How far is Sesser, IL from York, IL?

The driving distance from Sesser, IL to York, IL is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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
151.93 mi
02h 30m
Flight
106.61 mi
171.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.61 mi
Kilometers
171.57 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.93 mi
Kilometers
244.5 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Tue, May 5, 1:53 AM CDT
Return by in Sesser
Tue, May 5, 4:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sesser
2026-05-04T23:22
Arrive York
Tue, May 5, 1:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sesser
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
Edgewood
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Sesser
76.4 mi
01h 15m
To York
75.5 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph SSW
Destination
76°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Franklin Street

    1 km · 57 sec · West Franklin Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Illinois Route 154

    7 mi · 11 min · Illinois Route 154

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1986 ft · 49 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway

    18 mi · 20 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

    67.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Indianapolis

    37.2 mi · 40 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Martinsville

    1602 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Cleone Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Cleone Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North York Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North York Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East Angling Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · East Angling Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East Angling Road

    9 mi · 16 min · East Angling Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto IL 1

    3.3 mi · 5 min · IL 1

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North York Street

    621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North York Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ken Gray Expressway
85.5 mi · 56%
I 70 East
37.2 mi · 24%
East Angling Road
13.7 mi · 9%
Illinois Route 154
7.38 mi · 5%
IL 1
3.3 mi · 2%
North York Street
2.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ken Gray Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

67.5 mi · 01h 13m

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
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.3 mi
106.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edgewood
01h 15m from Sesser
Leave By
1:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sesser and 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 Sesser to York?

The road trip is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Edgewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.4 miles from Sesser and 75.5 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 1:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.21 one way or $40.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sesser and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near York.

Stop Ideas Near Edgewood

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

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

RAIL

Effingham

24 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Centralia station

60 mi away
108 East Broadway
RAIL

Mattoon station

67 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

72 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sesser and York. Straight-line distance: 106.61 mi (171.57 km).

Sesser

#1 Sesser

City in Franklin County, Illinois, United States

Population1,837
Coordinates38.0917200, -89.0503500
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: West Franklin Street (-89.050351, 38.091789)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.36 gal
20.29 L · about $20.21
Round trip
$40.43
10.72 gal · 40.58 L
Estimated CO2
47.6 kg one way
Round trip: 95.3 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.21 $40.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.80 $45.59
Premium $4.65 $24.95 $49.89
Diesel $5.30 $28.43 $56.86

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Sesser and York. The current time is 23:22:44.

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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.