How far is York, IL from Altamont, IL?

The driving distance from York, IL to Altamont, IL is about 76.4 miles (123 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
76.42 mi
01h 44m
Flight
59.93 mi
96.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.93 mi
Kilometers
96.44 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.42 mi
Kilometers
122.99 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altamont
Wed, Apr 15, 6:55 AM CDT
Return by in York
Wed, Apr 15, 8:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave York
2026-04-15T05:10
Arrive Altamont
Wed, Apr 15, 6:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
Greenup
IL

City in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America

From York
38.2 mi
00h 52m
To Altamont
38.3 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 sharp right onto IL 1

    3.3 mi · 5 min · IL 1

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Angling Road

    9 mi · 16 min · East Angling Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Angling Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · East Angling Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South York Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South York Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Cleone Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Cleone Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1910 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    43 mi · 47 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis

    9.4 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 128: Altamont

    1878 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Farina Road

    1 km · 1 min · Farina Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    2475 ft · 2 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Cleone Road
43.9 mi · 57%
East Angling Road
13.7 mi · 18%
I 70 West
9.4 mi · 12%
IL 1
3.3 mi · 4%
East 150th Road
1.95 mi · 3%
South York Street
1.91 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Cleone Road

Merge slight left

43 mi · 00h 47m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
59.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenup
00h 52m from York
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving York and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Altamont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.4 miles (123 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Greenup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from York and 38.3 miles from Altamont.

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

The direct path is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 3:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.18 one way or $20.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Greenup

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

32 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

36 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

97 mi away
45 East University Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

107 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between York and Altamont. Straight-line distance: 59.93 mi (96.44 km).

York

#1 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Altamont

#2 Altamont

City in Effingham County, Illinois, United States

Population2,350
Coordinates39.0619900, -88.7481100
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: York (-87.63919, 39.17143)
End: Altamont (-88.74811, 39.06199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.7 gal
10.21 L · about $10.18
Round trip
$20.36
5.4 gal · 20.42 L
Estimated CO2
24 kg one way
Round trip: 48 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.18 $20.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.48 $22.97
Premium $4.65 $12.57 $25.13
Diesel $5.30 $14.32 $28.64

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 York and Altamont. The current time is 05:10:40.

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.