How far is York, IL from Roanoke, IL?

The driving distance from York, IL to Roanoke, IL is about 186.7 miles (300.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.3 miles (224.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
186.69 mi
04h 08m
Flight
139.3 mi
224.18 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.3 mi
Kilometers
224.18 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.69 mi
Kilometers
300.45 km
Drive Time
04h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roanoke
Sun, Apr 19, 8:10 AM CDT
Return by in York
Sun, Apr 19, 12:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave York
2026-04-19T04:01
Arrive Roanoke
Sun, Apr 19, 8:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in York
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Saint Joseph
IL

Human settlement in Champaign County, Illinois, United States of America

From York
93.3 mi
02h 04m
To Roanoke
93.4 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    31.3 mi · 46 min · IL 1

  5. 5

    Continue on IL Route 1

    2.4 mi · 6 min · IL Route 1

  6. 6

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    10 mi · 15 min · Georgetown Road

  7. 7

    Continue on 1575 E US 36

    1700 ft · 29 sec · 1575 E US 36

  8. 8

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North State Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    13.7 mi · 21 min · Georgetown Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 West: Champaign

    1238 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West

    2147 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    86.2 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

    15.6 mi · 17 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 117: Goodfield

    1556 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Eureka Street

    11.8 mi · 19 min · South Eureka Street

  17. 17

    Continue on County Road 1400 North

    2.8 mi · 5 min · County Road 1400 North

  18. 18

    Continue on West Front Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Front Street

  19. 19

    Continue on West Husseman Street

    1426 ft · 31 sec · West Husseman Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    37 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
102 mi · 55%
IL 1
31.3 mi · 17%
Georgetown Road
29.8 mi · 16%
South Eureka Street
11.8 mi · 6%
County Road 1400 North
2.79 mi · 1%
IL Route 1
2.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.4 mi
139.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Joseph
02h 04m from York
Leave By
8:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny leaving York and Sunny near Roanoke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 186.7 miles (300.4 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?

Saint Joseph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.3 miles from York and 93.4 miles from Roanoke.

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

The direct path is about 139.3 miles (224.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.4 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 8:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.85 one way or $49.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny around York and Sunny near Roanoke.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Joseph

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

17 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

24 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

34 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Gilman

72 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between York and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 139.3 mi (224.18 km).

York

#1 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Roanoke

#2 Roanoke

Village in Illinois, United States

Population1,966
Coordinates40.7961500, -89.1973000
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: York (-87.63919, 39.17143)
End: Roanoke (-89.1973, 40.79615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 300 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.59 gal
24.94 L · about $24.85
Round trip
$49.70
13.18 gal · 49.88 L
Estimated CO2
58.6 kg one way
Round trip: 117.1 kg / 258 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.85 $49.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.03 $56.05
Premium $4.65 $30.67 $61.34
Diesel $5.30 $34.95 $69.91

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between York and Roanoke. The current time is 04:01:38.

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.