How far is York, IL from Genoa, IL?
The driving distance from York, IL to Genoa, IL is about 285.8 miles (460 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 209.6 miles (337.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 45m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Illinois, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between York and Genoa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York and Genoa.
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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
112 mi · 2 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 72: Genoa, Byron
2120 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left
16.2 mi · 24 min
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Turn straight onto Park Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Park Avenue
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Continue on West Main Street
1470 ft · 25 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between York and Genoa.
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
112 mi · 02h 00m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving York and Chance Rain Showers near Genoa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from York to Genoa?
The road trip is about 285.8 miles (460 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?
Downs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.9 miles from York and 142.9 miles from Genoa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 209.6 miles (337.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.2 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 5:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.05 one way or $76.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around York and Chance Rain Showers near Genoa.
Stop Ideas Near Downs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Town of Normal
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Downs.
Uptown Station
Lincoln
Pontiac station
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between York and Genoa. Straight-line distance: 209.56 mi (337.26 km).
#1 York
Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 853 |
| Coordinates | 39.1714300, -87.6391900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Genoa
City in DeKalb County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 5,251 |
| Coordinates | 42.0972500, -88.6928700 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
End: Genoa (-88.69287, 42.09725)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 460 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 33m |
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 | $38.05 | $76.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.91 | $85.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $46.96 | $93.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $53.52 | $107.03 |
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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