How far is South Beloit, IL from York, IL?

The driving distance from South Beloit, IL to York, IL is about 294.3 miles (473.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 240.8 miles (387.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
294.36 mi
04h 47m
Flight
240.84 mi
387.6 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
240.84 mi
Kilometers
387.6 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
294.36 mi
Kilometers
473.72 km
Drive Time
04h 47m

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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 04h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Sat, May 30, 5:40 AM CDT
Return by in South Beloit
Sat, May 30, 10:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Beloit
2026-05-30T00:52
Arrive York
Sat, May 30, 5:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Beloit
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Bloomington
IL

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

From South Beloit
149.2 mi
02h 23m
To York
145.2 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Beloit and York.

  1. 1

    Start on Gardner Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Gardner Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    16.9 mi · 18 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39, US 51 South: Bloomington

    1.3 km · 53 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    119.5 mi · 2 hr 8 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, US 51 South: Peoria, Champaign, Saint Louis, Decatur

    7.6 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    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

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 1

    1001 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road

    1245 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Georgetown Road

    13.5 mi · 21 min · Georgetown Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North State Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road

  13. 13

    Continue on 1575 E US 36

    1700 ft · 29 sec · 1575 E US 36

  14. 14

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    10 mi · 15 min · Georgetown Road

  15. 15

    Continue on IL Route 1

    1.4 mi · 4 min · IL Route 1

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Elliot Street

    156 m · 9 sec · West Elliot Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Central Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Central Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Vandalia Way

    666 ft · 11 sec · Vandalia Way

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    30.4 mi · 45 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road

  21. 21

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North York Street

    621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North York Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Beloit 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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39
122 mi · 42%
I 74 East
80.9 mi · 27%
South Main Street
30.4 mi · 10%
Georgetown Road
29.6 mi · 10%
Gardner Street
19 mi · 6%
I 55 South
7.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 39

Keep slight right

119 mi · 02h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.5 mi
240.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomington
02h 23m from South Beloit
Leave By
7:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Beloit 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 South Beloit to York?

The road trip is about 294.3 miles (473.7 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?

Bloomington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.2 miles from South Beloit and 145.2 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 240.8 miles (387.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.5 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 7:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.18 one way or $78.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Beloit and Mostly Sunny near York.

Stop Ideas Near Bloomington

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bloomington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 4.5 mi away

City Hall - Town of Normal

Normal , IL
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761
Parking lot
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Meeting point 2.4 mi away

City of Bloomington, Illinois

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
Rating 3.6/5 8 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 2.4 mi away

Bloomington Finance Department

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bloomington.

RAIL

Uptown Station

3 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Lincoln

49 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Pontiac station

53 mi away
721 West Washington St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

62 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Beloit and York. Straight-line distance: 240.84 mi (387.6 km).

South Beloit

#1 South Beloit

City in Winnebago County, Illinois, United States

Population7,540
Coordinates42.4930700, -89.0367800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Gardner Street (-89.036831, 42.492913)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 474 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.39 gal
39.32 L · about $39.18
Round trip
$78.36
20.78 gal · 78.64 L
Estimated CO2
92.3 kg one way
Round trip: 184.7 kg / 407 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.18 $78.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.19 $88.38
Premium $4.65 $48.36 $96.71
Diesel $5.30 $55.11 $110.22

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between South Beloit and York. The current time is 00:52:33.

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.