How far is York, IL from Plano, IL?
The driving distance from York, IL to Plano, IL is about 218.5 miles (351.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178.5 miles (287.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 31m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 15m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between York and Plano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York and Plano.
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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
41.8 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 47: Gibson City, Mahomet
1604 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto County Road 400 East
684 ft · 17 sec · County Road 400 East
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Continue on County Road 350 East
4.5 mi · 7 min · County Road 350 East
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Continue on County Road 400 East
7.5 mi · 10 min · County Road 400 East
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Continue on County Road 450 East
2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 450 East
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Continue on North 450 East Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · North 450 East Road
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Continue on North 450E Road
117 m · 7 sec · North 450E Road
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Continue on South Sangamon Avenue
2297 ft · 55 sec · South Sangamon Avenue
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
2529 ft · 54 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn slight right
42 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
80.1 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Continue on South Bridge Street
3.7 mi · 7 min · South Bridge Street
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Turn left onto West Veterans Parkway
4.9 mi · 9 min · West Veterans Parkway
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Turn right onto South Center Street
619 ft · 19 sec · South Center Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
23 m · 2 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between York and Plano.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
80.1 mi · 01h 55m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving York and Mostly Sunny near Plano.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from York to Plano?
The road trip is about 218.5 miles (351.6 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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?
Lake of the Woods is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.3 miles from York and 109.2 miles from Plano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178.5 miles (287.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40 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 6:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.07 one way or $58.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around York and Mostly Sunny near Plano.
Stop Ideas Near Lake of the Woods
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 Lake of the Woods.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between York and Plano. Straight-line distance: 178.5 mi (287.26 km).
#1 York
Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 853 |
| Coordinates | 39.1714300, -87.6391900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plano
City in Kendall County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 11,879 |
| Coordinates | 41.6628100, -88.5370200 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plano (-88.53702, 41.66281)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 352 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $29.07 | $58.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.79 | $65.58 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.88 | $71.76 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.89 | $81.79 |
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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