How far is York, IL from Braidwood, IL?

The driving distance from York, IL to Braidwood, IL is about 195.6 miles (314.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 52m 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
195.61 mi
04h 26m
Flight
147.78 mi
237.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.78 mi
Kilometers
237.83 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.61 mi
Kilometers
314.81 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Braidwood
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 PM CDT
Return by in York
Thu, Apr 23, 5:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave York
2026-04-23T08:53
Arrive Braidwood
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 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
8:08 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
Champaign
IL

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

From York
97.8 mi
02h 13m
To Braidwood
97.8 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.1 mi · 17 min · State Route 113

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Mitchell Street

    59 m · 11 sec · Mitchell Street

  30. 30

    Turn right

    15 m · 4 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 North
104 mi · 53%
IL 1
30.7 mi · 16%
State Route 113
11.1 mi · 6%
West Jasper Street
10.7 mi · 5%
County Road North 303 West
8.87 mi · 5%
E County Road 200 N
8.78 mi · 4%
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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.8 mi
147.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Champaign
02h 13m from York
Leave By
8:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving York and Mostly Sunny near Braidwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 195.6 miles (314.8 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?

Champaign is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.8 miles from York and 97.8 miles from Braidwood.

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

The direct path is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.8 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 8:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.02 one way or $52.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around York and Mostly Sunny near Braidwood.

Stop Ideas Near Champaign

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

23 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

52 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Mattoon station

71 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between York and Braidwood. Straight-line distance: 147.78 mi (237.83 km).

York

#1 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Braidwood

#2 Braidwood

City in Will County, Illinois, United States

Population6,148
Coordinates41.2650300, -88.2122800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: York (-87.63919, 39.17143)
End: Braidwood (-88.21228, 41.26503)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 315 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.9 gal
26.13 L · about $26.02
Round trip
$52.04
13.8 gal · 52.26 L
Estimated CO2
61.3 kg one way
Round trip: 122.6 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.02 $52.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.35 $58.69
Premium $4.65 $32.11 $64.23
Diesel $5.30 $36.60 $73.20

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between York and Braidwood. The current time is 08:53:42.

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.