How far is York, IL from Polo, IL?
The driving distance from York, IL to Polo, IL is about 273.9 miles (440.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 219.5 miles (353.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 47m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 53m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between York and Polo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York and Polo.
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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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Continue straight
1.5 km · 59 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North: Rockford
72.8 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34: Mendota, Earlville
1790 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto North 43rd Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · North 43rd Road
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Continue on East 12th Street
2607 ft · 52 sec · East 12th Street
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Turn sharp right onto 4th Avenue
114 m · 16 sec · 4th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
76 m · 7 sec · Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on 12th Street
1016 ft · 28 sec · 12th Street
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Continue on Meriden Street
2622 ft · 59 sec · Meriden Street
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Turn right onto 13th Avenue
2324 ft · 41 sec · 13th Avenue
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Turn left
18.7 mi · 28 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Inlet Road
9.1 mi · 13 min · Inlet Road
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Continue on East 7th Street
700 ft · 20 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn right onto South Galena Avenue
8.1 mi · 13 min · South Galena Avenue
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Continue straight
4.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto West Mason Street
37 m · 5 sec · West Mason Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Mason Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between York and Polo.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving York and Mostly Sunny near Polo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from York to Polo?
The road trip is about 273.9 miles (440.8 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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?
Downs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137 miles from York and 137 miles from Polo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 219.5 miles (353.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.47 one way or $72.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around York and Mostly Sunny near Polo.
Stop Ideas Near Downs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Town of Normal
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Downs.
Uptown Station
Lincoln
Pontiac station
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between York and Polo. Straight-line distance: 219.5 mi (353.25 km).
#1 York
Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 853 |
| Coordinates | 39.1714300, -87.6391900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Polo
Town in Illinois, USA
| Population | 2,158 |
| Coordinates | 41.9861400, -89.5792800 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| Country | United States |
End: Polo (-89.57928, 41.98614)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 441 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $36.47 | $72.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.13 | $82.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $45.00 | $90.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $51.29 | $102.58 |
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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