How far is York, IL from Alton, IL?
The driving distance from York, IL to Alton, IL is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.9 miles (222 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 03h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between York and Alton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York and Alton.
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Start on North York Street
621 ft · 29 sec · North York Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Broadway Street
1290 ft · 57 sec · West Broadway Street
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Continue on East 150th Road
1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road
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Turn sharp right onto IL 1
3.3 mi · 5 min · IL 1
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Turn left onto East Angling Road
9 mi · 16 min · East Angling Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Angling Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · East Angling Road
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Continue on South York Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South York Street
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Continue on North Cleone Road
1.5 km · 2 min · North Cleone Road
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Turn left
1910 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
43 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis
76.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 West, I 55 North: Kansas City, Chicago
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 255 North: Alton
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 143: Wood River, Edwardsville
1196 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Edwardsville Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Edwardsville Road
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Continue on Madison Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Madison Avenue
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Continue on West Ferguson Avenue
771 ft · 15 sec · West Ferguson Avenue
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Continue on River Heritage Parkway
4.1 mi · 5 min · River Heritage Parkway
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Continue on Landmarks Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · Landmarks Boulevard
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Turn slight right
59 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto West Broadway
150 m · 19 sec · West Broadway
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Turn left onto Alby Street
58 m · 8 sec · Alby Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alby Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between York and Alton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 70 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis
76.8 mi · 01h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving York and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Alton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from York to Alton?
The road trip is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?
Saint Elmo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.6 miles from York and 82.8 miles from Alton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.9 miles (222 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.02 one way or $44.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around York and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Alton.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Elmo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Elmo.
Effingham
Centralia station
Mattoon station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between York and Alton. Straight-line distance: 137.97 mi (222.04 km).
#1 York
Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 853 |
| Coordinates | 39.1714300, -87.6391900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alton
City in Madison County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 26,049 |
| Coordinates | 38.8906000, -90.1842800 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alton (-90.18428, 38.8906)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 266 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $22.02 | $44.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.84 | $49.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.18 | $54.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.98 | $61.95 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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