How far is York, IL from Roscoe, IL?

The driving distance from York, IL to Roscoe, IL is about 293.8 miles (472.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.2 miles (378.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
293.85 mi
05h 58m
Flight
235.17 mi
378.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.17 mi
Kilometers
378.47 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
293.85 mi
Kilometers
472.9 km
Drive Time
05h 58m

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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 05h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roscoe
Sun, Apr 26, 6:13 AM CDT
Return by in York
Sun, Apr 26, 12:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave York
2026-04-26T00:15
Arrive Roscoe
Sun, Apr 26, 6:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:58 AM to 1:58 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
5:04 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
Burns
IL

Township in Henry County, Illinois

From York
147 mi
02h 59m
To Roscoe
146.9 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North: Rockford

    120.7 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 173: West Lane Road

    1748 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Lane Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Lane Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Belvidere Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Belvidere Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1128 ft · 27 sec · Bridge Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Main Street

    32 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
125 mi · 42%
I 74 West
87.7 mi · 30%
IL 1
31.3 mi · 11%
Georgetown Road
29.8 mi · 10%
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
7.29 mi · 2%
Belvidere Road
4.55 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 39 North

Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North: Rockford

121 mi · 02h 10m

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
05h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.6 mi
235.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burns
02h 59m from York
Leave By
5:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving York and Mostly Sunny near Roscoe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 293.8 miles (472.9 km) and usually takes 05h 58m 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?

Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147 miles from York and 146.9 miles from Roscoe.

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

The direct path is about 235.2 miles (378.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.6 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 5:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.11 one way or $78.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around York and Mostly Sunny near Roscoe.

Stop Ideas Near Burns

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Burns and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 5 mi away

City Hall - Town of Normal

Normal , IL
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761
Parking lot
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Meeting point 2.8 mi away

City of Bloomington, Illinois

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
Rating 3.6/5 8 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 2.8 mi away

Bloomington Finance Department

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burns.

RAIL

Uptown Station

12 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Lincoln

43 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Pontiac station

61 mi away
721 West Washington St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

67 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between York and Roscoe. Straight-line distance: 235.17 mi (378.47 km).

York

#1 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Roscoe

#2 Roscoe

Town

Population10,406
Coordinates42.4133500, -89.0092700
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: York (-87.63919, 39.17143)
End: Roscoe (-89.00927, 42.41335)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 473 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.37 gal
39.25 L · about $39.11
Round trip
$78.21
20.74 gal · 78.5 L
Estimated CO2
92.2 kg one way
Round trip: 184.3 kg / 406 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.11 $78.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.10 $88.21
Premium $4.65 $48.26 $96.52
Diesel $5.30 $55.00 $110.00

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between York and Roscoe. The current time is 00:15:27.

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.