How far is York, IL from Colona, IL?

The driving distance from York, IL to Colona, IL is about 275.1 miles (442.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.4 miles (345 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
275.11 mi
05h 34m
Flight
214.37 mi
345 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.37 mi
Kilometers
345 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
275.11 mi
Kilometers
442.75 km
Drive Time
05h 34m

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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 05h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colona
Thu, Apr 16, 8:16 AM CDT
Return by in York
Thu, Apr 16, 1:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave York
2026-04-16T02:42
Arrive Colona
Thu, Apr 16, 8:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:35 AM to 1:35 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
5:50 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

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
Downs
IL

Village in Illinois, USA

From York
137.5 mi
02h 47m
To Colona
137.6 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    31.3 mi · 46 min · IL 1

  5. 5

    Continue on IL Route 1

    2.4 mi · 6 min · IL Route 1

  6. 6

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    10 mi · 15 min · Georgetown Road

  7. 7

    Continue on 1575 E US 36

    1700 ft · 29 sec · 1575 E US 36

  8. 8

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North State Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    13.7 mi · 21 min · Georgetown Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 West: Champaign

    1238 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West

    2147 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    86.2 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

    28.4 mi · 31 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island

    14 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island

    1 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    72.4 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Colona

    2060 ft · 53 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Cleveland Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cleveland Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cleveland Road

Car Route Details

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

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
189 mi · 69%
IL 1
31.3 mi · 11%
Georgetown Road
29.8 mi · 11%
I 474 West
14 mi · 5%
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
3.57 mi · 1%
IL Route 1
2.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 74 West

Merge slight left

86.2 mi · 01h 33m

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
05h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.7 mi
214.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Downs
02h 47m from York
Leave By
5:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving York and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Colona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 275.1 miles (442.8 km) and usually takes 05h 34m 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?

Downs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.5 miles from York and 137.6 miles from Colona.

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

The direct path is about 214.4 miles (345 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.62 one way or $73.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around York and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Colona.

Stop Ideas Near Downs

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Downs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.4 mi away

City Hall - Town of Normal

Normal , IL
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761
Parking lot
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

City of Bloomington, Illinois

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
Rating 3.6/5 8 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.1 mi away

Bloomington Finance Department

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Downs.

RAIL

Uptown Station

16 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Lincoln

50 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Pontiac station

57 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Rantoul

61 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between York and Colona. Straight-line distance: 214.37 mi (345 km).

York

#1 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Colona

#2 Colona

City in Henry County, Illinois, United States

Population5,049
Coordinates41.4839200, -90.3531800
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: York (-87.63919, 39.17143)
End: Colona (-90.35318, 41.48392)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 443 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.71 gal
36.75 L · about $36.62
Round trip
$73.23
19.42 gal · 73.5 L
Estimated CO2
86.3 kg one way
Round trip: 172.6 kg / 381 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.62 $73.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.30 $82.59
Premium $4.65 $45.19 $90.38
Diesel $5.30 $51.50 $103.00

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between York and Colona. The current time is 02:42:00.

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.