How far is York, IL from Glen Ellyn, IL?

The driving distance from York, IL to Glen Ellyn, IL is about 235.9 miles (379.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.3 miles (303.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
235.92 mi
05h 16m
Flight
188.32 mi
303.07 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.32 mi
Kilometers
303.07 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.92 mi
Kilometers
379.67 km
Drive Time
05h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glen Ellyn
Thu, May 7, 2:45 AM CDT
Return by in York
Thu, May 7, 8:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave York
2026-05-06T21:29
Arrive Glen Ellyn
Thu, May 7, 2:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:17 AM to 1:17 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in York
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Ludlow
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From York
118 mi
02h 38m
To Glen Ellyn
117.9 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between York and Glen Ellyn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between York and Glen Ellyn.

  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

    30.7 mi · 46 min · IL 1

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Jasper Street

    10.7 mi · 19 min · West Jasper Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East 1200th Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East 1200th Road

  7. 7

    Continue on East 1220th Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East 1220th Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East 1225th Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 1225th Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East 1850th Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East 1850th Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Illinois Route 133

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Illinois Route 133

  11. 11

    Continue on E County Road 200 N

    3.6 mi · 6 min · E County Road 200 N

  12. 12

    Continue on Illinois Route 133

    1 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 133

  13. 13

    Continue on East County Road 200 North

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East County Road 200 North

  14. 14

    Continue on E County Road 200 N

    1.6 mi · 3 min · E County Road 200 N

  15. 15

    Continue on East County Road 200 North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East County Road 200 North

  16. 16

    Continue on E County Road 200 N

    3.6 mi · 6 min · E County Road 200 N

  17. 17

    Continue on East County Road 200 North

    1550 ft · 33 sec · East County Road 200 North

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right toward I-57 North: Champaign

    1506 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    114.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Bourbonnais Parkway

    2050 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway

    3273 ft · 1 min · Bourbonnais Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn right

    18.2 mi · 26 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Steger Road

    1196 ft · 55 sec · West Steger Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Wolf Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Wolf Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on East Maple Street

    1471 ft · 27 sec · East Maple Street

  27. 27

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    135 m · 10 sec · West Lincoln Highway

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North Cedar Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · North Cedar Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Maple Road

    1060 ft · 18 sec · Maple Road

  30. 30

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs

    3244 ft · 57 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    23 mi · 27 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 38: Roosevelt Road

    2074 ft · 58 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 38: Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton

    119 m · 11 sec

  34. 34

    Turn left onto East Roosevelt Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Roosevelt Road

  35. 35

    Turn right onto North Park Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 4 min · North Park Boulevard

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    1009 ft · 32 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between York and Glen Ellyn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
37 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 North
115 mi · 49%
IL 1
30.7 mi · 13%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
23 mi · 10%
West Jasper Street
10.7 mi · 5%
E County Road 200 N
8.78 mi · 4%
Illinois Route 133
5.95 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.6 mi
188.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ludlow
02h 38m from York
Leave By
6:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving York and Partly Sunny near Glen Ellyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from York to Glen Ellyn?

The road trip is about 235.9 miles (379.7 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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?

Ludlow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118 miles from York and 117.9 miles from Glen Ellyn.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 188.3 miles (303.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.37 one way or $62.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around York and Partly Sunny near Glen Ellyn.

Stop Ideas Near Ludlow

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

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

RAIL

Rantoul

9 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

32 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

43 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

51 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between York and Glen Ellyn. Straight-line distance: 188.32 mi (303.07 km).

York

#1 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Glen Ellyn

#2 Glen Ellyn

Town in DuPage County, Illinois, USA

Population27,402
Coordinates41.8775300, -88.0670100
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: York (-87.63919, 39.17143)
End: Glen Ellyn (-88.06701, 41.87753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 380 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.32 gal
31.51 L · about $31.37
Round trip
$62.75
16.64 gal · 63.02 L
Estimated CO2
73.9 kg one way
Round trip: 147.9 kg / 326 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.37 $62.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.38 $70.77
Premium $4.65 $38.72 $77.44
Diesel $5.30 $44.13 $88.26

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between York and Glen Ellyn. The current time is 21:29:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.