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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.25 mi
02h 18m
Flight
67.11 mi
108.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.11 mi
Kilometers
108.01 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.25 mi
Kilometers
143.63 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairfield
Sun, Apr 19, 3:59 AM CDT
Return by in York
Sun, Apr 19, 6:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave York
2026-04-19T01:41
Arrive Fairfield
Sun, Apr 19, 3:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:52 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
Allendale
IL

Village in Wabash Precinct, Wabash County, Illinois

From York
44.6 mi
01h 09m
To Fairfield
44.6 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph WNW

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.

  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 left onto IL 1

    12.5 mi · 19 min · IL 1

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road 1400E

    9.7 mi · 14 min · County Road 1400E

  6. 6

    Continue on 1200E

    8.2 mi · 12 min · 1200E

  7. 7

    Continue on 15th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 15th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on 1150E

    10.1 mi · 15 min · 1150E

  9. 9

    Continue on County Road 1550 East

    2.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 1550 East

  10. 10

    Continue on North State Street

    8.9 mi · 13 min · North State Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East 9th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 15

    10.6 mi · 16 min · State Route 15

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 57 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on 920N

    2938 ft · 50 sec · 920N

  15. 15

    Continue on 910N

    1162 ft · 20 sec · 910N

  16. 16

    Continue on 900N

    2.6 mi · 4 min · 900N

  17. 17

    Continue on East Elm Street

    2290 ft · 44 sec · East Elm Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 500E

    538 ft · 11 sec · 500E

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 850N

    5 mi · 7 min · 850N

  20. 20

    Continue on County Road 850N

    10.8 mi · 16 min · County Road 850N

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South 1st Street

    75 m · 4 sec · South 1st Street

  23. 23

    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.

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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
IL 1
12.5 mi · 14%
County Road 850N
10.8 mi · 12%
State Route 15
10.6 mi · 12%
1150E
10.1 mi · 11%
County Road 1400E
9.73 mi · 11%
North State Street
8.87 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
67.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allendale
01h 09m from York
Leave By
1:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Allendale, 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 Allendale.

BUS

Evansville, IN

63 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
RAIL

Effingham

98 mi away
401 West National Ave.
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

111 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between York and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 67.11 mi (108.01 km).

York

#1 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Fairfield

#2 Fairfield

City in Illinois, United States

Population4,889
Coordinates38.3789400, -88.3597700
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: York (-87.63919, 39.17143)
End: Fairfield (-88.35977, 38.37894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.92 L · about $11.88
Round trip
$23.76
6.3 gal · 23.84 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between York and Fairfield. The current time is 01:41:18.

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.