How far is York, IL from Grant Park, IL?

The driving distance from York, IL to Grant Park, IL is about 174.4 miles (280.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143 miles (230.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m 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
174.44 mi
03h 57m
Flight
143 mi
230.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143 mi
Kilometers
230.14 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.44 mi
Kilometers
280.73 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grant Park
Tue, May 12, 11:10 PM CDT
Return by in York
Wed, May 13, 3:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave York
2026-05-12T19:13
Arrive Grant Park
Tue, May 12, 11:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:06 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
Newell
IL

Township in Vermilion County, Illinois

From York
87.2 mi
01h 58m
To Grant Park
87.2 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Rain Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between York and Grant Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between York and Grant Park.

  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

    17.8 mi · 27 min · IL 1

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward IL 1

    1963 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward National Avenue, West Terre Haute, Terre Haute

    3264 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on West National Avenue

    3.5 mi · 6 min · West National Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto N 3rd Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · N 3rd Street

  10. 10

    Continue on US 150

    4.5 mi · 7 min · US 150

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Pennington Road

    1383 ft · 1 min · Pennington Road

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1740 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    58.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Belshaw Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Belshaw Road

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Taylor Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Taylor Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Maple Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maple Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between York and Grant Park.

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennington Road
64.7 mi · 37%
IL 1
27.8 mi · 16%
Belshaw Road
9.4 mi · 5%
US 150
4.49 mi · 3%
West National Avenue
3.48 mi · 2%
East 150th Road
1.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennington Road

Continue straight

64.1 mi · 01h 21m

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
03h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.4 mi
143 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newell
01h 58m from York
Leave By
9:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving York and Patchy Frost then Rain Likely near Grant Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from York to Grant Park?

The road trip is about 174.4 miles (280.7 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?

Newell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.2 miles from York and 87.2 miles from Grant Park.

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

The direct path is about 143 miles (230.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 9:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.23 one way or $46.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around York and Patchy Frost then Rain Likely near Grant Park.

Stop Ideas Near Newell

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

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

BUS

Danville, Illinois

7 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Rantoul

52 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

56 mi away
45 East University Ave.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

59 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between York and Grant Park. Straight-line distance: 143 mi (230.14 km).

York

#1 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Grant Park

#2 Grant Park

Village in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States

Population1,231
Coordinates41.2411400, -87.6461500
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: York (-87.63919, 39.17143)
End: Grant Park (-87.64615, 41.24114)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 281 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.16 gal
23.3 L · about $23.23
Round trip
$46.46
12.32 gal · 46.6 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.5 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.23 $46.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.20 $52.40
Premium $4.65 $28.67 $57.34
Diesel $5.30 $32.67 $65.35

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between York and Grant Park. The current time is 19:13:06.

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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.