How far is York, IL from Normal, IL?

The driving distance from York, IL to Normal, IL is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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
152.68 mi
03h 30m
Flight
117.25 mi
188.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.25 mi
Kilometers
188.69 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.68 mi
Kilometers
245.72 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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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 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Normal
Tue, May 5, 10:03 AM CDT
Return by in York
Tue, May 5, 1:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave York
2026-05-05T06:33
Arrive Normal
Tue, May 5, 10:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 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
10:00 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Oakwood
IL

Village in Oakwood Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States

From York
76.3 mi
01h 45m
To Normal
76.4 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SSW
Destination
59°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    78.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 South, US 51 Business North: Bloomington

    1673 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South East Street

    2856 ft · 2 min · South East Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Beaufort Street

    677 ft · 23 sec · West Beaufort Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South University Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South University Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Willow Street

    771 ft · 27 sec · West Willow Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    32 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
78.8 mi · 52%
IL 1
31.3 mi · 20%
Georgetown Road
29.8 mi · 20%
South Main Street
2.75 mi · 2%
IL Route 1
2.4 mi · 2%
East 150th Road
1.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 74 West

Merge slight left

78.2 mi · 01h 25m

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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.4 mi
117.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakwood
01h 45m from York
Leave By
10:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving York and Showers And Thunderstorms near Normal.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Oakwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.3 miles from York and 76.4 miles from Normal.

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

The direct path is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 10:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.33 one way or $40.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around York and Showers And Thunderstorms near Normal.

Stop Ideas Near Oakwood

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

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

BUS

Danville, Illinois

12 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

39 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

39 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

74 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between York and Normal. Straight-line distance: 117.25 mi (188.69 km).

York

#1 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Normal

#2 Normal

Town in McLean County, Illinois, United States

Population54,451
Coordinates40.5142000, -88.9906300
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: York (-87.63919, 39.17143)
End: Normal (-88.99063, 40.5142)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.39 gal
20.39 L · about $20.33
Round trip
$40.65
10.78 gal · 40.78 L
Estimated CO2
47.9 kg one way
Round trip: 95.8 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.33 $40.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.92 $45.85
Premium $4.65 $25.09 $50.17
Diesel $5.30 $28.59 $57.18

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 Normal. The current time is 06:33:13.

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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.