How far is York, IL from Lake in the Hills, IL?

The driving distance from York, IL to Lake in the Hills, IL is about 278.4 miles (448 km), with a travel time of about 05h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.1 miles (339.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 52m 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
278.36 mi
05h 56m
Flight
211.12 mi
339.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.12 mi
Kilometers
339.76 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
278.36 mi
Kilometers
447.98 km
Drive Time
05h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake in the Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 2:39 AM CDT
Return by in York
Wed, Apr 15, 8:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave York
2026-04-14T20:42
Arrive Lake in the Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 2:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:56 AM to 1:56 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
5:08 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
Onarga
IL

Village in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America

From York
139.2 mi
02h 58m
To Lake in the Hills
139.2 mi
02h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between York and Lake in the Hills.

  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

    10.3 mi · 13 min · Tri-State Tollway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 190 West, I 90: O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Rockford, River Road

    1071 ft · 26 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West Toll, I 90 East: Rockford, Chicago

    1534 ft · 38 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 Toll West: Rockford

    1.3 km · 2 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    929 ft · 12 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    24.8 mi · 27 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Randall Road

    1726 ft · 42 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Crystal Lake, Gilberts, Airport

    78 m · 6 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Randall Road

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Randall Road

  32. 32

    Continue on North Randall Road

    2234 ft · 45 sec · North Randall Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto West Acorn Lane

    1346 ft · 1 min · West Acorn Lane

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Acorn Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
34 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 North
145 mi · 52%
Tri-State Tollway
31.1 mi · 11%
IL 1
30.7 mi · 11%
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
25 mi · 9%
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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.3 mi
211.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Onarga
02h 58m from York
Leave By
5:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving York and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lake in the Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from York to Lake in the Hills?

The road trip is about 278.4 miles (448 km) and usually takes 05h 56m 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?

Onarga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.2 miles from York and 139.2 miles from Lake in the Hills.

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

The direct path is about 211.1 miles (339.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.3 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 5:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.03 one way or $74.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around York and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lake in the Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Onarga

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

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

RAIL

Gilman

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

Kankakee

46 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

47 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Dwight station

55 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between York and Lake in the Hills. Straight-line distance: 211.12 mi (339.76 km).

York

#1 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Lake in the Hills

#2 Lake in the Hills

Village in Illinois

Population28,345
Coordinates42.1816900, -88.3303600
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: York (-87.63919, 39.17143)
End: Lake in the Hills (-88.33036, 42.18169)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 448 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.82 gal
37.18 L · about $37.03
Round trip
$74.06
19.64 gal · 74.36 L
Estimated CO2
87.3 kg one way
Round trip: 174.5 kg / 385 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.03 $74.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.76 $83.53
Premium $4.65 $45.70 $91.40
Diesel $5.30 $52.09 $104.17

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between York and Lake in the Hills. The current time is 20:42:45.

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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.