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

The driving distance from South Jacksonville, IL to York, IL is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143 miles (230.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m 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
176.12 mi
03h 20m
Flight
143.04 mi
230.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.04 mi
Kilometers
230.2 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.12 mi
Kilometers
283.44 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Sun, Apr 19, 8:07 AM CDT
Return by in South Jacksonville
Sun, Apr 19, 11:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Jacksonville
2026-04-19T04:47
Arrive York
Sun, Apr 19, 8:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Jacksonville
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
Bethany
IL

Village in Illinois, United States

From South Jacksonville
92.1 mi
01h 40m
To York
84 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Vandalia Road

    91 m · 17 sec · East Vandalia Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Morton Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East Morton Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Route 36

    1.5 km · 1 min · Old Route 36

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1635 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    33.5 mi · 36 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 72 East, US 36 East: Decatur

    30 mi · 33 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East, US 51 South: Decatur, Pana

    1656 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 51 South: Pana

    3132 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Decatur, Elwin, Mount Zion

    1875 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight left

    34 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Business Route 51

    1771 ft · 39 sec · South Business Route 51

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Elwin Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · West Elwin Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South State Route 121

    33.8 mi · 49 min · South State Route 121

  17. 17

    Continue on Dewitt Avenue

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Dewitt Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lerna Road

    2702 ft · 56 sec · Lerna Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Illinois Route 16

    6 mi · 8 min · Illinois Route 16

  20. 20

    Continue on West Lincoln Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 18th Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Illinois Route 130

    1.2 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 130

  23. 23

    Continue on Route 130

    10 mi · 15 min · Route 130

  24. 24

    Continue on County Road 1825 East

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 1825 East

  25. 25

    Continue on County Road 1775 E

    1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 1775 E

  26. 26

    Continue on North Haughton Highway

    1945 ft · 33 sec · North Haughton Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on 1700E

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 1700E

  28. 28

    Continue on North Haughton Highway

    1903 ft · 37 sec · North Haughton Highway

  29. 29

    Turn left

    1616 ft · 39 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 17 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward Martinsville

    1602 ft · 39 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right onto North Cleone Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Cleone Road

  33. 33

    Continue on North York Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North York Street

  34. 34

    Continue on East Angling Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · East Angling Road

  35. 35

    Continue on East Angling Road

    9 mi · 16 min · East Angling Road

  36. 36

    Turn right onto IL 1

    3.3 mi · 5 min · IL 1

  37. 37

    Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road

  38. 38

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto North York Street

    621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North York Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
40 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Route 36
34.4 mi · 20%
South State Route 121
33.8 mi · 19%
I 72 East
30 mi · 17%
North Haughton Highway
16.7 mi · 10%
East Angling Road
13.7 mi · 8%
Route 130
9.97 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

South State Route 121

Turn right onto South State Route 121

33.8 mi · 00h 49m

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
03h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.1 mi
143 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethany
01h 40m from South Jacksonville
Leave By
10:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Jacksonville and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny near York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Jacksonville to York?

The road trip is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?

Bethany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.1 miles from South Jacksonville and 84 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 143 miles (230.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 10:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.46 one way or $46.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Jacksonville and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny near York.

Stop Ideas Near Bethany

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

36 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

61 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

67 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Lincoln

77 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Jacksonville and York. Straight-line distance: 143.04 mi (230.2 km).

South Jacksonville

#1 South Jacksonville

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population3,075
Coordinates39.7086600, -90.2281800
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: East Vandalia Road (-90.22818, 39.70869)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.22 gal
23.53 L · about $23.46
Round trip
$46.91
12.44 gal · 47.06 L
Estimated CO2
55.3 kg one way
Round trip: 110.6 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.46 $46.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.45 $52.91
Premium $4.65 $28.95 $57.90
Diesel $5.30 $32.99 $65.98

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between South Jacksonville and York. The current time is 04:47:01.

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.