How far is York, IL from Lyons, IL?

The driving distance from York, IL to Lyons, IL is about 228 miles (367 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.8 miles (294.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
228.07 mi
05h 01m
Flight
182.78 mi
294.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.78 mi
Kilometers
294.16 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.07 mi
Kilometers
367.04 km
Drive Time
05h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lyons
Thu, Apr 23, 8:11 AM CDT
Return by in York
Thu, Apr 23, 1:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave York
2026-04-23T03:10
Arrive Lyons
Thu, Apr 23, 8:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 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
6:58 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
Rantoul
IL

Village in Illinois

From York
114.1 mi
02h 30m
To Lyons
114 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between York and Lyons.

  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

    138.1 mi · 2 hr 28 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Vollmer Road

    1475 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Vollmer Road West

    159 m · 17 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Vollmer Road

    1892 ft · 40 sec · Vollmer Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Cicero Avenue

    8.7 mi · 14 min · Cicero Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Cal Sag Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cal Sag Road

  25. 25

    Continue on West Calumet Sag Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Calumet Sag Road

  26. 26

    Continue on West College Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West College Drive

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Harlem Avenue

    9.3 mi · 16 min · Harlem Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 47th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 47th Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Prescott Avenue

    2237 ft · 38 sec · Prescott Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on Joliet Road

    157 m · 10 sec · Joliet Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Amelia Avenue

    15 m · 8 sec · Amelia Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto 43rd Street

    4 m · 1 sec · 43rd Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 43rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 North
138 mi · 61%
IL 1
30.7 mi · 13%
West Jasper Street
10.7 mi · 5%
Harlem Avenue
9.32 mi · 4%
E County Road 200 N
8.78 mi · 4%
Cicero Avenue
8.68 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I-57 North

Merge slight left

138 mi · 02h 28m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.2 mi
182.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rantoul
02h 30m from York
Leave By
6:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving York and Mostly Sunny near Lyons.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from York to Lyons?

The road trip is about 228 miles (367 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?

Rantoul is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.1 miles from York and 114 miles from Lyons.

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

The direct path is about 182.8 miles (294.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.2 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 6:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.36 one way or $60.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around York and Mostly Sunny near Lyons.

Stop Ideas Near Rantoul

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

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

RAIL

Rantoul

West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

23 mi away
45 East University Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

49 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Gilman

52 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between York and Lyons. Straight-line distance: 182.78 mi (294.16 km).

York

#1 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Lyons

#2 Lyons

Village in Illinois United States of America

Population10,247
Coordinates41.8133700, -87.8181100
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: York (-87.63919, 39.17143)
End: Lyons (-87.81811, 41.81337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 367 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.05 gal
30.46 L · about $30.36
Round trip
$60.71
16.1 gal · 60.92 L
Estimated CO2
71.5 kg one way
Round trip: 143.1 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.36 $60.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.24 $68.47
Premium $4.65 $37.46 $74.93
Diesel $5.30 $42.70 $85.39

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between York and Lyons. The current time is 03:10:10.

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.