How far is York, IL from Cerro Gordo, IL?
The driving distance from York, IL to Cerro Gordo, IL is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Edgar County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between York and Cerro Gordo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York and Cerro Gordo.
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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
30.7 mi · 46 min · IL 1
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Turn left onto West Jasper Street
10.7 mi · 19 min · West Jasper Street
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Continue on East 1200th Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · East 1200th Road
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Continue on East 1220th Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · East 1220th Road
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Continue on East 1225th Road
837 ft · 18 sec · East 1225th Road
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Turn right onto North 150th Street
10.1 mi · 18 min · North 150th Street
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Turn left onto 2200 N
1.5 mi · 2 min · 2200 N
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Continue on County Road 950 N
16.5 mi · 25 min · County Road 950 N
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Continue on East Southline Road
2669 ft · 1 min · East Southline Road
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Continue on County Road 950 N
9.3 mi · 14 min · County Road 950 N
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Continue on United States Route 36
13.7 mi · 20 min · United States Route 36
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Turn right onto County Road 140 E
6.9 mi · 12 min · County Road 140 E
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Turn left onto Wait Street
141 m · 22 sec · Wait Street
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Turn right onto Monroe Street
50 m · 7 sec · Monroe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between York and Cerro Gordo.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
IL 1
Turn sharp right onto IL 1
30.7 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy leaving York and Mostly Sunny near Cerro Gordo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from York to Cerro Gordo?
The road trip is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Brocton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.7 miles from York and 52.8 miles from Cerro Gordo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 12:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.03 one way or $28.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy around York and Mostly Sunny near Cerro Gordo.
Stop Ideas Near Brocton
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 Brocton.
Mattoon station
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Illinois Terminal
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between York and Cerro Gordo. Straight-line distance: 76.4 mi (122.95 km).
#1 York
Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 853 |
| Coordinates | 39.1714300, -87.6391900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cerro Gordo
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,337 |
| Coordinates | 39.8905900, -88.7281300 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cerro Gordo (-88.72813, 39.89059)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $14.03 | $28.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.82 | $31.64 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.31 | $34.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.73 | $39.46 |
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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