How far is York, IL from Macon, IL?

The driving distance from York, IL to Macon, IL is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
114.43 mi
02h 53m
Flight
81.54 mi
131.22 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.54 mi
Kilometers
131.22 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.43 mi
Kilometers
184.15 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Mon, May 4, 10:25 PM CDT
Return by in York
Tue, May 5, 1:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave York
2026-05-04T19:31
Arrive Macon
Mon, May 4, 10:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in York
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Charleston
IL

City in Illinois

From York
57.2 mi
01h 26m
To Macon
57.2 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph SSW
Destination
77°F
Monday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.3 mi · 5 min · IL 1

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Angling Road

    9 mi · 16 min · East Angling Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Angling Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · East Angling Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South York Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South York Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Cleone Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Cleone Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1910 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 130

    1542 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Haughton Highway

    530 ft · 9 sec · North Haughton Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on 1700E

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 1700E

  14. 14

    Continue on North Haughton Highway

    1945 ft · 33 sec · North Haughton Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road 1775 E

    1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 1775 E

  16. 16

    Continue on County Road 1825 E

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 1825 E

  17. 17

    Continue on Route 130

    10 mi · 15 min · Route 130

  18. 18

    Continue on Illinois Route 130

    1.2 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 130

  19. 19

    Continue on 18th Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Illinois Route 16

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Illinois Route 16

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Lerna Road

    2702 ft · 57 sec · Lerna Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Dewitt Avenue East

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Dewitt Avenue East

  24. 24

    Continue on Route 121

    33.8 mi · 49 min · Route 121

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on East Elwin Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · East Elwin Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Business Route 51

    2796 ft · 47 sec · South Business Route 51

  28. 28

    Take the ramp straight toward South Business Route 51

    4.1 mi · 5 min · South Business Route 51

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East Andrews Street Road

    937 ft · 41 sec · East Andrews Street Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Andrews Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 121
33.8 mi · 30%
North Cleone Road
16.9 mi · 15%
East Angling Road
13.7 mi · 12%
Route 130
9.97 mi · 9%
Dewitt Avenue East
5.77 mi · 5%
Illinois Route 16
5.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Route 121

Continue on Route 121

33.8 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.9 mi
81.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charleston
01h 26m from York
Leave By
12:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving York and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Macon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Charleston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from York and 57.2 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 12:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.23 one way or $30.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around York and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Macon.

Stop Ideas Near Charleston

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

17 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

53 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

69 mi away
45 East University Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

83 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between York and Macon. Straight-line distance: 81.54 mi (131.22 km).

York

#1 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
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#2 Macon

City in Illinois

Population1,102
Coordinates39.7128200, -88.9970200
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: York (-87.63919, 39.17143)
End: Macon (-88.99702, 39.71282)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.04 gal
15.28 L · about $15.23
Round trip
$30.47
8.08 gal · 30.56 L
Estimated CO2
35.9 kg one way
Round trip: 71.8 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.23 $30.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.18 $34.36
Premium $4.65 $18.80 $37.60
Diesel $5.30 $21.43 $42.86

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between York and Macon. The current time is 19:31:47.

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.