How far is York, IL from Lake Barrington, IL?

The driving distance from York, IL to Lake Barrington, IL is about 268.7 miles (432.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.8 miles (340.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
268.72 mi
05h 49m
Flight
211.83 mi
340.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.83 mi
Kilometers
340.91 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
268.72 mi
Kilometers
432.46 km
Drive Time
05h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Barrington
Sun, Apr 19, 11:04 PM CDT
Return by in York
Mon, Apr 20, 4:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave York
2026-04-19T17:14
Arrive Lake Barrington
Sun, Apr 19, 11:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:50 AM to 1:50 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
5:20 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
Buckley
IL

Human settlement in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America

From York
134.4 mi
02h 54m
To Lake Barrington
134.3 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between York and Lake Barrington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between York and Lake Barrington.

  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

    145.1 mi · 2 hr 38 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin

    1718 ft · 33 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    20.8 mi · 26 min · Tri-State Tollway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago

    98 m · 8 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290 West: Rockford

    1.4 km · 2 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Charles Road West

    1751 ft · 43 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 17 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    8.9 mi · 12 min

  30. 30

    Continue on Lake Cook Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lake Cook Road

  31. 31

    Continue on North Rand Road

    4.4 mi · 5 min · North Rand Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2018 ft · 53 sec · West Main Street

  33. 33

    Continue on State Route 22

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 22

  34. 34

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  35. 35

    Turn left onto West Miller Road

    3142 ft · 2 min · West Miller Road

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Miller Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between York and Lake Barrington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
36 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 North
145 mi · 54%
IL 1
30.7 mi · 11%
Tri-State Tollway
22.8 mi · 8%
Saint Charles Road West
22.6 mi · 8%
West Jasper Street
10.7 mi · 4%
E County Road 200 N
8.78 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-57 North

Merge slight left

145 mi · 02h 38m

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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.9 mi
211.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buckley
02h 54m from York
Leave By
5:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny leaving York and Sunny near Lake Barrington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from York to Lake Barrington?

The road trip is about 268.7 miles (432.5 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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?

Buckley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.4 miles from York and 134.3 miles from Lake Barrington.

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

The direct path is about 211.8 miles (340.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.9 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 5:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.75 one way or $71.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny around York and Sunny near Lake Barrington.

Stop Ideas Near Buckley

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

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

RAIL

Gilman

19 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Rantoul

33 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

56 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Pontiac station

59 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between York and Lake Barrington. Straight-line distance: 211.83 mi (340.91 km).

York

#1 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Lake Barrington

#2 Lake Barrington

Village in the United States

Population4,840
Coordinates42.2125200, -88.1525800
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: York (-87.63919, 39.17143)
End: Lake Barrington (-88.15258, 42.21252)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 432 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.48 gal
35.89 L · about $35.75
Round trip
$71.50
18.96 gal · 71.78 L
Estimated CO2
84.2 kg one way
Round trip: 168.5 kg / 371 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.75 $71.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.32 $80.64
Premium $4.65 $44.12 $88.24
Diesel $5.30 $50.28 $100.56

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between York and Lake Barrington. The current time is 17:14:39.

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.