How far is York, IL from New Athens, IL?
The driving distance from York, IL to New Athens, IL is about 176.3 miles (283.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134 miles (215.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m 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 50m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between York and New Athens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York and New Athens.
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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
3.3 mi · 5 min · IL 1
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Turn left onto East Angling Road
9 mi · 16 min · East Angling Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Angling Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · East Angling Road
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Continue on South York Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South York Street
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Continue on North Cleone Road
1.5 km · 2 min · North Cleone Road
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Turn left
1910 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
43 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis
71.4 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 4: Staunton, Lebanon
1665 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left
11.7 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Carlyle Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Carlyle Avenue
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Turn left onto North Green Mount Road
3 mi · 7 min · North Green Mount Road
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Turn left
12.8 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto White Cabin Lodge Road
158 m · 14 sec · White Cabin Lodge Road
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Continue on South Van Buren Street
568 ft · 16 sec · South Van Buren Street
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Turn right onto South Benton Street
2721 ft · 2 min · South Benton Street
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Turn right onto Chester Street
19 m · 3 sec · Chester Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chester Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between York and New Athens.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 70 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis
71.4 mi · 01h 17m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving York and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Athens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from York to New Athens?
The road trip is about 176.3 miles (283.7 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?
Brownstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88 miles from York and 88.2 miles from New Athens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134 miles (215.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 9:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.46 one way or $46.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around York and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Athens.
Stop Ideas Near Brownstown
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 Brownstown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between York and New Athens. Straight-line distance: 133.97 mi (215.61 km).
#1 York
Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 853 |
| Coordinates | 39.1714300, -87.6391900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Athens
Village in St.
| Population | 1,865 |
| Coordinates | 38.3264400, -89.8770500 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Athens (-89.87705, 38.32644)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $23.46 | $46.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.45 | $52.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.95 | $57.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.99 | $65.98 |
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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