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

The driving distance from York, IL to Park Forest, IL is about 193.2 miles (310.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.3 miles (258 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m 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
193.2 mi
04h 26m
Flight
160.31 mi
257.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.31 mi
Kilometers
257.99 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.2 mi
Kilometers
310.92 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Park Forest
Sun, Apr 19, 3:26 PM CDT
Return by in York
Sun, Apr 19, 7:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave York
2026-04-19T10:59
Arrive Park Forest
Sun, Apr 19, 3:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 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
8:06 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
Bismarck
IL

Village in Newell Township, Vermilion County, Illinois

From York
96.7 mi
02h 13m
To Park Forest
96.6 mi
02h 13m

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

Slight Chance Snow Showers then 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 Park Forest.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.8 mi · 27 min · IL 1

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward IL 1

    1963 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward National Avenue, West Terre Haute, Terre Haute

    3264 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on West National Avenue

    3.5 mi · 6 min · West National Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto N 3rd Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · N 3rd Street

  10. 10

    Continue on US 150

    4.5 mi · 7 min · US 150

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Pennington Road

    1383 ft · 1 min · Pennington Road

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1740 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    58.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Belshaw Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Belshaw Road

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    17 mi · 25 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Dixie Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Dixie Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West New Monee Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West New Monee Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Western Avenue

    5 mi · 9 min · South Western Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Westwood Drive

    19 m · 2 sec · Westwood Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Westwood Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennington Road
64.7 mi · 33%
IL 1
27.8 mi · 14%
Belshaw Road
20.5 mi · 11%
South Western Avenue
4.97 mi · 3%
US 150
4.49 mi · 2%
West National Avenue
3.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennington Road

Continue straight

64.1 mi · 01h 21m

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
04h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.9 mi
160.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bismarck
02h 13m from York
Leave By
8:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 193.2 miles (310.9 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?

Bismarck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.7 miles from York and 96.6 miles from Park Forest.

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

The direct path is about 160.3 miles (258 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 8:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.72 one way or $51.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bismarck

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

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

BUS

Danville, Illinois

16 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Rantoul

47 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

56 mi away
45 East University Ave.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

63 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between York and Park Forest. Straight-line distance: 160.31 mi (257.99 km).

York

#1 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

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

#2 Park Forest

Village in United States of America

Population20,937
Coordinates41.4914200, -87.6744900
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: York (-87.63919, 39.17143)
End: Park Forest (-87.67449, 41.49142)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 311 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.82 gal
25.81 L · about $25.72
Round trip
$51.44
13.64 gal · 51.62 L
Estimated CO2
60.6 kg one way
Round trip: 121.2 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.72 $51.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.01 $58.01
Premium $4.65 $31.74 $63.48
Diesel $5.30 $36.17 $72.35

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 Park Forest. The current time is 10:59:39.

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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.