How far is York, IL from Benld, IL?
The driving distance from York, IL to Benld, IL is about 154.2 miles (248.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.1 miles (186.9 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Effingham County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between York and Benld.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York and Benld.
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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
56.1 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East: Pocahontas
1429 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Pokey Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Pokey Road
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Continue on Pokey Avenue
2099 ft · 47 sec · Pokey Avenue
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Turn left onto IL-140
10.7 mi · 18 min · IL-140
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Turn right onto Alhambra Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · Alhambra Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive
1171 ft · 45 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Frontage Road
1957 ft · 37 sec · Frontage Road
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Continue on Henry Street
1005 ft · 30 sec · Henry Street
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Turn right onto Nicholls Street
569 ft · 11 sec · Nicholls Street
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Continue on New Douglas Road
1259 ft · 30 sec · New Douglas Road
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Turn left
1191 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 138: Benld, Mount Olive
1872 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto Lakeview Drive
3.6 mi · 6 min · Lakeview Drive
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Turn left onto East Central Avenue
1703 ft · 40 sec · East Central Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
55 m · 10 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right
39 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between York and Benld.
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
56.1 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving York and Mostly Sunny near Benld.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from York to Benld?
The road trip is about 154.2 miles (248.2 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?
Altamont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.1 miles from York and 77.2 miles from Benld.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 $20.51 one way or $41.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around York and Mostly Sunny near Benld.
Stop Ideas Near Altamont
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 Altamont.
Effingham
Mattoon station
Centralia station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between York and Benld. Straight-line distance: 116.15 mi (186.92 km).
#1 York
Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 853 |
| Coordinates | 39.1714300, -87.6391900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Benld
City in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,406 |
| Coordinates | 39.0928200, -89.8039800 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Benld (-89.80398, 39.09282)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $20.51 | $41.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.14 | $46.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.32 | $50.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.85 | $57.71 |
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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