How far is York, IL from Louisville, IL?
The driving distance from York, IL to Louisville, IL is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lawrence County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between York and Louisville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York and Louisville.
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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 left onto IL 1
12.5 mi · 19 min · IL 1
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Continue on County Road 1400E
9.7 mi · 14 min · County Road 1400E
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Continue on 1200E
7.9 mi · 12 min · 1200E
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Take the ramp right
1065 ft · 29 sec
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Merge left
45.4 mi · 59 min
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Turn right onto County Road 925 E
6.3 mi · 9 min · County Road 925 E
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
1711 ft · 47 sec · Chestnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between York and Louisville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
1200E
Merge left
45.4 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny leaving York and Sunny near Louisville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from York to Louisville?
The road trip is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km) and usually takes 02h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sumner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.3 miles from York and 42.3 miles from Louisville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.28 one way or $22.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 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 Louisville.
Stop Ideas Near Sumner
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 Sumner.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between York and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 53.96 mi (86.84 km).
#1 York
Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 853 |
| Coordinates | 39.1714300, -87.6391900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Louisville
Village in Illinois
| Population | 1,087 |
| Coordinates | 38.7722700, -88.5025500 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
End: Louisville (-88.50255, 38.77227)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.28 | $22.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.72 | $25.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.92 | $27.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.86 | $31.72 |
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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