How far is Somerset, IL from York, IL?

The driving distance from Somerset, IL to York, IL is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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
132.43 mi
02h 38m
Flight
113.79 mi
183.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.79 mi
Kilometers
183.12 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.43 mi
Kilometers
213.13 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Wed, Apr 15, 11:21 PM CDT
Return by in Somerset
Thu, Apr 16, 2:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-04-15T20:42
Arrive York
Wed, Apr 15, 11:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Somerset
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
Keensburg
IL

Village in the United States

From Somerset
67.3 mi
01h 19m
To York
65.2 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
14 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 Somerset and York.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Somerset Road

    35 m · 12 sec · Somerset Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Deneal Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Deneal Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Deneal Road

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Deneal Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    5.9 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Commercial Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Commercial Street

  7. 7

    Continue on United States Highway 45

    19.7 mi · 25 min · United States Highway 45

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    45.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Walnut Street

    2981 ft · 53 sec · North Walnut Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West 9th Street

    1979 ft · 39 sec · West 9th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Cherry Street

    8.9 mi · 13 min · North Cherry Street

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road 1550 East

    2.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 1550 East

  13. 13

    Continue on 1150E

    10.1 mi · 15 min · 1150E

  14. 14

    Continue on 15th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 15th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on 1200E

    8.2 mi · 12 min · 1200E

  16. 16

    Continue on County Road 1400E

    9.7 mi · 14 min · County Road 1400E

  17. 17

    Continue on IL 1

    12.5 mi · 19 min · IL 1

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East 150th Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road

  19. 19

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North York Street

    621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North York Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Highway 45
64.9 mi · 49%
IL 1
12.5 mi · 9%
1150E
10.1 mi · 8%
County Road 1400E
9.7 mi · 7%
North Cherry Street
8.87 mi · 7%
Deneal Road
8.5 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

United States Highway 45

Continue straight

45.1 mi · 01h 07m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
113.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Keensburg
01h 19m from Somerset
Leave By
1:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Somerset 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 Somerset to York?

The road trip is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Keensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.3 miles from Somerset and 65.2 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 1:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.61 one way or $35.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Keensburg

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

49 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

95 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard
RAIL

Effingham

104 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Centralia station

112 mi away
108 East Broadway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and York. Straight-line distance: 113.79 mi (183.12 km).

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#1 Somerset

Unincorporated community in Illinois

Population3,955
Coordinates37.6544900, -88.4572700
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerset Road (-88.457217, 37.65454)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.67 gal
17.69 L · about $17.61
Round trip
$35.22
9.34 gal · 35.38 L
Estimated CO2
41.5 kg one way
Round trip: 83 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.61 $35.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.86 $39.72
Premium $4.65 $21.73 $43.47
Diesel $5.30 $24.77 $49.54

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerset and York. The current time is 20:42:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.