How far is York, IL from Bloomington, IL?

The driving distance from York, IL to Bloomington, IL is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.7 miles (186.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
150.26 mi
02h 41m
Flight
115.72 mi
186.24 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.72 mi
Kilometers
186.24 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.26 mi
Kilometers
241.82 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Thu, Oct 15, 8:13 PM CDT
Return by in York
Thu, Oct 15, 10:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave York
2026-10-15T17:31
Arrive Bloomington
Thu, Oct 15, 8:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in York
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Oakwood
IL

Village in Oakwood Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States

From York
75.2 mi
01h 20m
To Bloomington
75.1 mi
01h 20m

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
73°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    31.3 mi · 46 min · IL 1

  5. 5

    Continue on IL Route 1

    2.4 mi · 6 min · IL Route 1

  6. 6

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    10 mi · 15 min · Georgetown Road

  7. 7

    Continue on 1575 E US 36

    1700 ft · 29 sec · 1575 E US 36

  8. 8

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North State Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    13.7 mi · 21 min · Georgetown Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 West: Champaign

    1238 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West

    2147 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    78.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 South, US 51 Business North: Bloomington

    1673 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South East Street

    2717 ft · 1 min · South East Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North East Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
78.8 mi · 52%
IL 1
31.3 mi · 21%
Georgetown Road
29.8 mi · 20%
South Main Street
2.75 mi · 2%
IL Route 1
2.4 mi · 2%
East 150th Road
1.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 74 West

Merge slight left

78.2 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
115.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakwood
01h 20m from York
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Oakwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.2 miles from York and 75.1 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 115.7 miles (186.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 1:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.72 one way or $49.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oakwood

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

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

BUS

Danville, Illinois

12 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

39 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

39 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

74 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between York and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 115.72 mi (186.24 km).

York

#1 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

Population77,132
Coordinates40.4842000, -88.9936900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)
End: North East Street (-88.993738, 40.484193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.3 gal
20.07 L · about $24.72
Round trip
$49.45
10.6 gal · 40.14 L
Estimated CO2
47.1 kg one way
Round trip: 94.2 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $24.72 $49.45
Mid-grade $5.29 $28.05 $56.10
Premium $5.84 $30.94 $61.87
Diesel $6.57 $34.83 $69.65

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 Bloomington. The current time is 17:31:52.

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.