How far is Rock Grove, IL from York, IL?

The driving distance from Rock Grove, IL to York, IL is about 310.9 miles (500.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.6 miles (398.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 17m 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
310.89 mi
05h 08m
Flight
247.6 mi
398.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.6 mi
Kilometers
398.48 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
310.89 mi
Kilometers
500.33 km
Drive Time
05h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Sat, May 30, 11:52 AM CDT
Return by in Rock Grove
Sat, May 30, 5:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Grove
2026-05-30T06:43
Arrive York
Sat, May 30, 11:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 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
6:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rock Grove
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hudson
IL

Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States

From Rock Grove
158.1 mi
02h 34m
To York
152.9 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph E
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rock Grove and York.

  1. 1

    Start on East Rock Grove Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Rock Grove Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Rock City Road

    12.8 mi · 22 min · North Rock City Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on West State Road

    9.8 mi · 11 min · West State Road

  5. 5

    Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

    11.3 mi · 13 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    118.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, US 51 South: Peoria, Champaign, Saint Louis, Decatur

    7.6 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur

    80.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 1

    1001 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

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

    1245 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Georgetown Road

    13.5 mi · 21 min · Georgetown Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North State Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road

  15. 15

    Continue on 1575 E US 36

    1700 ft · 29 sec · 1575 E US 36

  16. 16

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    10 mi · 15 min · Georgetown Road

  17. 17

    Continue on IL Route 1

    1.4 mi · 4 min · IL Route 1

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Elliot Street

    156 m · 9 sec · West Elliot Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Central Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Central Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Vandalia Way

    666 ft · 11 sec · Vandalia Way

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    30.4 mi · 45 min · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road

  23. 23

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North York Street

    621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North York Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
135 mi · 43%
I 74 East
80.9 mi · 26%
South Main Street
30.4 mi · 10%
Georgetown Road
29.6 mi · 10%
North Rock City Road
12.8 mi · 4%
West State Road
9.85 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

Merge slight right

118 mi · 02h 07m

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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.3 mi
247.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hudson
02h 34m from Rock Grove
Leave By
6:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rock Grove and Mostly Sunny near York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rock Grove to York?

The road trip is about 310.9 miles (500.3 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?

Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.1 miles from Rock Grove and 152.9 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 247.6 miles (398.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.3 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 6:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.37 one way or $82.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rock Grove and Mostly Sunny near York.

Stop Ideas Near Hudson

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hudson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 4 mi away

City Hall - Town of Normal

Normal , IL
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761
Parking lot
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Meeting point 6.1 mi away

City of Bloomington, Illinois

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
Rating 3.6/5 8 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.1 mi away

Bloomington Finance Department

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hudson.

RAIL

Uptown Station

11 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

42 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Lincoln

60 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

60 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Grove and York. Straight-line distance: 247.6 mi (398.48 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Rock Grove

Unincorporated community in Illinois

Population1,296
Coordinates42.4630700, -89.5120600
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: East Rock Grove Road (-89.512059, 42.463071)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 500 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.97 gal
41.53 L · about $41.37
Round trip
$82.74
21.94 gal · 83.06 L
Estimated CO2
97.5 kg one way
Round trip: 195 kg / 430 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.37 $82.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.66 $93.31
Premium $4.65 $51.05 $102.11
Diesel $5.30 $58.18 $116.37

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Grove and York. The current time is 06:43:19.

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.