How far is York, IL from Shields, IL?
The driving distance from York, IL to Shields, IL is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Richland County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between York and Shields.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York and Shields.
-
1
Start on North York Street
621 ft · 29 sec · North York Street
-
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Broadway Street
1290 ft · 57 sec · West Broadway Street
-
3
Continue on East 150th Road
1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road
-
4
Turn left onto IL 1
12.5 mi · 19 min · IL 1
-
5
Continue on County Road 1400E
9.7 mi · 14 min · County Road 1400E
-
6
Continue on 1200E
7.9 mi · 12 min · 1200E
-
7
Take the ramp right
1065 ft · 29 sec
-
8
Merge left
53 mi · 1 hr 8 min
-
9
Turn left onto Xenia Iola Road
1425 ft · 40 sec · Xenia Iola Road
-
10
Continue on Church Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Church Street
-
11
Continue on Front Street
635 ft · 23 sec · Front Street
-
12
Turn left onto South Main Street
887 ft · 24 sec · South Main Street
-
13
Keep slight left to continue on South Main Street
58 m · 5 sec · South Main Street
-
14
Continue on Fairfield Street
999 ft · 27 sec · Fairfield Street
-
15
Continue on Fairfield Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Fairfield Road
-
16
Continue on County Highway 13
1304 ft · 36 sec · County Highway 13
-
17
Continue on County Road 300E
1.2 km · 2 min · County Road 300E
-
18
Keep slight right to continue on County Highway 13
1.5 mi · 4 min · County Highway 13
-
19
Continue on County Road 250E
4.8 mi · 11 min · County Road 250E
-
20
Continue on County Highway 13
3.2 mi · 8 min · County Highway 13
-
21
Turn right onto County Road 1420N
1.4 km · 2 min · County Road 1420N
-
22
Continue on County Road 1430N
1125 ft · 31 sec · County Road 1430N
-
23
Continue on County Highway 15
1794 ft · 49 sec · County Highway 15
-
24
Continue on County Road 1450N
1.2 km · 2 min · County Road 1450N
-
25
Continue on County Highway 15
2659 ft · 1 min · County Highway 15
-
26
Continue on East Depeche Road
1.1 km · 2 min · East Depeche Road
-
27
Turn slight right onto 2350 North
570 ft · 31 sec · 2350 North
-
28
Turn left onto North Papertown Lane
14 m · 2 sec · North Papertown Lane
-
29
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Papertown Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between York and Shields.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
1200E
Merge left
53 mi · 01h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving York and Partly Cloudy near Shields.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from York to Shields?
The road trip is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Olney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from York and 51.4 miles from Shields.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 1:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.69 one way or $27.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around York and Partly Cloudy near Shields.
Stop Ideas Near Olney
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Olney.
Effingham
Mattoon station
Mt. Vernon, IL
Centralia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between York and Shields. Straight-line distance: 75.55 mi (121.58 km).
#1 York
Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 853 |
| Coordinates | 39.1714300, -87.6391900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shields
Township in Lake County, Illinois
| Population | 36,451 |
| Coordinates | 38.4678300, -88.7133900 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shields (-88.71339, 38.46783)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $13.69 | $27.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.44 | $30.88 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.89 | $33.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.25 | $38.51 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.