How far is York, IL from Erie, IL?

The driving distance from York, IL to Erie, IL is about 298.2 miles (479.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.4 miles (345 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
298.21 mi
06h 01m
Flight
214.35 mi
344.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.35 mi
Kilometers
344.97 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
298.21 mi
Kilometers
479.93 km
Drive Time
06h 01m

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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 06h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Sat, Apr 18, 9:59 AM CDT
Return by in York
Sat, Apr 18, 4:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave York
2026-04-18T03:58
Arrive Erie
Sat, Apr 18, 9:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:01 PM to 1:31 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in York
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Bloomington
IL

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

From York
149 mi
03h 00m
To Erie
149.2 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph WSW
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock Falls

    18.5 mi · 20 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Erie, Albany

    1968 ft · 50 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Albany Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Albany Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Albany Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Albany Street

  23. 23

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    63 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
189 mi · 63%
IL 1
31.3 mi · 10%
Georgetown Road
29.8 mi · 10%
I 88 East
18.8 mi · 6%
I 474 West
14 mi · 5%
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
6.29 mi · 2%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83.8 mi
214.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomington
03h 00m from York
Leave By
11:58 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving York and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 298.2 miles (479.9 km) and usually takes 06h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bloomington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149 miles from York and 149.2 miles from Erie.

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 83.8 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.67 one way or $79.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.5 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 Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Bloomington

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 Bloomington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 4.7 mi away

City Hall - Town of Normal

Normal , IL
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761
Parking lot
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Meeting point 2.6 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 2.6 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 Bloomington.

RAIL

Uptown Station

3 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Lincoln

49 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Pontiac station

53 mi away
721 West Washington St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

62 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between York and Erie. Straight-line distance: 214.35 mi (344.97 km).

York

#1 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

Village in Whiteside County, Illinois

Population1,482
Coordinates41.6564200, -90.0792900
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: York (-87.63919, 39.17143)
End: Erie (-90.07929, 41.65642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 480 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.52 gal
39.83 L · about $39.67
Round trip
$79.34
21.04 gal · 79.66 L
Estimated CO2
93.5 kg one way
Round trip: 187 kg / 412 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.67 $79.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.74 $89.48
Premium $4.65 $48.96 $97.92
Diesel $5.30 $55.80 $111.60

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between York and Erie. The current time is 03:58:01.

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.