How far is York, IL from Effingham, IL?

The driving distance from York, IL to Effingham, IL is about 63 miles (101.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.03 mi
01h 29m
Flight
48.58 mi
78.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.58 mi
Kilometers
78.18 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.03 mi
Kilometers
101.43 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Effingham
Thu, Apr 23, 3:03 AM CDT
Return by in York
Thu, Apr 23, 4:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave York
2026-04-23T01:34
Arrive Effingham
Thu, Apr 23, 3:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
31.5 mi
00h 44m
To Effingham
31.6 mi
00h 44m

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
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    38.1 mi · 41 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45: Sigel, Effingham

    1753 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Fayette Avenue

    705 ft · 18 sec · East Fayette Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    6 m · 1 sec · South 5th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Cleone Road
39 mi · 62%
East Angling Road
13.7 mi · 22%
IL 1
3.3 mi · 5%
East 150th Road
1.95 mi · 3%
South York Street
1.91 mi · 3%
US 45
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Cleone Road

Merge slight left

38.1 mi · 00h 41m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
48.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Casey
00h 44m from York
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving York and Sunny near Effingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63 miles (101.4 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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 31.5 miles from York and 31.6 miles from Effingham.

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

The direct path is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.37 one way or $16.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Effingham. Straight-line distance: 48.58 mi (78.18 km).

York

#1 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Effingham

#2 Effingham

City in Illinois

Population12,601
Coordinates39.1200400, -88.5433800
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: York (-87.63919, 39.17143)
End: Effingham (-88.54338, 39.12004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.42 L · about $8.37
Round trip
$16.74
4.44 gal · 16.84 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.37 $16.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.44 $18.88
Premium $4.65 $10.33 $20.66
Diesel $5.30 $11.77 $23.55

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 Effingham. The current time is 01:34:46.

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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.