How far is Winfield, IL from York, IL?

The driving distance from Winfield, IL to York, IL is about 253.5 miles (408 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.9 miles (302.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m 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
253.52 mi
04h 16m
Flight
187.89 mi
302.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.89 mi
Kilometers
302.38 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
253.52 mi
Kilometers
408 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Wed, Apr 15, 9:31 AM CDT
Return by in Winfield
Wed, Apr 15, 1:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winfield
2026-04-15T05:15
Arrive York
Wed, Apr 15, 9:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 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
8:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winfield
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
Paxton
IL

City in Ford County, Illinois

From Winfield
125.6 mi
02h 08m
To York
127.9 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    31 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Winfield Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · North Winfield Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 88 East: Chicago

    1970 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet

    1961 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South: Joliet

    2223 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    19.4 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Indiana

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 57 South: Memphis

    3222 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    103.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Market Street

    1379 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    29 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Market Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Market Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Marketview Drive

    1336 ft · 40 sec · East Marketview Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Neil Street

    1475 ft · 42 sec · North Neil Street

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 35 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 1

    1001 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road

    1245 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Georgetown Road

    13.5 mi · 21 min · Georgetown Road

  22. 22

    Continue on North State Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road

  24. 24

    Continue on 1575 E US 36

    1700 ft · 29 sec · 1575 E US 36

  25. 25

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    10 mi · 15 min · Georgetown Road

  26. 26

    Continue on IL Route 1

    1.4 mi · 4 min · IL Route 1

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Elliot Street

    156 m · 9 sec · West Elliot Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Central Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Central Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Vandalia Way

    666 ft · 11 sec · Vandalia Way

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    30.4 mi · 45 min · South Main Street

  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 Winfield 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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
104 mi · 41%
North Neil Street
33 mi · 13%
South Main Street
30.4 mi · 12%
Georgetown Road
29.6 mi · 12%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
19.4 mi · 8%
I 80 East
11.9 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

104 mi · 01h 52m

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.6 mi
187.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paxton
02h 08m from Winfield
Leave By
8:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Winfield and 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 Winfield to York?

The road trip is about 253.5 miles (408 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?

Paxton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.6 miles from Winfield and 127.9 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 187.9 miles (302.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.6 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 8:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.71 one way or $67.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Paxton

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

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

RAIL

Rantoul

18 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Gilman

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

Illinois Terminal

40 mi away
45 East University Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

54 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winfield and York. Straight-line distance: 187.89 mi (302.38 km).

Winfield

#1 Winfield

Incorporated village in DuPage County, Illinois, United States

Population9,579
Coordinates41.8617000, -88.1609000
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: North Winfield Road (-88.160577, 41.861515)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 408 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.94 gal
33.86 L · about $33.71
Round trip
$67.43
17.88 gal · 67.72 L
Estimated CO2
79.4 kg one way
Round trip: 158.9 kg / 350 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.71 $67.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.02 $76.04
Premium $4.65 $41.61 $83.21
Diesel $5.30 $47.42 $94.84

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Winfield and York. The current time is 05:15:13.

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.