How far is York, IL from Albion, IL?

The driving distance from York, IL to Albion, IL is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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
72.51 mi
01h 53m
Flight
59.27 mi
95.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.27 mi
Kilometers
95.39 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.51 mi
Kilometers
116.69 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albion
Sat, Apr 11, 6:35 PM CDT
Return by in York
Sat, Apr 11, 8:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave York
2026-04-11T16:42
Arrive Albion
Sat, Apr 11, 6:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in York
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
Lawrenceville
IL

Town in Illinois

From York
36.3 mi
00h 56m
To Albion
36.2 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North York Street

    621 ft · 29 sec · North York Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Broadway Street

    1290 ft · 57 sec · West Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East 150th Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto IL 1

    12.5 mi · 19 min · IL 1

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road 1400E

    9.7 mi · 14 min · County Road 1400E

  6. 6

    Continue on 1200E

    8.2 mi · 12 min · 1200E

  7. 7

    Continue on 15th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 15th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on 1150E

    10.1 mi · 15 min · 1150E

  9. 9

    Continue on County Road 1550 East

    2.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 1550 East

  10. 10

    Continue on North State Street

    8.9 mi · 13 min · North State Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East 9th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 15

    10.6 mi · 16 min · State Route 15

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 57 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on 920N

    2938 ft · 50 sec · 920N

  15. 15

    Continue on 910N

    1162 ft · 20 sec · 910N

  16. 16

    Continue on 900N

    2.6 mi · 4 min · 900N

  17. 17

    Continue on East Elm Street

    2290 ft · 44 sec · East Elm Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 500E

    102 m · 6 sec · 500E

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 500E

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
IL 1
12.5 mi · 17%
State Route 15
10.6 mi · 15%
1150E
10.1 mi · 14%
County Road 1400E
9.73 mi · 13%
North State Street
8.87 mi · 12%
1200E
8.17 mi · 11%
Longest Stretch

IL 1

Turn left onto IL 1

12.5 mi · 00h 19m

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
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
59.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrenceville
00h 56m from York
Leave By
2:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving York and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Albion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Lawrenceville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.3 miles from York and 36.2 miles from Albion.

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

The direct path is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 2:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.65 one way or $19.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around York and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Albion.

Stop Ideas Near Lawrenceville

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

85 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
RAIL

Effingham

86 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Mattoon station

103 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between York and Albion. Straight-line distance: 59.27 mi (95.39 km).

York

#1 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Albion

#2 Albion

City in and county seat of Edwards County, Illinois

Population1,889
Coordinates38.3775500, -88.0561500
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: York (-87.63919, 39.17143)
End: Albion (-88.05615, 38.37755)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.69 L · about $9.65
Round trip
$19.31
5.12 gal · 19.38 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.65 $19.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.89 $21.78
Premium $4.65 $11.91 $23.83
Diesel $5.30 $13.58 $27.16

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between York and Albion. The current time is 16:42:23.

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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.