How far is York, IL from Central City, IL?
The driving distance from York, IL to Central City, IL is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between York and Central City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York and Central City.
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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 left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
40.9 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval
2330 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 50: Salem, Sandoval
25 m · 2 sec
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East Poplar Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · East Poplar Street
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Continue on Poplar
2.7 mi · 3 min · Poplar
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mine Street
135 m · 6 sec · North Mine Street
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Continue on N Mine St
990 ft · 13 sec · N Mine St
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Continue on North Mine Street
3231 ft · 54 sec · North Mine Street
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Continue on County Road 180 E
4.4 mi · 6 min · County Road 180 E
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Continue on North Commercial Street
988 ft · 23 sec · North Commercial Street
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Turn left onto Hardin Street
82 m · 12 sec · Hardin Street
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Continue on East Hardin
677 ft · 32 sec · East Hardin
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Turn right onto North Harrison Street
23 m · 3 sec · North Harrison Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Harrison Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between York and Central City.
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.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny leaving York and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny near Central City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from York to Central City?
The road trip is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Effingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60 miles from York and 60.1 miles from Central City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 1:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.99 one way or $31.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny around York and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny near Central City.
Stop Ideas Near Effingham
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 Effingham.
Effingham
Mattoon station
Centralia station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between York and Central City. Straight-line distance: 90.87 mi (146.24 km).
#1 York
Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 853 |
| Coordinates | 39.1714300, -87.6391900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Central City
City in Illinois, USA
| Population | 1,107 |
| Coordinates | 38.5489400, -89.1270100 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
End: Central City (-89.12701, 38.54894)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $15.99 | $31.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.03 | $36.07 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.73 | $39.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.49 | $44.98 |
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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