How far is York, IL from Jonesboro, IL?
The driving distance from York, IL to Jonesboro, IL is about 200.4 miles (322.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148 miles (238.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Illinois, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between York and Jonesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York and Jonesboro.
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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 left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
61.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 146: Anna, Vienna
1311 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto 770N
118 m · 7 sec · 770N
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Continue on East Vienna Street
5.8 mi · 8 min · East Vienna Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Broad Street
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Turn slight right onto Public Square
20 m · 1 sec · Public Square
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Turn right
49 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between York and Jonesboro.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 57 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
65.7 mi · 01h 11m
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 Partly Sunny near Jonesboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from York to Jonesboro?
The road trip is about 200.4 miles (322.5 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?
Alma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.2 miles from York and 100.2 miles from Jonesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148 miles (238.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.4 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 9:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.66 one way or $53.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around York and Partly Sunny near Jonesboro.
Stop Ideas Near Alma
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 Alma.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between York and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 148.04 mi (238.25 km).
#1 York
Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 853 |
| Coordinates | 39.1714300, -87.6391900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jonesboro
City in Union County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,677 |
| Coordinates | 37.4517200, -89.2681400 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jonesboro (-89.26814, 37.45172)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 323 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $26.66 | $53.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.07 | $60.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.90 | $65.81 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.50 | $75.00 |
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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