How far is Taylorville, IL from York, IL?

The driving distance from Taylorville, IL to York, IL is about 131.7 miles (212 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
131.74 mi
02h 37m
Flight
92.19 mi
148.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.19 mi
Kilometers
148.37 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.74 mi
Kilometers
212.02 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Sat, Apr 18, 6:38 AM CDT
Return by in Taylorville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylorville
2026-04-18T04:01
Arrive York
Sat, Apr 18, 6:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Taylorville
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
Altamont
IL

City in Effingham County, Illinois, United States

From Taylorville
70.4 mi
01h 18m
To York
61.3 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph WSW
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1207 ft · 55 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Park Street

    5.2 mi · 7 min · East Park Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 29

    5.1 mi · 8 min · State Route 29

  4. 4

    Continue on N 2000 East Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · N 2000 East Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1 km · 2 min · West Washington Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Poplar Street

    3072 ft · 1 min · North Poplar Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Fair Avenue

    3070 ft · 2 min · Fair Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on County Road 2400 E

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 2400 E

  9. 9

    Continue on 300 East Road

    15.1 mi · 17 min · 300 East Road

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road 875 East

    11.1 mi · 13 min · County Road 875 East

  11. 11

    Continue on North Kennedy Boulevard

    1844 ft · 24 sec · North Kennedy Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I-70 East: Effingham

    1644 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Interstate 70

    35 mi · 38 min · Interstate 70

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Indianapolis

    37.2 mi · 40 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Martinsville

    1602 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Cleone Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Cleone Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North York Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North York Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Angling Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · East Angling Road

  19. 19

    Continue on East Angling Road

    9 mi · 16 min · East Angling Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto IL 1

    3.3 mi · 5 min · IL 1

  21. 21

    Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road

  22. 22

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North York Street

    621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North York Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Taylorville 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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
37.2 mi · 28%
Interstate 70
35 mi · 27%
300 East Road
15.1 mi · 11%
East Angling Road
13.7 mi · 10%
County Road 875 East
11.1 mi · 8%
N 2000 East Road
5.37 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Indianapolis

37.2 mi · 00h 40m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.5 mi
92.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Altamont
01h 18m from Taylorville
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Taylorville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Taylorville to York?

The road trip is about 131.7 miles (212 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Altamont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.4 miles from Taylorville and 61.3 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.54 one way or $35.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Taylorville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near York.

Stop Ideas Near Altamont

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

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

RAIL

Effingham

19 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Mattoon station

57 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Centralia station

68 mi away
108 East Broadway
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

85 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taylorville and York. Straight-line distance: 92.19 mi (148.37 km).

Taylorville

#1 Taylorville

City in Christian County, Illinois

Population10,280
Coordinates39.5489400, -89.2945300
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-89.294932, 39.548933)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.65 gal
17.6 L · about $17.54
Round trip
$35.07
9.3 gal · 35.2 L
Estimated CO2
41.3 kg one way
Round trip: 82.6 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.54 $35.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.78 $39.55
Premium $4.65 $21.64 $43.28
Diesel $5.30 $24.66 $49.33

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Taylorville and York. The current time is 04:01:19.

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.