How far is York, IL from Dale, IL?
The driving distance from York, IL to Dale, IL is about 111 miles (178.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Wasbash County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between York and Dale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York and Dale.
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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 left onto IL 1
12.5 mi · 19 min · IL 1
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Continue on County Road 1400E
9.7 mi · 14 min · County Road 1400E
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Continue on 1200E
8.2 mi · 12 min · 1200E
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Continue on 15th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · 15th Street
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Continue on 1150E
10.1 mi · 15 min · 1150E
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Continue on County Road 1550 East
2.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 1550 East
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Continue on North State Street
8.9 mi · 13 min · North State Street
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Turn right onto East 9th Street
1979 ft · 39 sec · East 9th Street
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Turn left onto North Walnut Street
2981 ft · 52 sec · North Walnut Street
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · West 3rd Street
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Turn straight
39.9 mi · 59 min
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn straight onto West Main Street
2582 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on County Road 700 North
2 mi · 5 min · County Road 700 North
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Continue on County Road 500 North
6 mi · 15 min · County Road 500 North
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Turn right onto County Road 1165 East
1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road 1165 East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1165 East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between York and Dale.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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39.9 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving York and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from York to Dale?
The road trip is about 111 miles (178.6 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Mount Carmel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.5 miles from York and 55.5 miles from Dale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 12:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.78 one way or $29.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around York and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dale.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Carmel
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 Mount Carmel.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between York and Dale. Straight-line distance: 93.42 mi (150.34 km).
#1 York
Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 853 |
| Coordinates | 39.1714300, -87.6391900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dale
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,205 |
| Coordinates | 37.9950500, -88.4917200 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dale (-88.49172, 37.99505)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $14.78 | $29.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.67 | $33.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.24 | $36.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.79 | $41.58 |
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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