How far is York, IL from Gillespie, IL?
The driving distance from York, IL to Gillespie, IL is about 140.9 miles (226.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m 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 03h 18m.
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 Effingham County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between York and Gillespie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York and Gillespie.
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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
3.3 mi · 5 min · IL 1
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Turn left onto East Angling Road
9 mi · 16 min · East Angling Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Angling Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · East Angling Road
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Continue on South York Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South York Street
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Continue on North Cleone Road
1.5 km · 2 min · North Cleone Road
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Turn left
1910 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
43 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis
29.2 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51 (Kennedy Boulevard): Vandalia, Pana
2134 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight right onto North Kennedy Boulevard
1493 ft · 21 sec · North Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto Veterans Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Veterans Avenue
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Turn right onto Hillsboro Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Hillsboro Road
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Continue on State Road 185
7.4 mi · 13 min · State Road 185
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Continue on East Main Street
14.9 mi · 26 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto S Main St
885 ft · 18 sec · S Main St
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Tilson Street
72 m · 4 sec · Tilson Street
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Turn right onto South Hamilton Street
1421 ft · 24 sec · South Hamilton Street
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Turn slight left onto Springfield Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Springfield Road
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Continue on East Union Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · East Union Avenue
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Continue on County Road 1200 N
9.2 mi · 14 min · County Road 1200 N
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Turn left onto Macoupin Street
5 m · 1 sec · Macoupin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Macoupin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between York and Gillespie.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Cleone Road
Merge slight left
43 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving York and Sunny near Gillespie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from York to Gillespie?
The road trip is about 140.9 miles (226.8 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Altamont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from York and 70.6 miles from Gillespie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 10:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.74 one way or $37.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around York and Sunny near Gillespie.
Stop Ideas Near Altamont
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 Altamont.
Effingham
Mattoon station
Centralia station
Mt. Vernon, IL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between York and Gillespie. Straight-line distance: 116.86 mi (188.07 km).
#1 York
Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 853 |
| Coordinates | 39.1714300, -87.6391900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gillespie
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 3,048 |
| Coordinates | 39.1297700, -89.8195400 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gillespie (-89.81954, 39.12977)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $18.74 | $37.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.14 | $42.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.13 | $46.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.36 | $52.72 |
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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