How far is York, IL from Avena, IL?
The driving distance from York, IL to Avena, IL is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70 miles (112.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between York and Avena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York and Avena.
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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
15.8 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward St Elmo
1133 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right onto Interstate Drive
2974 ft · 1 min · Interstate Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Cumberland Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · East Cumberland Road
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Turn right onto County Road 1750 East
3085 ft · 2 min · County Road 1750 East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1750 East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between York and Avena.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving York and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Avena.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from York to Avena?
The road trip is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Jewett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from York and 43.5 miles from Avena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70 miles (112.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 2:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.58 one way or $23.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around York and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Avena.
Stop Ideas Near Jewett
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 Jewett.
Effingham
Mattoon station
Illinois Terminal
Centralia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between York and Avena. Straight-line distance: 70.03 mi (112.7 km).
#1 York
Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 853 |
| Coordinates | 39.1714300, -87.6391900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Avena
Unincorporated community in Illinois
| Population | 1,924 |
| Coordinates | 39.0075400, -88.9278400 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: Avena (-88.92784, 39.00754)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $11.58 | $23.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.06 | $26.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.29 | $28.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.28 | $32.57 |
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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