How far is York, IL from Cobden, IL?

The driving distance from York, IL to Cobden, IL is about 204.1 miles (328.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.2 miles (230.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m 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
204.08 mi
04h 07m
Flight
143.14 mi
230.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.14 mi
Kilometers
230.36 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.08 mi
Kilometers
328.44 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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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 04h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cobden
Thu, Apr 23, 11:36 AM CDT
Return by in York
Thu, Apr 23, 3:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave York
2026-04-23T07:28
Arrive Cobden
Thu, Apr 23, 11:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:44 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tonti
IL

Township in Marion County, Illinois

From York
102.1 mi
02h 03m
To Cobden
102 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    61.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 146: Anna, Vienna

    1311 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 770N

    118 m · 7 sec · 770N

  15. 15

    Continue on East Vienna Street

    4.6 mi · 7 min · East Vienna Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Wing Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Wing Hill Road

  18. 18

    Continue on East Ash Street

    2848 ft · 2 min · East Ash Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Road

    126 m · 20 sec · South Jefferson Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Maple

    120 m · 17 sec · East Maple

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Maple

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
65.7 mi · 32%
Ken Gray Expressway
61.7 mi · 30%
North Cleone Road
43.9 mi · 22%
East Angling Road
13.7 mi · 7%
East Vienna Street
4.61 mi · 2%
IL 1
3.3 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
04h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.9 mi
143.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tonti
02h 03m from York
Leave By
8:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving York and Sunny near Cobden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 204.1 miles (328.4 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?

Tonti is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.1 miles from York and 102 miles from Cobden.

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

The direct path is about 143.2 miles (230.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.15 one way or $54.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around York and Sunny near Cobden.

Stop Ideas Near Tonti

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

20 mi away
108 East Broadway
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

39 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard
RAIL

Effingham

63 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Du Quoin

76 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between York and Cobden. Straight-line distance: 143.14 mi (230.36 km).

York

#1 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Cobden

#2 Cobden

Village in Union County, Illinois, United States

Population1,053
Coordinates37.5314400, -89.2534200
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Start: York (-87.63919, 39.17143)
End: Cobden (-89.25342, 37.53144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 328 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.2 gal
27.26 L · about $27.15
Round trip
$54.30
14.4 gal · 54.52 L
Estimated CO2
64 kg one way
Round trip: 128 kg / 282 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.15 $54.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.62 $61.24
Premium $4.65 $33.51 $67.02
Diesel $5.30 $38.19 $76.38

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between York and Cobden. The current time is 07:28:23.

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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.