How far is York, IL from Athens, IL?
The driving distance from York, IL to Athens, IL is about 160.4 miles (258.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between York and Athens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York and Athens.
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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
16 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 130
1542 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto North Haughton Highway
530 ft · 9 sec · North Haughton Highway
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Continue on 1700E
1.3 mi · 2 min · 1700E
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Continue on North Haughton Highway
1945 ft · 33 sec · North Haughton Highway
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Continue on County Road 1775 E
1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 1775 E
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Continue on County Road 1825 E
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 1825 E
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Continue on Route 130
10 mi · 15 min · Route 130
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Continue on Illinois Route 130
1.2 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 130
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Continue on 18th Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street
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Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on Illinois Route 16
5.3 mi · 7 min · Illinois Route 16
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Turn right onto Lerna Road
2702 ft · 57 sec · Lerna Road
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Turn left onto Dewitt Avenue East
5.8 mi · 10 min · Dewitt Avenue East
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Continue on Route 121
33.8 mi · 49 min · Route 121
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East Elwin Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · East Elwin Road
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Turn right onto South Business Route 51
1 km · 1 min · South Business Route 51
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Take the ramp right toward US 51 North: Springfield, Bloomington
1989 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 72 West, US 36 West: Springfield
2268 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
25.1 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Riverton, Dawson
1784 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Overpass Road
1796 ft · 38 sec · Overpass Road
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Continue on Lincoln Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Lincoln Street
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Turn right onto North 7th Street
1 mi · 2 min · North 7th Street
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Continue on County Highway 5A
1711 ft · 42 sec · County Highway 5A
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Continue on South Main Street
2160 ft · 56 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South Williamsville Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · South Williamsville Road
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Turn left onto Valor Parkway
2665 ft · 1 min · Valor Parkway
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Continue on Old Route 66
2476 ft · 1 min · Old Route 66
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Turn left onto County Highway 2
2937 ft · 58 sec · County Highway 2
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Continue on Dinius Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Dinius Road
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Continue on County Road 11 North
3.6 mi · 6 min · County Road 11 North
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Springfield Road
1810 ft · 1 min · Springfield Road
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Continue on East Hargrave Street
2666 ft · 2 min · East Hargrave Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
33 m · 4 sec · North Main Street
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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 Athens.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Route 121
Continue on Route 121
33.8 mi · 00h 49m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Athens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from York to Athens?
The road trip is about 160.4 miles (258.1 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?
Allenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.1 miles from York and 80.3 miles from Athens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 9:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.34 one way or $42.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 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 Athens.
Stop Ideas Near Allenville
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 Allenville.
Mattoon station
Effingham
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between York and Athens. Straight-line distance: 123.71 mi (199.1 km).
#1 York
Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 853 |
| Coordinates | 39.1714300, -87.6391900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Athens
City in Menard County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,893 |
| Coordinates | 39.9608800, -89.7239900 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Athens (-89.72399, 39.96088)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $21.34 | $42.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.07 | $48.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.34 | $52.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.02 | $60.04 |
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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