How far is Salem, IL from York, IL?
The driving distance from Salem, IL to York, IL is about 103 miles (165.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and York.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and York.
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Start on South Broadway
10 m · 8 sec · South Broadway
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Take the exit right
2121 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
46.6 mi · 50 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Indianapolis
37.2 mi · 40 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 Salem and York.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Main Street
Merge slight left
46.6 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Salem and 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 Salem to York?
The road trip is about 103 miles (165.8 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?
Montrose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.9 miles from Salem and 49.2 miles from York.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.73 one way or $27.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Salem and Showers And Thunderstorms near York.
Stop Ideas Near Montrose
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 Montrose.
Effingham
Mattoon station
Centralia station
Illinois Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and York. Straight-line distance: 79.68 mi (128.24 km).
#1 Salem
City in Illinois
| Population | 6,952 |
| Coordinates | 38.6269900, -88.9456200 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| 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: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $13.73 | $27.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.48 | $30.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.94 | $33.88 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.31 | $38.61 |
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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