How far is York, IL from Salem, IL?

The driving distance from York, IL to Salem, IL is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
108.51 mi
02h 19m
Flight
79.68 mi
128.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.68 mi
Kilometers
128.24 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.51 mi
Kilometers
174.63 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 Salem
Thu, Apr 16, 7:39 AM CDT
Return by in York
Thu, Apr 16, 9:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave York
2026-04-16T05:19
Arrive Salem
Thu, Apr 16, 7:39 AM 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
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:50 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
Montrose
IL

Town in Illinois, United States

From York
54.2 mi
01h 09m
To Salem
54.3 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.3 mi · 5 min · IL 1

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Angling Road

    9 mi · 16 min · East Angling Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Angling Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · East Angling Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South York Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South York Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Cleone Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Cleone Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1910 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    43 mi · 47 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    40.9 mi · 44 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval

    2330 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    28 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Broadway

    10 m · 1 sec · South Broadway

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Cleone Road
43.9 mi · 40%
I 57 South
40.9 mi · 38%
East Angling Road
13.7 mi · 13%
IL 1
3.3 mi · 3%
East 150th Road
1.95 mi · 2%
South York Street
1.91 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Cleone Road

Merge slight left

43 mi · 00h 47m

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 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
79.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montrose
01h 09m from York
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving York and Showers And Thunderstorms near Salem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 108.5 miles (174.6 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?

Montrose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.2 miles from York and 54.3 miles from Salem.

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

The direct path is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.44 one way or $28.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around York and Showers And Thunderstorms near Salem.

Stop Ideas Near Montrose

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

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

RAIL

Effingham

15 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Mattoon station

35 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Centralia station

97 mi away
108 East Broadway
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

106 mi away
45 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between York and Salem. Straight-line distance: 79.68 mi (128.24 km).

York

#1 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Salem

#2 Salem

City in Illinois

Population6,952
Coordinates38.6269900, -88.9456200
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: York (-87.63919, 39.17143)
End: Salem (-88.94562, 38.62699)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.83 gal
14.49 L · about $14.44
Round trip
$28.89
7.66 gal · 28.98 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.44 $28.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.29 $32.58
Premium $4.65 $17.82 $35.65
Diesel $5.30 $20.31 $40.63

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 Salem. The current time is 05:19:56.

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.