How far is York, IL from Knox, IL?
The driving distance from York, IL to Knox, IL is about 233.3 miles (375.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 184.3 miles (296.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 49m 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 04h 54m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between York and Knox.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York and Knox.
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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
31.3 mi · 46 min · IL 1
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Continue on IL Route 1
2.4 mi · 6 min · IL Route 1
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Continue on Georgetown Road
10 mi · 15 min · Georgetown Road
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Continue on 1575 E US 36
1700 ft · 29 sec · 1575 E US 36
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Continue on Georgetown Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road
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Continue on North State Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Street
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Continue on Georgetown Road
13.7 mi · 21 min · Georgetown Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 West: Champaign
1238 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West
2147 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
86.2 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
28.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island
14 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right
32.8 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 97: Lewistown
1770 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Knox Road 1020 East
1.4 mi · 5 min · Knox Road 1020 East
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Turn left onto Mine Road
2682 ft · 2 min · Mine Road
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Turn right onto Knox Station Road
45 m · 7 sec · Knox Station Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Knox Station Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between York and Knox.
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 74 West
Merge slight left
86.2 mi · 01h 33m
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.
Sunny leaving York and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Knox.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from York to Knox?
The road trip is about 233.3 miles (375.5 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?
Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.6 miles from York and 116.8 miles from Knox.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 184.3 miles (296.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 49 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 7:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.04 one way or $62.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around York and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Knox.
Stop Ideas Near Mansfield
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 Mansfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between York and Knox. Straight-line distance: 184.3 mi (296.6 km).
#1 York
Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 853 |
| Coordinates | 39.1714300, -87.6391900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Knox
County seat of Knox County, Tennessee, United States; third-largest city in Tennessee
| Population | 2,692 |
| Coordinates | 40.9342000, -90.2548500 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Knox (-90.25485, 40.9342)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 375 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
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 | $31.04 | $62.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.00 | $70.00 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.30 | $76.60 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.65 | $87.30 |
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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