16 min · East Angling Road
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Turn right onto IL 1
3.3 mi · 5 min · IL 1
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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 Riverton and York.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mattoon.
Mattoon station
Effingham
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverton and York. Straight-line distance: 111.46 mi (179.37 km).
#1 Riverton
Village in Illinois
| Population | 3,430 |
| Coordinates | 39.8442200, -89.5395400 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| 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: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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