How far is York, IL from Monmouth, IL?

The driving distance from York, IL to Monmouth, IL is about 255.8 miles (411.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199.4 miles (320.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 36m 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
255.74 mi
05h 18m
Flight
199.41 mi
320.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.41 mi
Kilometers
320.92 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.74 mi
Kilometers
411.58 km
Drive Time
05h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monmouth
Sun, May 31, 9:13 AM CDT
Return by in York
Sun, May 31, 2:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave York
2026-05-31T03:55
Arrive Monmouth
Sun, May 31, 9:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:18 AM to 1:18 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
6:24 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
Empire
IL

Township in McLean County, Illinois

From York
127.8 mi
02h 39m
To Monmouth
128 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    31.3 mi · 46 min · IL 1

  5. 5

    Continue on IL Route 1

    2.4 mi · 6 min · IL Route 1

  6. 6

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    10 mi · 15 min · Georgetown Road

  7. 7

    Continue on 1575 E US 36

    1700 ft · 29 sec · 1575 E US 36

  8. 8

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North State Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    13.7 mi · 21 min · Georgetown Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 West: Champaign

    1238 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West

    2147 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    86.2 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

    28.4 mi · 31 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island

    14 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island

    1 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    38.2 mi · 41 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Galesburg

    1583 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square

    112 m · 6 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary onto West Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    1917 ft · 47 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    13.3 mi · 16 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Public Square

    94 m · 6 sec · East Broadway

  26. 26

    Exit the rotary onto East Broadway

    90 m · 10 sec · East Broadway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    65 m · 9 sec · South 1st Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
155 mi · 60%
IL 1
31.3 mi · 12%
Georgetown Road
29.8 mi · 12%
I 474 West
14 mi · 5%
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
13.3 mi · 5%
IL Route 1
2.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 74 West

Merge slight left

86.2 mi · 01h 33m

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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.4 mi
199.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Empire
02h 39m from York
Leave By
6:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving York and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Monmouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 255.8 miles (411.6 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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?

Empire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.8 miles from York and 128 miles from Monmouth.

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

The direct path is about 199.4 miles (320.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.4 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 6:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.01 one way or $68.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around York and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Monmouth.

Stop Ideas Near Empire

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

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

RAIL

Uptown Station

33 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

45 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

46 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Lincoln

58 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between York and Monmouth. Straight-line distance: 199.41 mi (320.92 km).

York

#1 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Monmouth

#2 Monmouth

City in Warren County, Illinois, United States

Population8,801
Coordinates40.9114300, -90.6473600
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: York (-87.63919, 39.17143)
End: Monmouth (-90.64736, 40.91143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 412 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.02 gal
34.16 L · about $34.01
Round trip
$68.03
18.04 gal · 68.32 L
Estimated CO2
80.2 kg one way
Round trip: 160.3 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.01 $68.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.36 $76.72
Premium $4.65 $41.98 $83.96
Diesel $5.30 $47.84 $95.68

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between York and Monmouth. The current time is 03:55:03.

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.