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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Quick Snapshot
Road
103.58 mi
02h 40m
Flight
80.96 mi
130.3 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.96 mi
Kilometers
130.3 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.58 mi
Kilometers
166.69 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gifford
Tue, May 5, 6:53 AM CDT
Return by in York
Tue, May 5, 9:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave York
2026-05-05T04:13
Arrive Gifford
Tue, May 5, 6:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in York
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Ridge Farm
IL

Human settlement in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America

From York
51.8 mi
01h 20m
To Gifford
51.8 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SSW
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph WNW

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.

  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

    31.3 mi · 46 min · IL 1

  5. 5

    Continue on IL Route 1

    2.4 mi · 6 min · IL Route 1

  6. 6

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    10 mi · 15 min · Georgetown Road

  7. 7

    Continue on 1575 E US 36

    1700 ft · 29 sec · 1575 E US 36

  8. 8

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North State Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    13.7 mi · 21 min · Georgetown Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 West: Champaign

    1238 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West

    2147 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    16.9 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Ogden, Royal

    1707 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Market Street

    605 ft · 12 sec · Market Street

  16. 16

    Continue on County Road 22

    12.5 mi · 22 min · County Road 22

  17. 17

    Continue on West Street

    1366 ft · 27 sec · West Street

  18. 18

    Continue on County Road 2700 East

    2639 ft · 58 sec · County Road 2700 East

  19. 19

    Turn left onto County Road 3000 North

    3.8 mi · 6 min · County Road 3000 North

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2531 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  21. 21

    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.

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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
IL 1
31.3 mi · 30%
Georgetown Road
29.8 mi · 29%
I 74 West
17.5 mi · 17%
County Road 22
12.5 mi · 12%
County Road 3000 North
3.81 mi · 4%
IL Route 1
2.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
81 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridge Farm
01h 20m from York
Leave By
1:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

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

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

BUS

Danville, Illinois

25 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

56 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

63 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Crawfordsville

66 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between York and Gifford. Straight-line distance: 80.96 mi (130.3 km).

York

#1 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

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

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,035
Coordinates40.3058700, -88.0211500
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: York (-87.63919, 39.17143)
End: Gifford (-88.02115, 40.30587)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.66 gal
13.84 L · about $13.80
Round trip
$27.60
7.32 gal · 27.68 L
Estimated CO2
32.5 kg one way
Round trip: 65.1 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between York and Gifford. The current time is 04:13:08.

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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.