How far is York, IL from Paxton, IL?
The driving distance from York, IL to Paxton, IL is about 124.7 miles (200.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Douglas County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between York and Paxton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York and Paxton.
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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
30.7 mi · 46 min · IL 1
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Turn left onto West Jasper Street
10.7 mi · 19 min · West Jasper Street
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Continue on East 1200th Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · East 1200th Road
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Continue on East 1220th Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · East 1220th Road
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Continue on East 1225th Road
1.1 km · 1 min · East 1225th Road
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Continue on East 1850th Road
1 mi · 2 min · East 1850th Road
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Continue on Illinois Route 133
5.3 mi · 9 min · Illinois Route 133
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Continue on E County Road 200 N
3.6 mi · 6 min · E County Road 200 N
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Continue on Illinois Route 133
1 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 133
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Continue on East County Road 200 North
1.5 mi · 3 min · East County Road 200 North
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Continue on E County Road 200 N
1.6 mi · 3 min · E County Road 200 N
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Continue on East County Road 200 North
1.2 mi · 2 min · East County Road 200 North
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Continue on E County Road 200 N
3.6 mi · 6 min · E County Road 200 N
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Continue on East County Road 200 North
1550 ft · 33 sec · East County Road 200 North
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Take the ramp right toward I-57 North: Champaign
1506 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
57 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 9: Paxton, Gibson City
1932 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Ottawa Road
2640 ft · 45 sec · Ottawa Road
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Continue on South Market Street
985 ft · 18 sec · South Market Street
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Turn right onto East Patton Street
133 m · 13 sec · East Patton Street
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Turn left onto South Railroad Avenue
1304 ft · 24 sec · South Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto East Pells Street
53 m · 5 sec · East Pells Street
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Turn right
5 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between York and Paxton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I-57 North
Merge slight left
57 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving York and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Paxton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from York to Paxton?
The road trip is about 124.7 miles (200.7 km) and usually takes 02h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Arcola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from York and 62.3 miles from Paxton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.59 one way or $33.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around York and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Paxton.
Stop Ideas Near Arcola
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 Arcola.
Mattoon station
Illinois Terminal
Effingham
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between York and Paxton. Straight-line distance: 92.29 mi (148.52 km).
#1 York
Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 853 |
| Coordinates | 39.1714300, -87.6391900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Paxton
City in Ford County, Illinois
| Population | 4,117 |
| Coordinates | 40.4603100, -88.0953200 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paxton (-88.09532, 40.46031)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $16.59 | $33.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.71 | $37.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.48 | $40.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.34 | $46.68 |
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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