How far is York, IL from Rockdale, IL?
The driving distance from York, IL to Rockdale, IL is about 212 miles (341.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.2 miles (262.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 28m 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 04h 44m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between York and Rockdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York and Rockdale.
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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
30.7 mi · 46 min · IL 1
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Turn left onto West Jasper Street
10.7 mi · 19 min · West Jasper Street
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Continue on East 1200th Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · East 1200th Road
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Continue on East 1220th Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · East 1220th Road
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Continue on East 1225th Road
1.1 km · 1 min · East 1225th Road
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Continue on East 1850th Road
1 mi · 2 min · East 1850th Road
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Continue on Illinois Route 133
5.3 mi · 9 min · Illinois Route 133
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Continue on E County Road 200 N
3.6 mi · 6 min · E County Road 200 N
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Continue on Illinois Route 133
1 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 133
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Continue on East County Road 200 North
1.5 mi · 3 min · East County Road 200 North
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Continue on E County Road 200 N
1.6 mi · 3 min · E County Road 200 N
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Continue on East County Road 200 North
1.2 mi · 2 min · East County Road 200 North
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Continue on E County Road 200 N
3.6 mi · 6 min · E County Road 200 N
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Continue on East County Road 200 North
1550 ft · 33 sec · East County Road 200 North
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Take the ramp right toward I-57 North: Champaign
1506 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
114.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bourbonnais Parkway
2050 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway
3273 ft · 1 min · Bourbonnais Parkway
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Turn right
10.1 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto West Joliet Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Joliet Road
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Continue on West Arsenal Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Arsenal Road
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Continue on West Joliet Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · West Joliet Road
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Continue on US Route 52
1.2 mi · 2 min · US Route 52
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Continue on South State Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South State Street
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Continue on West North Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · West North Street
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Continue on Manhattan Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Manhattan Road
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Turn left onto Manhattan Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Manhattan Road
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Continue on Gardner Street
1482 ft · 43 sec · Gardner Street
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Turn left onto Doris Avenue
686 ft · 16 sec · Doris Avenue
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Turn right onto South Chicago Street
2547 ft · 58 sec · South Chicago Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Moline-Rock Island
1161 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
3257 ft · 47 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Meadow Avenue, Center Street
906 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Meadow Avenue
2635 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Meadow Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Meadow Avenue
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Turn left onto Midland Avenue
97 m · 9 sec · Midland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Midland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between York and Rockdale.
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-57 North
Merge slight left
114 mi · 02h 03m
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.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny leaving York and Mostly Sunny near Rockdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from York to Rockdale?
The road trip is about 212 miles (341.2 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?
Thomasboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.1 miles from York and 106 miles from Rockdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.2 miles (262.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.8 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 7:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.21 one way or $56.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny around York and Mostly Sunny near Rockdale.
Stop Ideas Near Thomasboro
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 Thomasboro.
Rantoul
Illinois Terminal
Danville, Illinois
Gilman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between York and Rockdale. Straight-line distance: 163.24 mi (262.71 km).
#1 York
Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 853 |
| Coordinates | 39.1714300, -87.6391900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rockdale
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,884 |
| Coordinates | 41.5061400, -88.1145000 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockdale (-88.1145, 41.50614)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 341 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $28.21 | $56.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.81 | $63.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.81 | $69.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.67 | $79.35 |
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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