How far is York, IL from Gifford, IL?
The driving distance from York, IL to Gifford, IL is about 103.6 miles (166.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81 miles (130.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between York and Gifford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York and Gifford.
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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
16.9 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ogden, Royal
1707 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto Market Street
605 ft · 12 sec · Market Street
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Continue on County Road 22
12.5 mi · 22 min · County Road 22
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Continue on West Street
1366 ft · 27 sec · West Street
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Continue on County Road 2700 East
2639 ft · 58 sec · County Road 2700 East
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Turn left onto County Road 3000 North
3.8 mi · 6 min · County Road 3000 North
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2531 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between York and Gifford.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
IL 1
Turn sharp right onto IL 1
31.3 mi · 00h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving York and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gifford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from York to Gifford?
The road trip is about 103.6 miles (166.7 km) and usually takes 02h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ridge Farm is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from York and 51.8 miles from Gifford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81 miles (130.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.80 one way or $27.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around York and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gifford.
Stop Ideas Near Ridge Farm
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between York and Gifford. Straight-line distance: 80.96 mi (130.3 km).
#1 York
Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 853 |
| Coordinates | 39.1714300, -87.6391900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gifford
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,035 |
| Coordinates | 40.3058700, -88.0211500 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gifford (-88.02115, 40.30587)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $13.80 | $27.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.57 | $31.13 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.03 | $34.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.41 | $38.83 |
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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