How far is York, IL from Mount Pleasant, IL?

The driving distance from York, IL to Mount Pleasant, IL is about 197.9 miles (318.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142 miles (228.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m 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
197.92 mi
03h 57m
Flight
141.99 mi
228.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.99 mi
Kilometers
228.51 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.92 mi
Kilometers
318.52 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Pleasant
Thu, Apr 16, 2:35 PM CDT
Return by in York
Thu, Apr 16, 6:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave York
2026-04-16T10:37
Arrive Mount Pleasant
Thu, Apr 16, 2:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:06 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
Alma
IL

City in Illinois, USA

From York
99 mi
01h 58m
To Mount Pleasant
98.9 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between York and Mount Pleasant.

  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

    43 mi · 47 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

    61.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 146: Anna, Vienna

    1311 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 770N

    1241 ft · 21 sec · 770N

  15. 15

    Continue on 765N

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 765N

  16. 16

    Continue on 750N

    1350 ft · 23 sec · 750N

  17. 17

    Continue on 745N

    1.6 km · 1 min · 745N

  18. 18

    Continue on 740N

    1.3 km · 1 min · 740N

  19. 19

    Continue on 750N

    1.2 km · 1 min · 750N

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Mt Pleasant Road

    3262 ft · 2 min · Mt Pleasant Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mt Pleasant Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
65.7 mi · 33%
Ken Gray Expressway
61.7 mi · 31%
North Cleone Road
43.9 mi · 22%
East Angling Road
13.7 mi · 7%
IL 1
3.3 mi · 2%
East 150th Road
1.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

65.7 mi · 01h 11m

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
03h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.9 mi
142 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alma
01h 58m from York
Leave By
9:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving York and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Pleasant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from York to Mount Pleasant?

The road trip is about 197.9 miles (318.5 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?

Alma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99 miles from York and 98.9 miles from Mount Pleasant.

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

The direct path is about 142 miles (228.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.32 one way or $52.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around York and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Pleasant.

Stop Ideas Near Alma

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

29 mi away
108 East Broadway
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

46 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard
RAIL

Effingham

54 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Du Quoin

84 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between York and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 141.99 mi (228.51 km).

York

#1 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Mount Pleasant

#2 Mount Pleasant

Township of Illinois

Population4,670
Coordinates37.4520000, -89.0736900
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: York (-87.63919, 39.17143)
End: Mount Pleasant (-89.07369, 37.452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.98 gal
26.44 L · about $26.32
Round trip
$52.64
13.96 gal · 52.88 L
Estimated CO2
62 kg one way
Round trip: 124.1 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.32 $52.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.69 $59.37
Premium $4.65 $32.48 $64.97
Diesel $5.30 $37.02 $74.04

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between York and Mount Pleasant. The current time is 10:37:56.

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.