How far is York, IL from Rossville, IL?

The driving distance from York, IL to Rossville, IL is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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
87.47 mi
02h 19m
Flight
83.46 mi
134.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.46 mi
Kilometers
134.32 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.47 mi
Kilometers
140.77 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rossville
Wed, Apr 15, 7:56 PM CDT
Return by in York
Wed, Apr 15, 10:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave York
2026-04-15T17:36
Arrive Rossville
Wed, Apr 15, 7:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:52 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
Edgar
IL

Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States

From York
43.8 mi
01h 09m
To Rossville
43.7 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Today

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on South Gilbert Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Gilbert Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    564 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    1232 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Vermilion Street

    6.3 mi · 9 min · North Vermilion Street

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    11.6 mi · 17 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Attica Street

    29 m · 3 sec · East Attica Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Attica Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
IL 1
31.3 mi · 36%
Georgetown Road
29.8 mi · 34%
North Vermilion Street
17.8 mi · 20%
IL Route 1
2.4 mi · 3%
East 150th Road
1.95 mi · 2%
North State Street
1.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

IL 1

Turn sharp right onto IL 1

31.3 mi · 00h 46m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
83.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edgar
01h 09m from York
Leave By
1:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving York and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rossville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Edgar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.8 miles from York and 43.7 miles from Rossville.

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

The direct path is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.65 one way or $23.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around York and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rossville.

Stop Ideas Near Edgar

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

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

BUS

Danville, Illinois

41 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

61 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Mattoon station

65 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

73 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between York and Rossville. Straight-line distance: 83.46 mi (134.32 km).

York

#1 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

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

Village in Illinois

Population1,202
Coordinates40.3792000, -87.6686300
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: York (-87.63919, 39.17143)
End: Rossville (-87.66863, 40.3792)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.68 L · about $11.65
Round trip
$23.30
6.18 gal · 23.36 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.65 $23.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.14 $26.28
Premium $4.65 $14.38 $28.76
Diesel $5.30 $16.39 $32.78

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between York and Rossville. The current time is 17:36:45.

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.