How far is Serena, IL from York, IL?
The driving distance from Serena, IL to York, IL is about 235.9 miles (379.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.9 miles (273.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Serena and York.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Serena and York.
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Start on North 3806th Road
26 m · 9 sec · North 3806th Road
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Turn left onto East 2282nd Road
110 m · 18 sec · East 2282nd Road
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Turn right onto North 38th Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · North 38th Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto E 18th Road
7 mi · 10 min · E 18th Road
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Continue on North 37th Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · North 37th Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 39 South, US 51 South: La Salle-Peru
1837 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
65.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, US 51 South: Peoria, Champaign, Saint Louis, Decatur
7.6 mi · 8 min
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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
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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 Serena and York.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 74 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur
80.9 mi · 01h 28m
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.
Sunny leaving Serena 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 Serena to York?
The road trip is about 235.9 miles (379.7 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?
Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120 miles from Serena and 115.9 miles from York.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.9 miles (273.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 66 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 9:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.41 one way or $62.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Serena and Mostly Sunny near York.
Stop Ideas Near Mansfield
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 Mansfield.
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Uptown Station
Lincoln
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Serena and York. Straight-line distance: 169.96 mi (273.52 km).
#1 Serena
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,088 |
| Coordinates | 41.4861400, -88.7314600 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| 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: 380 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
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 | $31.41 | $62.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.43 | $70.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.77 | $77.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.18 | $88.36 |
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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