How far is York, IL from Sidney, IL?
The driving distance from York, IL to Sidney, IL is about 81 miles (130.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.3 miles (101.9 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Edgar County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between York and Sidney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York and Sidney.
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Start on North York Street
621 ft · 29 sec · North York Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Broadway Street
1290 ft · 57 sec · West Broadway Street
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Continue on East 150th Road
1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road
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Turn sharp right onto IL 1
30.7 mi · 46 min · IL 1
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Turn left onto West Jasper Street
10.7 mi · 19 min · West Jasper Street
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Continue on East 1200th Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · East 1200th Road
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Continue on East 1220th Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · East 1220th Road
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Continue on East 1225th Road
837 ft · 18 sec · East 1225th Road
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Turn right onto North 150th Street
10.6 mi · 19 min · North 150th Street
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Continue on County Road 2830 East
3 mi · 5 min · County Road 2830 East
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Turn straight onto 200 East
2.6 mi · 5 min · 200 East
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Continue on Champaign Avenue
11 mi · 19 min · Champaign Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
1 mi · 2 min · West 1st Street
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Continue on County Road 1050 North
2.8 mi · 5 min · County Road 1050 North
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Continue on County Road 1000 North
1.6 mi · 3 min · County Road 1000 North
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South David Street
102 m · 15 sec · South David Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South David Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between York and Sidney.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
IL 1
Turn sharp right onto IL 1
30.7 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving York and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sidney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from York to Sidney?
The road trip is about 81 miles (130.4 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?
Redmon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from York and 40.5 miles from Sidney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 $10.79 one way or $21.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around York and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sidney.
Stop Ideas Near Redmon
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 Redmon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between York and Sidney. Straight-line distance: 63.35 mi (101.95 km).
#1 York
Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 853 |
| Coordinates | 39.1714300, -87.6391900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sidney
Village in Champaign County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,172 |
| Coordinates | 40.0250300, -88.0733700 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sidney (-88.07337, 40.02503)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $10.79 | $21.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.16 | $24.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.31 | $26.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.17 | $30.34 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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