How far is York, IL from New Baden, IL?
The driving distance from York, IL to New Baden, IL is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.3 miles (192 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Effingham County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between York and New Baden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York and New Baden.
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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
61.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40, IL 143: Pierron, Highland
1685 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Steiner Road
1396 ft · 24 sec · Steiner Road
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Continue on US Highway 40
3.3 mi · 5 min · US Highway 40
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 40
50 m · 3 sec · US Highway 40
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 40
2644 ft · 53 sec · US Highway 40
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
1716 ft · 48 sec · Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 6th Street
83 m · 8 sec · 6th Street
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Continue on Walnut Street
1437 ft · 42 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
2488 ft · 1 min · Broadway
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Turn left onto New Trenton Road
1054 ft · 30 sec · New Trenton Road
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Continue on IL 160
9.3 mi · 15 min · IL 160
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Continue on Illinois Route 160
4.5 mi · 6 min · Illinois Route 160
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Turn right onto Carlyle Road
136 m · 9 sec · Carlyle Road
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Continue on East Hanover Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Hanover Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Hanover Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between York and New Baden.
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
61.7 mi · 01h 07m
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near New Baden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from York to New Baden?
The road trip is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Altamont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.7 miles from York and 73.9 miles from New Baden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.3 miles (192 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 10:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around York and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near New Baden.
Stop Ideas Near Altamont
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 Altamont.
Effingham
Mattoon station
Centralia station
Mt. Vernon, IL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between York and New Baden. Straight-line distance: 119.32 mi (192.02 km).
#1 York
Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 853 |
| Coordinates | 39.1714300, -87.6391900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Baden
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 3,205 |
| Coordinates | 38.5350500, -89.7006500 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Baden (-89.70065, 38.53505)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $19.65 | $39.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.16 | $44.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.25 | $48.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.63 | $55.27 |
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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