How far is York, IL from Lansing, IL?
The driving distance from York, IL to Lansing, IL is about 188.5 miles (303.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 43m 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 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in Newell Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between York and Lansing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York and Lansing.
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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
17.8 mi · 27 min · IL 1
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Take the ramp right toward IL 1
1963 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight left toward National Avenue, West Terre Haute, Terre Haute
3264 ft · 51 sec
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Continue on West National Avenue
3.5 mi · 6 min · West National Avenue
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Turn left onto N 3rd Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · N 3rd Street
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Continue on US 150
4.5 mi · 7 min · US 150
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Turn right onto Pennington Road
1383 ft · 1 min · Pennington Road
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Continue straight
1740 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
58.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Continue straight
80.6 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Turn left onto West Lincoln Highway
746 ft · 24 sec · West Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Joliet Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · Joliet Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Glenwood Dyer Road
3122 ft · 55 sec · Glenwood Dyer Road
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Turn right onto South Burnham Avenue
3.5 mi · 6 min · South Burnham Avenue
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
32 m · 4 sec · Ridge Road
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Turn right
7 m · 2 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 Lansing.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Pennington Road
Continue straight
80.6 mi · 01h 46m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving York and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Lansing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from York to Lansing?
The road trip is about 188.5 miles (303.4 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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?
Bismarck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.3 miles from York and 94.2 miles from Lansing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 8:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.08 one way or $50.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around York and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Lansing.
Stop Ideas Near Bismarck
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 Bismarck.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between York and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 165.45 mi (266.26 km).
#1 York
Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 853 |
| Coordinates | 39.1714300, -87.6391900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lansing
Village in Illinois, USA
| Population | 27,059 |
| Coordinates | 41.5647600, -87.5389300 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lansing (-87.53893, 41.56476)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 303 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $25.08 | $50.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.28 | $56.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.95 | $61.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.27 | $70.54 |
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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