How far is York, IL from Carbondale, IL?

The driving distance from York, IL to Carbondale, IL is about 184 miles (296.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m 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
184 mi
03h 44m
Flight
131.31 mi
211.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.31 mi
Kilometers
211.32 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
184 mi
Kilometers
296.12 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carbondale
Sat, Apr 11, 4:16 PM CDT
Return by in York
Sat, Apr 11, 8:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave York
2026-04-11T12:31
Arrive Carbondale
Sat, Apr 11, 4:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:30 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
Kinmundy
IL

Township in Marion County, Illinois

From York
92 mi
01h 52m
To Carbondale
92 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.3 mi · 5 min · IL 1

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Angling Road

    9 mi · 16 min · East Angling Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Angling Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · East Angling Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South York Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South York Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Cleone Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Cleone Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1910 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    43 mi · 47 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

    37.4 mi · 40 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 13: Harrisburg, Marion, Carbondale

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 13: Harrisburg, Marion, Carbondale

    2421 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 13: Harrisburg, Marion, Carbondale

    913 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto West Deyoung Street

    3.4 mi · 4 min · West Deyoung Street

  17. 17

    Continue on IL-13

    11 mi · 17 min · IL-13

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
65.7 mi · 36%
North Cleone Road
43.9 mi · 24%
Ken Gray Expressway
37.4 mi · 20%
East Angling Road
13.7 mi · 7%
IL-13
11 mi · 6%
West Deyoung Street
3.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

65.7 mi · 01h 11m

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
03h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.7 mi
131.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kinmundy
01h 52m from York
Leave By
9:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving York and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carbondale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 184 miles (296.1 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Kinmundy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92 miles from York and 92 miles from Carbondale.

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

The direct path is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.7 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 9:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.83 one way or $43.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around York and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carbondale.

Stop Ideas Near Kinmundy

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

37 mi away
108 East Broadway
RAIL

Effingham

46 mi away
401 West National Ave.
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

52 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard
RAIL

Mattoon station

89 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between York and Carbondale. Straight-line distance: 131.31 mi (211.32 km).

York

#1 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Carbondale

#2 Carbondale

City in Illinois, USA

Population25,036
Coordinates37.7272700, -89.2167500
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Start: York (-87.63919, 39.17143)
End: Carbondale (-89.21675, 37.72727)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 296 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.79 gal
21.92 L · about $21.83
Round trip
$43.67
11.58 gal · 43.84 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 102.9 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.83 $43.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.62 $49.25
Premium $4.65 $26.95 $53.89
Diesel $5.30 $30.71 $61.42

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between York and Carbondale. The current time is 12:31:36.

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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.