How far is York, IL from Centralia, IL?

The driving distance from York, IL to Centralia, IL is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92 miles (148 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
121.68 mi
02h 35m
Flight
91.98 mi
148.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.98 mi
Kilometers
148.02 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.68 mi
Kilometers
195.82 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centralia
Wed, Apr 15, 8:44 PM CDT
Return by in York
Wed, Apr 15, 11:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave York
2026-04-15T18:09
Arrive Centralia
Wed, Apr 15, 8:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:18 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
Effingham
IL

City in Illinois

From York
60.8 mi
01h 17m
To Centralia
60.9 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Today

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SSW
Destination
70°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    40.9 mi · 44 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval

    2330 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50: Salem, Sandoval

    25 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East Poplar Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · East Poplar Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Poplar

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Poplar

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mine Street

    135 m · 6 sec · North Mine Street

  18. 18

    Continue on N Mine St

    990 ft · 13 sec · N Mine St

  19. 19

    Continue on North Mine Street

    3231 ft · 54 sec · North Mine Street

  20. 20

    Continue on County Road 180 E

    4.4 mi · 6 min · County Road 180 E

  21. 21

    Continue on North Commercial Street

    2996 ft · 51 sec · North Commercial Street

  22. 22

    Continue on North Poplar Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Poplar Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Poplar Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Cleone Road
43.9 mi · 36%
I 57 South
40.9 mi · 34%
East Angling Road
13.7 mi · 11%
County Road 180 E
4.38 mi · 4%
IL 1
3.3 mi · 3%
Poplar
2.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.7 mi
92 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Effingham
01h 17m from York
Leave By
1:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving York and Mostly Cloudy near Centralia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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 60.8 miles from York and 60.9 miles from Centralia.

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

The direct path is about 92 miles (148 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.18 one way or $32.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around York and Mostly Cloudy near Centralia.

Stop Ideas Near Effingham

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

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

RAIL

Effingham

401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Mattoon station

43 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Centralia station

84 mi away
108 East Broadway
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

97 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between York and Centralia. Straight-line distance: 91.98 mi (148.02 km).

York

#1 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Centralia

#2 Centralia

Township in Marion County, Illinois

Population12,142
Coordinates38.5250500, -89.1334000
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Start: York (-87.63919, 39.17143)
End: Centralia (-89.1334, 38.52505)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.29 gal
16.25 L · about $16.18
Round trip
$32.36
8.58 gal · 32.5 L
Estimated CO2
38.1 kg one way
Round trip: 76.3 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.18 $32.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.25 $36.49
Premium $4.65 $19.97 $39.93
Diesel $5.30 $22.75 $45.51

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between York and Centralia. The current time is 18:09:03.

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.