How far is Wadsworth, IL from York, IL?

The driving distance from Wadsworth, IL to York, IL is about 279.3 miles (449.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.6 miles (363 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 28m 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
279.31 mi
04h 44m
Flight
225.55 mi
362.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.55 mi
Kilometers
362.98 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
279.31 mi
Kilometers
449.5 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Sun, Apr 19, 8:20 PM CDT
Return by in Wadsworth
Mon, Apr 20, 1:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wadsworth
2026-04-19T15:36
Arrive York
Sun, Apr 19, 8:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 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
7:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wadsworth
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
Sheldon
IL

Human settlement in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America

From Wadsworth
129.4 mi
02h 22m
To York
149.9 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
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 Wadsworth and York.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Chicago Avenue

    18 m · 8 sec · North Chicago Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Wadsworth Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Wadsworth Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Skokie Highway

    15 mi · 18 min · North Skokie Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Skokie Valley Road

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Skokie Valley Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Skokie Highway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Skokie Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Edens Expressway

    13.7 mi · 17 min · Edens Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Kennedy Expressway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Kennedy Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Bishop Ford Freeway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Bishop Ford Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 94 East: Indiana

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West, IL 83: Torrence Avenue

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 6 West, IL 83 West: Torrence Avenue

    997 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 83 South

    153 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Torrence Avenue

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Torrence Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Glenwood Dyer Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Dyer Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Joliet Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Joliet Street

  19. 19

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    656 ft · 20 sec · West Lincoln Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Wicker Avenue

    58.8 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Wicker Avenue

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    21.6 mi · 27 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    59.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  23. 23

    Turn right

    1740 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Pennington Road

    1383 ft · 1 min · Pennington Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto US 150

    4.5 mi · 7 min · US 150

  26. 26

    Continue on N 3rd Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · N 3rd Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West National Avenue

    3.5 mi · 6 min · West National Avenue

  28. 28

    Take the ramp straight

    2990 ft · 46 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 1: Marshall, Paris

    1963 ft · 50 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left

    18 mi · 27 min

  32. 32

    Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road

  33. 33

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto North York Street

    621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North York Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
35 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wicker Avenue
139 mi · 50%
North Skokie Highway
15 mi · 5%
Edens Expressway
13.7 mi · 5%
Bishop Ford Freeway
10.8 mi · 4%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
9.58 mi · 3%
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.83 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Wicker Avenue

Continue straight

59.1 mi · 01h 15m

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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.7 mi
225.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheldon
02h 22m from Wadsworth
Leave By
7:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wadsworth 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 Wadsworth to York?

The road trip is about 279.3 miles (449.5 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?

Sheldon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.4 miles from Wadsworth and 149.9 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 225.6 miles (363 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.7 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 7:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.18 one way or $74.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sheldon

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

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

RAIL

Gilman

36 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

39 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Kankakee

46 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Lafayette station

68 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wadsworth and York. Straight-line distance: 225.55 mi (362.98 km).

Wadsworth

#1 Wadsworth

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Population3,631
Coordinates42.4286300, -87.9239700
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: North Chicago Avenue (-87.924074, 42.42863)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 450 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.86 gal
37.31 L · about $37.18
Round trip
$74.36
19.72 gal · 74.62 L
Estimated CO2
87.6 kg one way
Round trip: 175.3 kg / 386 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.18 $74.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.93 $83.87
Premium $4.65 $45.89 $91.78
Diesel $5.30 $52.30 $104.59

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 Wadsworth and York. The current time is 15:36:56.

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.