How far is Virden, IL from York, IL?

The driving distance from Virden, IL to York, IL is about 157.3 miles (253.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116 miles (186.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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
157.35 mi
02h 56m
Flight
116.01 mi
186.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.01 mi
Kilometers
186.7 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.35 mi
Kilometers
253.23 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Thu, Apr 23, 2:18 AM CDT
Return by in Virden
Thu, Apr 23, 5:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Virden
2026-04-22T23:22
Arrive York
Thu, Apr 23, 2:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Virden
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
Saint Elmo
IL

City in Illinois

From Virden
81.4 mi
01h 28m
To York
75.9 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Springfield Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · North Springfield Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West South Street

    2719 ft · 54 sec · West South Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Farmersville Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Farmersville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Mine Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Mine Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1859 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    18.8 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 16: Gillespie, Litchfield

    2880 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    58 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto County Road 1200 North

    1.4 km · 1 min · County Road 1200 North

  11. 11

    Continue on West Union Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · West Union Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Illinois Route 16

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Illinois Route 16

  13. 13

    Continue on South Hamilton Street

    1658 ft · 29 sec · South Hamilton Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on S Main St

    885 ft · 22 sec · S Main St

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Montgomery

    14.9 mi · 26 min · Montgomery

  17. 17

    Continue on State Road 185

    7.4 mi · 13 min · State Road 185

  18. 18

    Continue on Hillsboro Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Hillsboro Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Veterans Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Veterans Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Veterans Avenue

    23 m · 1 sec · Veterans Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Kennedy Boulevard

    90 m · 13 sec · North Kennedy Boulevard

  22. 22

    Take the exit right toward I-70 East: Effingham

    1261 ft · 31 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Interstate 70

    35 mi · 38 min · Interstate 70

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Indianapolis

    37.2 mi · 40 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Martinsville

    1602 ft · 39 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Cleone Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Cleone Road

  27. 27

    Continue on North York Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North York Street

  28. 28

    Continue on East Angling Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · East Angling Road

  29. 29

    Continue on East Angling Road

    9 mi · 16 min · East Angling Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto IL 1

    3.3 mi · 5 min · IL 1

  31. 31

    Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road

  32. 32

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto North York Street

    621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North York Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Virden 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
34 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
37.2 mi · 24%
Interstate 70
35 mi · 22%
Main Street
19.7 mi · 13%
Montgomery
14.9 mi · 9%
East Angling Road
13.7 mi · 9%
State Road 185
7.41 mi · 5%
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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.3 mi
116 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Elmo
01h 28m from Virden
Leave By
12:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Virden 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 Virden to York?

The road trip is about 157.3 miles (253.2 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Saint Elmo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.4 miles from Virden and 75.9 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 116 miles (186.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 12:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.93 one way or $41.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saint Elmo

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

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

RAIL

Effingham

28 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Centralia station

61 mi away
108 East Broadway
RAIL

Mattoon station

65 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

80 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Virden and York. Straight-line distance: 116.01 mi (186.7 km).

Virden

#1 Virden

City in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States

Population3,302
Coordinates39.5008900, -89.7678700
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: North Springfield Street (-89.767928, 39.500898)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.55 gal
21.02 L · about $20.93
Round trip
$41.86
11.1 gal · 42.04 L
Estimated CO2
49.3 kg one way
Round trip: 98.6 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.93 $41.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.60 $47.21
Premium $4.65 $25.83 $51.66
Diesel $5.30 $29.44 $58.87

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Virden and York. The current time is 23:22:50.

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.