How far is York, IL from Kingston, IL?
The driving distance from York, IL to Kingston, IL is about 238.7 miles (384.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.1 miles (299.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 41m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 20m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between York and Kingston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York and Kingston.
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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
16 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 130
1542 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto North Haughton Highway
530 ft · 9 sec · North Haughton Highway
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Continue on 1700E
1.3 mi · 2 min · 1700E
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Continue on North Haughton Highway
1945 ft · 33 sec · North Haughton Highway
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Continue on County Road 1775 E
1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 1775 E
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Continue on County Road 1825 E
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 1825 E
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Continue on Route 130
10 mi · 15 min · Route 130
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Continue on Illinois Route 130
1.2 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 130
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Continue on 18th Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street
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Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on Illinois Route 16
5.3 mi · 7 min · Illinois Route 16
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Turn right onto Lerna Road
2702 ft · 57 sec · Lerna Road
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Turn left onto Dewitt Avenue East
5.8 mi · 10 min · Dewitt Avenue East
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Continue on Route 121
33.8 mi · 49 min · Route 121
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East Elwin Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · East Elwin Road
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Turn right onto South Business Route 51
1 km · 1 min · South Business Route 51
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Take the ramp right toward US 51 North: Springfield, Bloomington
1989 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 72 West, US 36 West: Springfield
2268 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
30.5 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South, I 72 West: Saint Louis, Jacksonville
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
77.3 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Barry
1770 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Township Road 1745E
2705 ft · 1 min · Township Road 1745E
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Continue on Twnshp 1700E
3.2 mi · 8 min · Twnshp 1700E
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Continue on East 2400th Street
4.1 mi · 10 min · East 2400th Street
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Turn right onto North 400th Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · North 400th Avenue
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Turn left onto East 2500th Street
148 m · 23 sec · East 2500th Street
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Turn right onto North 408th Avenue
616 ft · 27 sec · North 408th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 408th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between York and Kingston.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 72 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
77.3 mi · 01h 23m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving York and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Kingston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from York to Kingston?
The road trip is about 238.7 miles (384.2 km) and usually takes 05h 20m 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?
Harristown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.2 miles from York and 119.6 miles from Kingston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.1 miles (299.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.6 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 6:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.75 one way or $63.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around York and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Kingston.
Stop Ideas Near Harristown
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 Harristown.
Lincoln
Springfield station
Uptown Station
Mattoon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between York and Kingston. Straight-line distance: 186.09 mi (299.48 km).
#1 York
Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 853 |
| Coordinates | 39.1714300, -87.6391900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kingston
Village in Illinois, USA
| Population | 1,160 |
| Coordinates | 39.8167100, -91.0279100 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kingston (-91.02791, 39.81671)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 384 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
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 | $31.75 | $63.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.81 | $71.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.19 | $78.37 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.66 | $89.32 |
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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