How far is York, IL from Mackinaw, IL?
The driving distance from York, IL to Mackinaw, IL is about 172.4 miles (277.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.2 miles (211.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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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 03h 56m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Champaign County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between York and Mackinaw.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York and Mackinaw.
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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
31.3 mi · 46 min · IL 1
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Continue on IL Route 1
2.4 mi · 6 min · IL Route 1
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Continue on Georgetown Road
10 mi · 15 min · Georgetown Road
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Continue on 1575 E US 36
1700 ft · 29 sec · 1575 E US 36
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Continue on Georgetown Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road
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Continue on North State Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Street
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Continue on Georgetown Road
13.7 mi · 21 min · Georgetown Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 West: Champaign
1238 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West
2147 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
82.8 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 9: Pekin
1843 ft · 42 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Market Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Market Street
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Continue on East 1400 North Road
6.2 mi · 9 min · East 1400 North Road
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Turn right onto North 475 East Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · North 475 East Road
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Keep slight left to continue on East 1650 North Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · East 1650 North Road
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Continue on East 1660 North Road
2733 ft · 55 sec · East 1660 North Road
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Continue on East 1675 North Road
6.4 mi · 11 min · East 1675 North Road
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Turn right onto Orchard Street
2606 ft · 1 min · Orchard Street
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Turn right onto East Fast Avenue
12 m · 1 sec · East Fast Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Fast Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between York and Mackinaw.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 74 West
Merge slight left
82.8 mi · 01h 30m
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.
Sunny leaving York and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mackinaw.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from York to Mackinaw?
The road trip is about 172.4 miles (277.4 km) and usually takes 03h 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?
Ogden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.1 miles from York and 86.2 miles from Mackinaw.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.2 miles (211.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 9:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.93 one way or $45.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around York and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mackinaw.
Stop Ideas Near Ogden
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 Ogden.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between York and Mackinaw. Straight-line distance: 131.18 mi (211.11 km).
#1 York
Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 853 |
| Coordinates | 39.1714300, -87.6391900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mackinaw
City in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 2,430 |
| Coordinates | 40.5369800, -89.3575900 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mackinaw (-89.35759, 40.53698)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $22.93 | $45.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.86 | $51.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.30 | $56.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.25 | $64.50 |
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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