How far is York, IL from Geneva, IL?
The driving distance from York, IL to Geneva, IL is about 246.1 miles (396 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190.9 miles (307.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 05m 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 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ford County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between York and Geneva.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York and Geneva.
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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
30.7 mi · 46 min · IL 1
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Turn left onto West Jasper Street
10.7 mi · 19 min · West Jasper Street
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Continue on East 1200th Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · East 1200th Road
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Continue on East 1220th Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · East 1220th Road
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Continue on East 1225th Road
1.1 km · 1 min · East 1225th Road
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Continue on East 1850th Road
1 mi · 2 min · East 1850th Road
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Continue on Illinois Route 133
5.3 mi · 9 min · Illinois Route 133
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Continue on E County Road 200 N
3.6 mi · 6 min · E County Road 200 N
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Continue on Illinois Route 133
1 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 133
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Continue on East County Road 200 North
1.5 mi · 3 min · East County Road 200 North
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Continue on E County Road 200 N
1.6 mi · 3 min · E County Road 200 N
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Continue on East County Road 200 North
1.2 mi · 2 min · East County Road 200 North
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Continue on E County Road 200 N
3.6 mi · 6 min · E County Road 200 N
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Continue on East County Road 200 North
1550 ft · 33 sec · East County Road 200 North
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Take the ramp right toward I-57 North: Champaign
1506 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
114.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bourbonnais Parkway
2050 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway
3273 ft · 1 min · Bourbonnais Parkway
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Turn right
18.2 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto West Steger Road
1196 ft · 55 sec · West Steger Road
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Turn right onto Wolf Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Wolf Road
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on East Maple Street
1471 ft · 27 sec · East Maple Street
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Continue on West Lincoln Highway
135 m · 10 sec · West Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto North Cedar Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · North Cedar Road
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Turn left onto Maple Road
1060 ft · 18 sec · Maple Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs
3244 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
17.9 mi · 20 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 Toll: Aurora, Chicago
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 88 West: Aurora
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
5.1 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Winfield Road, Warrenville, Winfield
1567 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Winfield Road, Warrenville, Winfield
160 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Winfield Road
3.5 mi · 7 min · Winfield Road
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Turn left onto West Roosevelt Road
5.7 mi · 9 min · West Roosevelt Road
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Continue on East State Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · East State Street
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Turn left
6 m · 1 sec
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0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between York and Geneva.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I-57 North
Merge slight left
114 mi · 02h 03m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving York and Mostly Sunny near Geneva.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from York to Geneva?
The road trip is about 246.1 miles (396 km) and usually takes 05h 32m 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?
Paxton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.1 miles from York and 123 miles from Geneva.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190.9 miles (307.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.2 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 5:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.73 one way or $65.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around York and Mostly Sunny near Geneva.
Stop Ideas Near Paxton
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 Paxton.
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Illinois Terminal
Danville, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between York and Geneva. Straight-line distance: 190.9 mi (307.22 km).
#1 York
Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 853 |
| Coordinates | 39.1714300, -87.6391900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Geneva
County seat of Kane County, Illinois
| Population | 21,674 |
| Coordinates | 41.8875300, -88.3053500 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: Geneva (-88.30535, 41.88753)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 396 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
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 | $32.73 | $65.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.92 | $73.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.40 | $80.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.04 | $92.08 |
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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