How far is Warsaw, IL from York, IL?

The driving distance from Warsaw, IL to York, IL is about 292.4 miles (470.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.6 miles (350.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
292.34 mi
05h 04m
Flight
217.62 mi
350.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.62 mi
Kilometers
350.22 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
292.34 mi
Kilometers
470.47 km
Drive Time
05h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Thu, Apr 16, 6:26 AM CDT
Return by in Warsaw
Thu, Apr 16, 11:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Warsaw
2026-04-16T01:22
Arrive York
Thu, Apr 16, 6:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 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
6:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Warsaw
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
Grandview
IL

City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America

From Warsaw
147.3 mi
02h 32m
To York
145.1 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto North County Road 1190

    2156 ft · 46 sec · North County Road 1190

  3. 3

    Turn right

    24.4 mi · 43 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    625 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    155 m · 9 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    18.6 mi · 20 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1.4 km · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    97.9 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  11. 11

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

    30 mi · 33 min

  12. 12

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

    1656 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 51 South: Pana

    3132 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

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

    1875 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight left

    34 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Business Route 51

    1771 ft · 39 sec · South Business Route 51

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Elwin Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · West Elwin Road

  19. 19

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South State Route 121

    33.8 mi · 49 min · South State Route 121

  21. 21

    Continue on Dewitt Avenue

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Dewitt Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Lerna Road

    2702 ft · 56 sec · Lerna Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Illinois Route 16

    6 mi · 8 min · Illinois Route 16

  24. 24

    Continue on West Lincoln Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 18th Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Illinois Route 130

    1.2 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 130

  27. 27

    Continue on Route 130

    10 mi · 15 min · Route 130

  28. 28

    Continue on County Road 1825 East

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 1825 East

  29. 29

    Continue on County Road 1775 E

    1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 1775 E

  30. 30

    Continue on North Haughton Highway

    1945 ft · 33 sec · North Haughton Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on 1700E

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 1700E

  32. 32

    Continue on North Haughton Highway

    1903 ft · 37 sec · North Haughton Highway

  33. 33

    Turn left

    1616 ft · 39 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 17 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward Martinsville

    1602 ft · 39 sec

  36. 36

    Turn right onto North Cleone Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Cleone Road

  37. 37

    Continue on North York Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North York Street

  38. 38

    Continue on East Angling Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · East Angling Road

  39. 39

    Continue on East Angling Road

    9 mi · 16 min · East Angling Road

  40. 40

    Turn right onto IL 1

    3.3 mi · 5 min · IL 1

  41. 41

    Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road

  42. 42

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  43. 43

    Turn left onto North York Street

    621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North York Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Warsaw 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
44 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
117 mi · 40%
South State Route 121
33.8 mi · 12%
I 72 East
30 mi · 10%
North Haughton Highway
16.7 mi · 6%
East Angling Road
13.7 mi · 5%
Route 130
9.97 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

Merge slight right

97.9 mi · 01h 45m

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
05h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.8 mi
217.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grandview
02h 32m from Warsaw
Leave By
6:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Warsaw and 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 Warsaw to York?

The road trip is about 292.4 miles (470.5 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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?

Grandview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.3 miles from Warsaw and 145.1 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 217.6 miles (350.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.8 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 6:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.92 one way or $77.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Warsaw and Showers And Thunderstorms near York.

Stop Ideas Near Grandview

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

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

RAIL

Springfield station

3 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Lincoln

43 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

64 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Uptown Station

94 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Warsaw and York. Straight-line distance: 217.62 mi (350.22 km).

Warsaw

#1 Warsaw

City in Illinois, United States

Population1,456
Coordinates40.3592100, -91.4346000
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-91.434594, 40.359221)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 470 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.32 gal
39.05 L · about $38.92
Round trip
$77.83
20.64 gal · 78.1 L
Estimated CO2
91.7 kg one way
Round trip: 183.4 kg / 404 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.92 $77.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.89 $87.78
Premium $4.65 $48.03 $96.06
Diesel $5.30 $54.74 $109.47

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Warsaw and York. The current time is 01:22:30.

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.