How far is Spring Valley, IL from York, IL?
The driving distance from Spring Valley, IL to York, IL is about 248.7 miles (400.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 184.9 miles (297.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 38m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 49m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spring Valley and York.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Valley and York.
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Start on East 2753rd Lane
550 ft · 24 sec · East 2753rd Lane
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Continue on North 950th Avenue
1.2 mi · 5 min · North 950th Avenue
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Turn right onto East 2873rd Lane
3 mi · 7 min · East 2873rd Lane
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Continue on County Highway 14
2.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway 14
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Illinois Route 104
2.8 mi · 5 min · Illinois Route 104
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Continue on Mill Street
18.3 mi · 32 min · Mill Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Illinois Route 104
2.3 mi · 4 min · Illinois Route 104
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue on US Highway 67
17.5 mi · 20 min · US Highway 67
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Take the exit slight right toward I 72 East: Quincy
1842 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
41.9 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 72 East, US 36 East: Decatur
30 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East, US 51 South: Decatur, Pana
1656 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 51 South: Pana
3132 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Decatur, Elwin, Mount Zion
1875 ft · 54 sec
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Turn slight left
34 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto South Business Route 51
1771 ft · 39 sec · South Business Route 51
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Turn left onto West Elwin Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · West Elwin Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South State Route 121
33.8 mi · 49 min · South State Route 121
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Continue on Dewitt Avenue
5.8 mi · 10 min · Dewitt Avenue
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Turn right onto Lerna Road
2702 ft · 56 sec · Lerna Road
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Turn left onto Illinois Route 16
6 mi · 8 min · Illinois Route 16
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Continue on West Lincoln Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto 18th Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street
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Continue on Illinois Route 130
1.2 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 130
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Continue on Route 130
10 mi · 15 min · Route 130
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Continue on County Road 1825 East
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 1825 East
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Continue on County Road 1775 E
1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 1775 E
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Continue on North Haughton Highway
1945 ft · 33 sec · North Haughton Highway
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Continue on 1700E
1.3 mi · 2 min · 1700E
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Continue on North Haughton Highway
1903 ft · 37 sec · North Haughton Highway
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Turn left
1616 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
16 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Martinsville
1602 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto North Cleone Road
1 km · 1 min · North Cleone Road
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Continue on North York Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North York Street
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Continue on East Angling Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · East Angling Road
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Continue on East Angling Road
9 mi · 16 min · East Angling Road
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Turn right onto IL 1
3.3 mi · 5 min · IL 1
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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 Spring Valley 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 72 East
Merge slight left
41.9 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Spring Valley 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 Spring Valley to York?
The road trip is about 248.7 miles (400.2 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?
Harristown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.2 miles from Spring Valley and 129.4 miles from York.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 184.9 miles (297.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.8 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 7:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.11 one way or $66.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Spring Valley and Mostly Sunny near York.
Stop Ideas Near Harristown
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 Harristown.
Lincoln
Springfield station
Uptown Station
Mattoon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spring Valley and York. Straight-line distance: 184.86 mi (297.51 km).
#1 Spring Valley
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 5,065 |
| Coordinates | 39.8967100, -90.9787500 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| 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: 400 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
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 | $33.11 | $66.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.34 | $74.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.86 | $81.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.57 | $93.14 |
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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