How far is York, IL from Aurora, IL?

The driving distance from York, IL to Aurora, IL is about 260.7 miles (419.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.4 miles (293.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
260.75 mi
04h 22m
Flight
182.43 mi
293.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.43 mi
Kilometers
293.6 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
260.75 mi
Kilometers
419.64 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aurora
Thu, Oct 15, 10:57 PM CDT
Return by in York
Fri, Oct 16, 3:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave York
2026-10-15T18:34
Arrive Aurora
Thu, Oct 15, 10:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:14 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
Ludlow
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From York
116.6 mi
02h 11m
To Aurora
144.2 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
9 mph S
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    30.7 mi · 46 min · IL 1

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Jasper Street

    10.7 mi · 19 min · West Jasper Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East 1200th Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East 1200th Road

  7. 7

    Continue on East 1220th Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East 1220th Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East 1225th Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 1225th Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East 1850th Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East 1850th Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Illinois Route 133

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Illinois Route 133

  11. 11

    Continue on E County Road 200 N

    3.6 mi · 6 min · E County Road 200 N

  12. 12

    Continue on Illinois Route 133

    1 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 133

  13. 13

    Continue on East County Road 200 North

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East County Road 200 North

  14. 14

    Continue on E County Road 200 N

    1.6 mi · 3 min · E County Road 200 N

  15. 15

    Continue on East County Road 200 North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East County Road 200 North

  16. 16

    Continue on E County Road 200 N

    3.6 mi · 6 min · E County Road 200 N

  17. 17

    Continue on East County Road 200 North

    1550 ft · 33 sec · East County Road 200 North

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right toward I-57 North: Champaign

    1506 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    103.9 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45, US 52: Kankakee

    1575 ft · 54 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    83 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto South Schuyler Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · South Schuyler Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South East Avenue

    2892 ft · 49 sec · South East Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto West Water Street

    2254 ft · 44 sec · West Water Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Wall Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Wall Street

  26. 26

    Continue on North Wall Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Wall Street

  27. 27

    Continue on County Road North 303 West

    8.9 mi · 16 min · County Road North 303 West

  28. 28

    Continue on State Route 113

    7.7 mi · 11 min · State Route 113

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West River Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West River Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto West Baltimore Street

    78 m · 9 sec · West Baltimore Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Stripmine Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Stripmine Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    2136 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  33. 33

    Take the ramp straight

    2274 ft · 55 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight right

    18.6 mi · 21 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Joliet, Aurora

    1777 ft · 40 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight left

    41 m · 5 sec

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Joliet Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Joliet Road

  38. 38

    Turn slight right onto North Division Street

    1055 ft · 37 sec · North Division Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto West Lockport Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · West Lockport Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Wallin Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wallin Drive

  41. 41

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    7.5 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Highway

  42. 42

    Continue on Hill Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Hill Avenue

  43. 43

    Continue on East Galena Boulevard

    612 ft · 21 sec · East Galena Boulevard

  44. 44

    Turn right onto North Ohio Street

    741 ft · 21 sec · North Ohio Street

  45. 45

    Turn left onto East New York Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East New York Street

  46. 46

    Turn left onto North Lake Street

    127 m · 15 sec · North Lake Street

  47. 47

    Turn right onto West Galena Boulevard

    575 ft · 10 sec · West Galena Boulevard

  48. 48

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Galena Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
48 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 North
104 mi · 40%
IL 1
30.7 mi · 12%
Washington Street
19.5 mi · 7%
West Jasper Street
10.7 mi · 4%
County Road North 303 West
8.87 mi · 3%
E County Road 200 N
8.78 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-57 North

Merge slight left

104 mi · 01h 51m

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
04h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.3 mi
182.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ludlow
02h 11m from York
Leave By
8:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving York and Showers And Thunderstorms near Aurora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 260.7 miles (419.6 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Ludlow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.6 miles from York and 144.2 miles from Aurora.

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

The direct path is about 182.4 miles (293.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.3 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 8:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.92 one way or $85.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ludlow

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

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

RAIL

Rantoul

9 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

32 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

43 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

51 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between York and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 182.43 mi (293.6 km).

York

#1 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Aurora

#2 Aurora

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population196,383
Coordinates41.7605800, -88.3200700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)
End: West Galena Boulevard (-88.320111, 41.76053)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 420 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.2 gal
34.83 L · about $42.92
Round trip
$85.84
18.4 gal · 69.66 L
Estimated CO2
81.8 kg one way
Round trip: 163.5 kg / 360 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $42.92 $85.84
Mid-grade $5.29 $48.69 $97.37
Premium $5.84 $53.70 $107.40
Diesel $6.57 $60.45 $120.91

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between York and Aurora. The current time is 18:34:49.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.