How far is York, IL from Peoria Heights, IL?
The driving distance from York, IL to Peoria Heights, IL is about 193.7 miles (311.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.5 miles (240.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Champaign County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between York and Peoria Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York and Peoria Heights.
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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
31.3 mi · 46 min · IL 1
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Continue on IL Route 1
2.4 mi · 6 min · IL Route 1
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Continue on Georgetown Road
10 mi · 15 min · Georgetown Road
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Continue on 1575 E US 36
1700 ft · 29 sec · 1575 E US 36
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Continue on Georgetown Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road
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Continue on North State Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Street
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Continue on Georgetown Road
13.7 mi · 21 min · Georgetown Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 West: Champaign
1238 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West
2147 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
86.2 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
28.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Glen Oak Avenue
1227 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Spalding Avenue
13 m · 1 sec · Spalding Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Spalding Avenue
64 m · 7 sec · Spalding Avenue
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Turn right onto Northeast Glen Oak Avenue
1894 ft · 53 sec · Northeast Glen Oak Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northeast Glen Oak Avenue
35 m · 3 sec · Northeast Glen Oak Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Glen Oak Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Northeast Glen Oak Avenue
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Continue on North Prospect Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · North Prospect Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Prospect Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between York and Peoria Heights.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 74 West
Merge slight left
86.2 mi · 01h 33m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving York and Partly Cloudy near Peoria Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from York to Peoria Heights?
The road trip is about 193.7 miles (311.8 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?
Urbana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.8 miles from York and 96.9 miles from Peoria Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.5 miles (240.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.2 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 8:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.79 one way or $51.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around York and Partly Cloudy near Peoria Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Urbana
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 Urbana.
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Mattoon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between York and Peoria Heights. Straight-line distance: 149.5 mi (240.6 km).
#1 York
Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 853 |
| Coordinates | 39.1714300, -87.6391900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Peoria Heights
Village in eastern Peoria County, Illinois
| Population | 5,722 |
| Coordinates | 40.7472600, -89.5739800 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: Peoria Heights (-89.57398, 40.74726)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 312 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $25.79 | $51.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.09 | $58.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.83 | $63.67 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.28 | $72.56 |
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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