How far is York, IL from Farmington, IL?

The driving distance from York, IL to Farmington, IL is about 212.8 miles (342.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.9 miles (263.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
212.78 mi
04h 35m
Flight
163.84 mi
263.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.84 mi
Kilometers
263.68 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.78 mi
Kilometers
342.44 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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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 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington
Sun, Apr 19, 5:35 AM CDT
Return by in York
Sun, Apr 19, 10:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave York
2026-04-19T01:00
Arrive Farmington
Sun, Apr 19, 5:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in York
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lake of the Woods
IL

Census designated place in Illinois, United States

From York
106.3 mi
02h 17m
To Farmington
106.5 mi
02h 17m

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
56°F
Sunday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.2 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    3010 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    39 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Maxwell Road

    1984 ft · 46 sec · North Maxwell Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Plank Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · West Plank Road

  21. 21

    Continue on West Farmington Road

    13.3 mi · 20 min · West Farmington Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Fort Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Fort Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
115 mi · 54%
IL 1
31.3 mi · 15%
Georgetown Road
29.8 mi · 14%
West Farmington Road
13.3 mi · 6%
I 474 West
12.5 mi · 6%
IL Route 1
2.4 mi · 1%
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

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.9 mi
163.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake of the Woods
02h 17m from York
Leave By
7:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny leaving York and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Farmington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 212.8 miles (342.4 km) and usually takes 04h 35m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lake of the Woods is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.3 miles from York and 106.5 miles from Farmington.

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

The direct path is about 163.9 miles (263.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.32 one way or $56.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny around York and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Farmington.

Stop Ideas Near Lake of the Woods

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake of the Woods, 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 Lake of the Woods.

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

15 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

21 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Uptown Station

62 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

63 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between York and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 163.84 mi (263.68 km).

York

#1 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Farmington

#2 Farmington

City in the northeast corner of Fulton County, Illinois, United States

Population2,181
Coordinates40.6980900, -90.0059500
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: York (-87.63919, 39.17143)
End: Farmington (-90.00595, 40.69809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 342 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.51 gal
28.42 L · about $28.32
Round trip
$56.64
15.02 gal · 56.84 L
Estimated CO2
66.7 kg one way
Round trip: 133.5 kg / 294 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.32 $56.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.94 $63.88
Premium $4.65 $34.95 $69.90
Diesel $5.30 $39.83 $79.67

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 Farmington. The current time is 01:00:33.

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.