How far is York, IL from Flagg, IL?
The driving distance from York, IL to Flagg, IL is about 264 miles (424.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 204.1 miles (328.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 59m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in McLean County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between York and Flagg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York and Flagg.
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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 sharp right onto IL 1
31.3 mi · 46 min · IL 1
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Continue on IL Route 1
2.4 mi · 6 min · IL Route 1
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Continue on Georgetown Road
10 mi · 15 min · Georgetown Road
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Continue on 1575 E US 36
1700 ft · 29 sec · 1575 E US 36
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Continue on Georgetown Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road
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Continue on North State Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Street
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Continue on Georgetown Road
13.7 mi · 21 min · Georgetown Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 West: Champaign
1238 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West
2147 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
86.2 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 59 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North: Rockford
98.5 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West Toll: Moline, Rock Island
2323 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 251: Rochelle, Mendota
2006 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
103 m · 10 sec · 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto North 6th Street
120 m · 9 sec · North 6th Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
4.1 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto South Grange Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · South Grange Road
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Turn left onto East Titus Road
19 m · 3 sec · East Titus Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Titus Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between York and Flagg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 39 North
Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North: Rockford
98.5 mi · 01h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving York and Sunny near Flagg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from York to Flagg?
The road trip is about 264 miles (424.8 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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?
Le Roy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132 miles from York and 132 miles from Flagg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 204.1 miles (328.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.9 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 6:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.11 one way or $70.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around York and Sunny near Flagg.
Stop Ideas Near Le Roy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Le Roy.
Uptown Station
Rantoul
Illinois Terminal
Lincoln
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between York and Flagg. Straight-line distance: 204.08 mi (328.44 km).
#1 York
Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 853 |
| Coordinates | 39.1714300, -87.6391900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Flagg
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 12,745 |
| Coordinates | 41.8958600, -89.1409300 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
End: Flagg (-89.14093, 41.89586)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 425 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
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 | $35.11 | $70.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.60 | $79.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $43.33 | $86.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $49.38 | $98.76 |
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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