How far is York, IL from Charleston, IL?

The driving distance from York, IL to Charleston, IL is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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
57.32 mi
01h 30m
Flight
36.42 mi
58.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.42 mi
Kilometers
58.62 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.32 mi
Kilometers
92.24 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charleston
Tue, May 19, 10:32 PM CDT
Return by in York
Wed, May 20, 12:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave York
2026-05-19T21:02
Arrive Charleston
Tue, May 19, 10:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:30 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
Casey
IL

City in Illinois

From York
28.6 mi
00h 45m
To Charleston
28.6 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 19 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 19 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 130

    1542 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Haughton Highway

    530 ft · 9 sec · North Haughton Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on 1700E

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 1700E

  14. 14

    Continue on North Haughton Highway

    1945 ft · 33 sec · North Haughton Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road 1775 E

    1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 1775 E

  16. 16

    Continue on County Road 1825 E

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 1825 E

  17. 17

    Continue on Route 130

    10 mi · 15 min · Route 130

  18. 18

    Continue on Illinois Route 130

    1.2 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 130

  19. 19

    Continue on 18th Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · 18th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Madison Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Madison Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Cleone Road
16.9 mi · 29%
East Angling Road
13.7 mi · 24%
Route 130
9.97 mi · 17%
IL 1
3.3 mi · 6%
18th Street
2.53 mi · 4%
County Road 1825 E
2.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Cleone Road

Merge slight left

16 mi · 00h 17m

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
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
36.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Casey
00h 45m from York
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving York and Partly Cloudy near Charleston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Casey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from York and 28.6 miles from Charleston.

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

The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 3:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.62 one way or $15.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around York and Partly Cloudy near Charleston.

Stop Ideas Near Casey

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

39 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

52 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

93 mi away
45 East University Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

96 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between York and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 36.42 mi (58.62 km).

York

#1 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Charleston

#2 Charleston

City in Illinois

Population20,034
Coordinates39.4961500, -88.1761500
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: York (-87.63919, 39.17143)
End: Charleston (-88.17615, 39.49615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.66 L · about $7.62
Round trip
$15.23
4.04 gal · 15.32 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.62 $15.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.59 $17.18
Premium $4.65 $9.40 $18.80
Diesel $5.30 $10.71 $21.43

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 · May 20, 2026

There is no time difference between York and Charleston. The current time is 21:02:13.

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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.