How far is Seneca, IL from York, IL?
The driving distance from Seneca, IL to York, IL is about 208.3 miles (335.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.5 miles (251.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seneca and York.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seneca and York.
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Start on West Union Street
2 m · 2 sec · West Union Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on S Main Street
10.1 mi · 18 min · S Main Street
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Continue on East 27th Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · East 27th Road
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Continue on N 1500 E Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · N 1500 E Road
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Continue on North 1500 East Road
7.2 mi · 13 min · North 1500 East Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 1500 East Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · North 1500 East Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South: Bloomington
2160 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Barack Obama Presidential Expressway
28.9 mi · 31 min · Barack Obama Presidential Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Towanda
1442 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto North 1900 East Road
2035 ft · 44 sec · North 1900 East Road
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Continue on North Jefferson Street
2706 ft · 1 min · North Jefferson Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Hely Street
1225 ft · 35 sec · West Hely Street
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Continue on Towanda-Barnes Road
3 mi · 5 min · Towanda-Barnes Road
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Continue on North Towanda Barnes Road
6.8 mi · 11 min · North Towanda Barnes Road
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Turn left
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto North Seminary Street
3190 ft · 1 min · North Seminary Street
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Continue on East 700 North Road
1886 ft · 44 sec · East 700 North Road
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Turn left onto I 74 East: Champaign
1420 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
71.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 1
1001 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
1245 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Georgetown Road
13.5 mi · 21 min · Georgetown Road
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Continue on North State Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Street
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Continue on Georgetown Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road
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Continue on 1575 E US 36
1700 ft · 29 sec · 1575 E US 36
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Continue on Georgetown Road
10 mi · 15 min · Georgetown Road
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Continue on IL Route 1
1.4 mi · 4 min · IL Route 1
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Turn right onto West Elliot Street
156 m · 9 sec · West Elliot Street
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Turn left onto North Central Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Central Avenue
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Continue on Vandalia Way
666 ft · 11 sec · Vandalia Way
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
30.4 mi · 45 min · South Main Street
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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 Seneca and York.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 74 East
Merge slight left
71.3 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Seneca 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 Seneca to York?
The road trip is about 208.3 miles (335.2 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?
Lake of the Woods is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.2 miles from Seneca and 102.1 miles from York.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.5 miles (251.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.8 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 9:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.72 one way or $55.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seneca and Mostly Sunny near York.
Stop Ideas Near Lake of the Woods
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 Lake of the Woods.
Illinois Terminal
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seneca and York. Straight-line distance: 156.45 mi (251.78 km).
#1 Seneca
Village in Illinois
| Population | 2,179 |
| Coordinates | 41.3111400, -88.6097900 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| 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: 335 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $27.72 | $55.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.26 | $62.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.21 | $68.41 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.98 | $77.97 |
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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