How far is York, IL from Forest Park, IL?

The driving distance from York, IL to Forest Park, IL is about 233 miles (374.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.3 miles (301.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 17m 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
232.95 mi
05h 08m
Flight
187.33 mi
301.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.33 mi
Kilometers
301.48 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.95 mi
Kilometers
374.89 km
Drive Time
05h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Forest Park
Thu, Apr 16, 12:52 AM CDT
Return by in York
Thu, Apr 16, 6:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave York
2026-04-15T19:44
Arrive Forest Park
Thu, Apr 16, 12:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 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
6:42 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
Ludlow
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From York
116.5 mi
02h 34m
To Forest Park
116.4 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Today

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SSW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between York and Forest Park.

  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

    30.7 mi · 46 min · IL 1

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Jasper Street

    10.7 mi · 19 min · West Jasper Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East 1200th Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East 1200th Road

  7. 7

    Continue on East 1220th Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East 1220th Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East 1225th Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 1225th Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East 1850th Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East 1850th Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Illinois Route 133

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Illinois Route 133

  11. 11

    Continue on E County Road 200 N

    3.6 mi · 6 min · E County Road 200 N

  12. 12

    Continue on Illinois Route 133

    1 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 133

  13. 13

    Continue on East County Road 200 North

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East County Road 200 North

  14. 14

    Continue on E County Road 200 N

    1.6 mi · 3 min · E County Road 200 N

  15. 15

    Continue on East County Road 200 North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East County Road 200 North

  16. 16

    Continue on E County Road 200 N

    3.6 mi · 6 min · E County Road 200 N

  17. 17

    Continue on East County Road 200 North

    1550 ft · 33 sec · East County Road 200 North

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right toward I-57 North: Champaign

    1506 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    138.1 mi · 2 hr 28 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Vollmer Road

    1475 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Vollmer Road West

    159 m · 17 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Vollmer Road

    1892 ft · 40 sec · Vollmer Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Cicero Avenue

    10.8 mi · 17 min · Cicero Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on South Cicero Avenue

    13 mi · 22 min · South Cicero Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Flournoy Street

    97 m · 8 sec · West Flournoy Street

  26. 26

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 290 West

    811 ft · 22 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Eisenhower Expressway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight left toward IL 43: Harlem Avenue

    1411 ft · 38 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South Harlem Avenue

    2179 ft · 1 min · South Harlem Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    2436 ft · 51 sec · Madison Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Madison Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 North
138 mi · 59%
IL 1
30.7 mi · 13%
South Cicero Avenue
13 mi · 6%
Cicero Avenue
10.8 mi · 5%
West Jasper Street
10.7 mi · 5%
E County Road 200 N
8.78 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I-57 North

Merge slight left

138 mi · 02h 28m

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
05h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.7 mi
187.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ludlow
02h 34m from York
Leave By
6:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving York and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Forest Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from York to Forest Park?

The road trip is about 233 miles (374.9 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?

Ludlow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.5 miles from York and 116.4 miles from Forest Park.

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

The direct path is about 187.3 miles (301.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.7 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 6:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.00 one way or $62.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around York and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Forest Park.

Stop Ideas Near Ludlow

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

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

RAIL

Rantoul

9 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

32 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

43 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

51 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between York and Forest Park. Straight-line distance: 187.33 mi (301.48 km).

York

#1 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
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#2 Forest Park

Village in Illinois

Population13,534
Coordinates41.8794800, -87.8136700
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: York (-87.63919, 39.17143)
End: Forest Park (-87.81367, 41.87948)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 375 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.22 gal
31.12 L · about $31.00
Round trip
$62.00
16.44 gal · 62.24 L
Estimated CO2
73.1 kg one way
Round trip: 146.1 kg / 322 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.00 $62.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.96 $69.92
Premium $4.65 $38.26 $76.51
Diesel $5.30 $43.60 $87.20

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between York and Forest Park. The current time is 19:44:12.

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.