How far is York, IL from Round Lake Beach, IL?

The driving distance from York, IL to Round Lake Beach, IL is about 280.2 miles (451 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.4 miles (357.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
280.27 mi
06h 03m
Flight
222.37 mi
357.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.37 mi
Kilometers
357.87 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
280.27 mi
Kilometers
451.05 km
Drive Time
06h 03m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Round Lake Beach
Thu, Apr 16, 5:48 AM CDT
Return by in York
Thu, Apr 16, 11:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave York
2026-04-15T23:45
Arrive Round Lake Beach
Thu, Apr 16, 5:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:03 PM to 1:33 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in York
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Onarga
IL

Village in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America

From York
140.2 mi
03h 01m
To Round Lake Beach
140.1 mi
03h 01m

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
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between York and Round Lake Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between York and Round Lake Beach.

  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

    30.7 mi · 46 min · IL 1

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Jasper Street

    10.7 mi · 19 min · West Jasper Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East 1200th Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East 1200th Road

  7. 7

    Continue on East 1220th Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East 1220th Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East 1225th Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 1225th Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East 1850th Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East 1850th Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Illinois Route 133

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Illinois Route 133

  11. 11

    Continue on E County Road 200 N

    3.6 mi · 6 min · E County Road 200 N

  12. 12

    Continue on Illinois Route 133

    1 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 133

  13. 13

    Continue on East County Road 200 North

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East County Road 200 North

  14. 14

    Continue on E County Road 200 N

    1.6 mi · 3 min · E County Road 200 N

  15. 15

    Continue on East County Road 200 North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East County Road 200 North

  16. 16

    Continue on E County Road 200 N

    3.6 mi · 6 min · E County Road 200 N

  17. 17

    Continue on East County Road 200 North

    1550 ft · 33 sec · East County Road 200 North

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right toward I-57 North: Champaign

    1506 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    145.1 mi · 2 hr 38 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin

    1718 ft · 33 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    20.8 mi · 26 min · Tri-State Tollway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    32.5 mi · 40 min · Tri-State Tollway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 176: Rockland Road

    1301 ft · 32 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 176: Libertyville

    39 m · 5 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Rockland Road

    1895 ft · 42 sec · Rockland Road

  27. 27

    Continue on East Park Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Park Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Milwaukee Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Peterson Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Peterson Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Old Peterson Road

    864 ft · 15 sec · Old Peterson Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Antioch Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Antioch Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Ivanhoe Road

    1418 ft · 27 sec · Ivanhoe Road

  33. 33

    Turn left onto East Belvidere Road

    2 mi · 3 min · East Belvidere Road

  34. 34

    Turn straight

    670 ft · 13 sec

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    632 ft · 15 sec · Railroad Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn right onto North Cedar Lake Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Cedar Lake Road

  38. 38

    Turn left

    43 m · 10 sec

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between York and Round Lake Beach.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
39 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 North
145 mi · 52%
Tri-State Tollway
53.3 mi · 19%
IL 1
30.7 mi · 11%
West Jasper Street
10.7 mi · 4%
E County Road 200 N
8.78 mi · 3%
Illinois Route 133
5.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-57 North

Merge slight left

145 mi · 02h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.8 mi
222.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Onarga
03h 01m from York
Leave By
11:54 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving York and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Round Lake Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from York to Round Lake Beach?

The road trip is about 280.2 miles (451 km) and usually takes 06h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Onarga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.2 miles from York and 140.1 miles from Round Lake Beach.

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

The direct path is about 222.4 miles (357.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.8 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.30 one way or $74.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.9 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 Round Lake Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Onarga

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

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

RAIL

Gilman

5 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Kankakee

46 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

47 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Dwight station

55 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between York and Round Lake Beach. Straight-line distance: 222.37 mi (357.87 km).

York

#1 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Round Lake Beach

#2 Round Lake Beach

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population26,919
Coordinates42.3716900, -88.0900800
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: York (-87.63919, 39.17143)
End: Round Lake Beach (-88.09008, 42.37169)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 451 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.89 gal
37.44 L · about $37.30
Round trip
$74.59
19.78 gal · 74.88 L
Estimated CO2
87.9 kg one way
Round trip: 175.8 kg / 388 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.30 $74.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.06 $84.12
Premium $4.65 $46.03 $92.06
Diesel $5.30 $52.46 $104.91

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between York and Round Lake Beach. The current time is 23:45:23.

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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.