How far is York, IL from Fairfield, IL?
The driving distance from York, IL to Fairfield, IL is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.1 miles (108 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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 18m.
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.
Village in Wabash Precinct, Wabash County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between York and Fairfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York and Fairfield.
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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
1.5 mi · 2 min · East 9th Street
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Continue on State Route 15
10.6 mi · 16 min · State Route 15
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Continue on Main Street
1 km · 57 sec · Main Street
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Continue on 920N
2938 ft · 50 sec · 920N
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Continue on 910N
1162 ft · 20 sec · 910N
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Continue on 900N
2.6 mi · 4 min · 900N
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Continue on East Elm Street
2290 ft · 44 sec · East Elm Street
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Turn left onto 500E
538 ft · 11 sec · 500E
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Turn right onto 850N
5 mi · 7 min · 850N
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Continue on County Road 850N
10.8 mi · 16 min · County Road 850N
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto South 1st Street
75 m · 4 sec · South 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between York and Fairfield.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
IL 1
Turn left onto IL 1
12.5 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny leaving York and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Fairfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from York to Fairfield?
The road trip is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Allendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from York and 44.6 miles from Fairfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.1 miles (108 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 1:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.88 one way or $23.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny around York and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Fairfield.
Stop Ideas Near Allendale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between York and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 67.11 mi (108.01 km).
#1 York
Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 853 |
| Coordinates | 39.1714300, -87.6391900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairfield
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 4,889 |
| Coordinates | 38.3789400, -88.3597700 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairfield (-88.35977, 38.37894)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $11.88 | $23.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.40 | $26.79 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.66 | $29.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.71 | $33.42 |
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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