How far is Rossville, IL from York, IL?

The driving distance from Rossville, IL to York, IL is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
87.03 mi
01h 54m
Flight
83.46 mi
134.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.46 mi
Kilometers
134.32 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.03 mi
Kilometers
140.06 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Wed, Apr 15, 5:40 PM CDT
Return by in Rossville
Wed, Apr 15, 7:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rossville
2026-04-15T15:46
Arrive York
Wed, Apr 15, 5:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rossville
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
Edgar
IL

Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States

From Rossville
43.9 mi
00h 57m
To York
43.2 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
16 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Today

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Attica Street

    29 m · 9 sec · East Attica Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2300 East

    17.8 mi · 27 min · 2300 East

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1568 ft · 48 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Gilbert Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Gilbert Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    13.7 mi · 21 min · Georgetown Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North State Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road

  8. 8

    Continue on 1575 E US 36

    1700 ft · 29 sec · 1575 E US 36

  9. 9

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    10 mi · 15 min · Georgetown Road

  10. 10

    Continue on IL Route 1

    1.4 mi · 4 min · IL Route 1

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Elliot Street

    156 m · 9 sec · West Elliot Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Central Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Central Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Vandalia Way

    666 ft · 11 sec · Vandalia Way

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    30.4 mi · 45 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North York Street

    621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North York Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
30.4 mi · 35%
Georgetown Road
29.8 mi · 34%
2300 East
17.8 mi · 20%
East 150th Road
1.95 mi · 2%
North State Street
1.95 mi · 2%
North Central Avenue
1.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Turn straight onto South Main Street

30.4 mi · 00h 45m

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
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
83.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edgar
00h 57m from Rossville
Leave By
2:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Rossville and 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 Rossville to York?

The road trip is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Edgar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Rossville and 43.2 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 2:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.58 one way or $23.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Rossville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near York.

Stop Ideas Near Edgar

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

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

BUS

Danville, Illinois

41 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

61 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Mattoon station

65 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

73 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rossville and York. Straight-line distance: 83.46 mi (134.32 km).

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#1 Rossville

Village in Illinois

Population1,202
Coordinates40.3792000, -87.6686300
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: East Attica Street (-87.668628, 40.379247)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.62 L · about $11.58
Round trip
$23.15
6.14 gal · 23.24 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.58 $23.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.06 $26.11
Premium $4.65 $14.29 $28.58
Diesel $5.30 $16.28 $32.57

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Rossville and York. The current time is 15:46:13.

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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.