How far is York, IL from Auburn, IL?

The driving distance from York, IL to Auburn, IL is about 167.5 miles (269.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.2 miles (187 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
167.46 mi
03h 46m
Flight
116.22 mi
187.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.22 mi
Kilometers
187.04 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.46 mi
Kilometers
269.5 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Wed, Apr 15, 8:28 PM CDT
Return by in York
Thu, Apr 16, 12:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave York
2026-04-15T16:42
Arrive Auburn
Wed, Apr 15, 8:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in York
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
Avena
IL

Unincorporated community in Illinois

From York
83.6 mi
01h 53m
To Auburn
83.8 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Today

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.2 mi · 31 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 (Kennedy Boulevard): Vandalia, Pana

    2134 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto North Kennedy Boulevard

    1493 ft · 21 sec · North Kennedy Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Veterans Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Veterans Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Hillsboro Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Hillsboro Road

  16. 16

    Continue on State Road 185

    7.4 mi · 13 min · State Road 185

  17. 17

    Continue on East Main Street

    14.9 mi · 26 min · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto S Main St

    885 ft · 18 sec · S Main St

  19. 19

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Tilson Street

    72 m · 4 sec · Tilson Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Hamilton Street

    1421 ft · 24 sec · South Hamilton Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Springfield Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Springfield Road

  23. 23

    Continue on East Union Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East Union Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on County Road 1200 N

    2296 ft · 43 sec · County Road 1200 N

  25. 25

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North: Springfield

    2042 ft · 50 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    28.9 mi · 31 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 104: Pawnee, Auburn

    1998 ft · 57 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right

    58 m · 7 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  30. 30

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    882 ft · 32 sec · South 5th Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Cleone Road
43.9 mi · 26%
I 55 North
29.2 mi · 17%
I 70 West
29.2 mi · 17%
East Main Street
14.9 mi · 9%
East Angling Road
13.7 mi · 8%
State Road 185
7.41 mi · 4%
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 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
03h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.3 mi
116.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avena
01h 53m from York
Leave By
9:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving York and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167.5 miles (269.5 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?

Avena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.6 miles from York and 83.8 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 116.2 miles (187 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.3 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 9:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.29 one way or $44.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Avena

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

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

RAIL

Effingham

35 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Centralia station

56 mi away
108 East Broadway
RAIL

Mattoon station

71 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

77 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between York and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 116.22 mi (187.04 km).

York

#1 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States

Population4,591
Coordinates39.5917200, -89.7464900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: York (-87.63919, 39.17143)
End: Auburn (-89.74649, 39.59172)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.91 gal
22.37 L · about $22.29
Round trip
$44.57
11.82 gal · 44.74 L
Estimated CO2
52.5 kg one way
Round trip: 105 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.29 $44.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.14 $50.27
Premium $4.65 $27.51 $55.01
Diesel $5.30 $31.35 $62.69

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 Auburn. The current time is 16:42:13.

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.