How far is York, IL from Oak Park, IL?

The driving distance from York, IL to Oak Park, IL is about 232 miles (373.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.7 miles (302 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 16m 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
231.96 mi
05h 08m
Flight
187.65 mi
301.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.65 mi
Kilometers
301.99 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.96 mi
Kilometers
373.3 km
Drive Time
05h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Park
Sun, Apr 19, 9:08 AM CDT
Return by in York
Sun, Apr 19, 2:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave York
2026-04-19T03:59
Arrive Oak Park
Sun, Apr 19, 9:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:08 AM to 1:08 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
6:44 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
Ludlow
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From York
116 mi
02h 34m
To Oak Park
115.9 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between York and Oak Park.

  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

    30.7 mi · 46 min · IL 1

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Jasper Street

    10.7 mi · 19 min · West Jasper Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East 1200th Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East 1200th Road

  7. 7

    Continue on East 1220th Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East 1220th Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East 1225th Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 1225th Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East 1850th Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East 1850th Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Illinois Route 133

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Illinois Route 133

  11. 11

    Continue on E County Road 200 N

    3.6 mi · 6 min · E County Road 200 N

  12. 12

    Continue on Illinois Route 133

    1 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 133

  13. 13

    Continue on East County Road 200 North

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East County Road 200 North

  14. 14

    Continue on E County Road 200 N

    1.6 mi · 3 min · E County Road 200 N

  15. 15

    Continue on East County Road 200 North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East County Road 200 North

  16. 16

    Continue on E County Road 200 N

    3.6 mi · 6 min · E County Road 200 N

  17. 17

    Continue on East County Road 200 North

    1550 ft · 33 sec · East County Road 200 North

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right toward I-57 North: Champaign

    1506 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    138.1 mi · 2 hr 28 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Vollmer Road

    1475 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Vollmer Road West

    159 m · 17 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Vollmer Road

    1892 ft · 40 sec · Vollmer Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Cicero Avenue

    10.8 mi · 17 min · Cicero Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on South Cicero Avenue

    13.6 mi · 23 min · South Cicero Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Madison Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Madison Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Austin Boulevard

    713 ft · 28 sec · North Austin Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Washington Boulevard

    2681 ft · 1 min · Washington Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Ridgeland Avenue

    1210 ft · 35 sec · South Ridgeland Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Ridgeland Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 North
138 mi · 60%
IL 1
30.7 mi · 13%
South Cicero Avenue
13.6 mi · 6%
Cicero Avenue
10.8 mi · 5%
West Jasper Street
10.7 mi · 5%
E County Road 200 N
8.78 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I-57 North

Merge slight left

138 mi · 02h 28m

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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.3 mi
187.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ludlow
02h 34m from York
Leave By
6:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny leaving York and Mostly Sunny near Oak Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from York to Oak Park?

The road trip is about 232 miles (373.3 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?

Ludlow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116 miles from York and 115.9 miles from Oak Park.

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

The direct path is about 187.7 miles (302 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 6:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.85 one way or $61.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny around York and Mostly Sunny near Oak Park.

Stop Ideas Near Ludlow

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

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

RAIL

Rantoul

9 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

32 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

43 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

51 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between York and Oak Park. Straight-line distance: 187.65 mi (301.99 km).

York

#1 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Oak Park

#2 Oak Park

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois

Population51,852
Coordinates41.8850300, -87.7845000
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: York (-87.63919, 39.17143)
End: Oak Park (-87.7845, 41.88503)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.18 gal
30.98 L · about $30.85
Round trip
$61.69
16.36 gal · 61.96 L
Estimated CO2
72.7 kg one way
Round trip: 145.4 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.85 $61.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.79 $69.58
Premium $4.65 $38.07 $76.14
Diesel $5.30 $43.39 $86.77

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between York and Oak Park. The current time is 03:59:56.

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.