How far is York, IL from Shelbyville, IL?

The driving distance from York, IL to Shelbyville, IL is about 92 miles (148 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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
91.98 mi
02h 17m
Flight
63.65 mi
102.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.65 mi
Kilometers
102.43 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.98 mi
Kilometers
148.03 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shelbyville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:05 AM CDT
Return by in York
Sun, Apr 19, 3:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave York
2026-04-18T22:48
Arrive Shelbyville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:56 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
Jewett
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From York
45.9 mi
01h 08m
To Shelbyville
46 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph WSW
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    39.9 mi · 43 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 32, IL 33

    1042 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Keller Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Keller Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road 1850

    2.6 mi · 5 min · County Road 1850

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto County Road 1000

    3.7 mi · 7 min · County Road 1000

  15. 15

    Continue on 2800 East

    8.8 mi · 16 min · 2800 East

  16. 16

    Continue on Walnut Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Walnut Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Route 32

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Route 32

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Route 16

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Route 16

  19. 19

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Cleone Road
40.8 mi · 44%
East Angling Road
13.7 mi · 15%
2800 East
8.84 mi · 10%
Route 16
7.67 mi · 8%
County Road 1000
3.75 mi · 4%
Route 32
3.38 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

North Cleone Road

Merge slight left

39.9 mi · 00h 43m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
63.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jewett
01h 08m from York
Leave By
1:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving York and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shelbyville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92 miles (148 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Jewett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from York and 46 miles from Shelbyville.

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

The direct path is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 1:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.26 one way or $24.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around York and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shelbyville.

Stop Ideas Near Jewett

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

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

RAIL

Effingham

28 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Mattoon station

33 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

101 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Centralia station

108 mi away
108 East Broadway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between York and Shelbyville. Straight-line distance: 63.65 mi (102.43 km).

York

#1 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Shelbyville

#2 Shelbyville

Township in Shelby County, Illinois

Population4,420
Coordinates39.4064300, -88.7900700
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: York (-87.63919, 39.17143)
End: Shelbyville (-88.79007, 39.40643)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.25 gal
12.29 L · about $12.26
Round trip
$24.51
6.5 gal · 24.58 L
Estimated CO2
28.9 kg one way
Round trip: 57.8 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.26 $24.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.82 $27.64
Premium $4.65 $15.13 $30.25
Diesel $5.30 $17.24 $34.48

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between York and Shelbyville. The current time is 22:48:34.

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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.