How far is York, IL from Ford Heights, IL?

The driving distance from York, IL to Ford Heights, IL is about 187.4 miles (301.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.4 miles (259.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m 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
187.43 mi
04h 19m
Flight
161.35 mi
259.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.35 mi
Kilometers
259.67 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.43 mi
Kilometers
301.64 km
Drive Time
04h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ford Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 8:01 PM CDT
Return by in York
Mon, Apr 20, 12:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave York
2026-04-19T15:41
Arrive Ford Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 8:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 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
8:20 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
Bismarck
IL

Village in Newell Township, Vermilion County, Illinois

From York
93.8 mi
02h 09m
To Ford Heights
93.6 mi
02h 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
52°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between York and Ford Heights.

  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

    17.8 mi · 27 min · IL 1

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward IL 1

    1963 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward National Avenue, West Terre Haute, Terre Haute

    3264 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on West National Avenue

    3.5 mi · 6 min · West National Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto N 3rd Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · N 3rd Street

  10. 10

    Continue on US 150

    4.5 mi · 7 min · US 150

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Pennington Road

    1383 ft · 1 min · Pennington Road

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1740 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    58.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    80.6 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Highway

    746 ft · 24 sec · West Lincoln Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Joliet Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Joliet Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    3 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Highway

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennington Road
81.2 mi · 43%
IL 1
27.8 mi · 15%
US 150
4.49 mi · 2%
Lincoln Highway
3.98 mi · 2%
West National Avenue
3.48 mi · 2%
Joliet Street
2.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennington Road

Continue straight

80.6 mi · 01h 46m

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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
161.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bismarck
02h 09m from York
Leave By
8:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny leaving York and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Ford Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from York to Ford Heights?

The road trip is about 187.4 miles (301.6 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?

Bismarck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.8 miles from York and 93.6 miles from Ford Heights.

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

The direct path is about 161.4 miles (259.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 8:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.93 one way or $49.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny around York and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Ford Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Bismarck

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

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

BUS

Danville, Illinois

16 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Rantoul

47 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

56 mi away
45 East University Ave.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

63 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between York and Ford Heights. Straight-line distance: 161.35 mi (259.67 km).

York

#1 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Ford Heights

#2 Ford Heights

Village in United States of America

Population2,647
Coordinates41.5064200, -87.5917100
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: York (-87.63919, 39.17143)
End: Ford Heights (-87.59171, 41.50642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 302 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.61 gal
25.04 L · about $24.93
Round trip
$49.85
13.22 gal · 50.08 L
Estimated CO2
58.7 kg one way
Round trip: 117.5 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.93 $49.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.11 $56.22
Premium $4.65 $30.76 $61.53
Diesel $5.30 $35.06 $70.12

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 Ford Heights. The current time is 15:41:11.

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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.