How far is York, IL from Ramsey, IL?

The driving distance from York, IL to Ramsey, IL is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
106.91 mi
02h 16m
Flight
78.75 mi
126.74 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.75 mi
Kilometers
126.74 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.91 mi
Kilometers
172.06 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ramsey
Fri, May 1, 6:05 AM CDT
Return by in York
Fri, May 1, 8:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave York
2026-05-01T03:48
Arrive Ramsey
Fri, May 1, 6:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in York
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Montrose
IL

Town in Illinois, United States

From York
53.4 mi
01h 08m
To Ramsey
53.5 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
58°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between York and Ramsey.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between York and Ramsey.

  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

    3.3 mi · 5 min · IL 1

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Angling Road

    9 mi · 16 min · East Angling Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Angling Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · East Angling Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South York Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South York Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Cleone Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Cleone Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1910 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    43 mi · 47 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis

    29.2 mi · 31 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 (Kennedy Boulevard): Vandalia, Pana

    1981 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Kennedy Boulevard

    815 ft · 12 sec · North Kennedy Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on County Road 875 East

    11.1 mi · 13 min · County Road 875 East

  15. 15

    Continue on South Superior Street

    2825 ft · 41 sec · South Superior Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    59 m · 11 sec · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Front Street

    33 m · 8 sec · East Front Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Front Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Cleone Road
43.9 mi · 41%
I 70 West
29.2 mi · 27%
East Angling Road
13.7 mi · 13%
County Road 875 East
11.1 mi · 10%
IL 1
3.3 mi · 3%
East 150th Road
1.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Cleone Road

Merge slight left

43 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
78.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montrose
01h 08m from York
Leave By
1:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving York and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Ramsey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from York to Ramsey?

The road trip is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Montrose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.4 miles from York and 53.5 miles from Ramsey.

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

The direct path is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.22 one way or $28.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around York and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Ramsey.

Stop Ideas Near Montrose

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

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

RAIL

Effingham

15 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Mattoon station

35 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Centralia station

97 mi away
108 East Broadway
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

106 mi away
45 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between York and Ramsey. Straight-line distance: 78.75 mi (126.74 km).

York

#1 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ramsey

Village in Illinois, United States

Population1,003
Coordinates39.1444900, -89.1086800
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: York (-87.63919, 39.17143)
End: Ramsey (-89.10868, 39.14449)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.77 gal
14.28 L · about $14.22
Round trip
$28.43
7.54 gal · 28.56 L
Estimated CO2
33.5 kg one way
Round trip: 67 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.22 $28.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.03 $32.07
Premium $4.65 $17.55 $35.09
Diesel $5.30 $20.00 $39.99

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between York and Ramsey. The current time is 03:48:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.