How far is York, IL from South Elgin, IL?
The driving distance from York, IL to South Elgin, IL is about 260.8 miles (419.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198 miles (318.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 43m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Iroquois County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between York and South Elgin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York and South Elgin.
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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
1.1 km · 1 min · East 1225th Road
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Continue on East 1850th Road
1 mi · 2 min · East 1850th Road
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Continue on Illinois Route 133
5.3 mi · 9 min · Illinois Route 133
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Continue on E County Road 200 N
3.6 mi · 6 min · E County Road 200 N
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Continue on Illinois Route 133
1 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 133
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Continue on East County Road 200 North
1.5 mi · 3 min · East County Road 200 North
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Continue on E County Road 200 N
1.6 mi · 3 min · E County Road 200 N
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Continue on East County Road 200 North
1.2 mi · 2 min · East County Road 200 North
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Continue on E County Road 200 N
3.6 mi · 6 min · E County Road 200 N
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Continue on East County Road 200 North
1550 ft · 33 sec · East County Road 200 North
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Take the ramp right toward I-57 North: Champaign
1506 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
145.1 mi · 2 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin
1718 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
20.8 mi · 26 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago
98 m · 8 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.3 km · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 290 West: Rockford
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Charles Road West
1751 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, IL 64 West: Lake Street, York Road
636 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 20 West: Lake Street
5.3 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Lake Street
5.9 mi · 10 min · Lake Street
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Continue on Lake Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Lake Street
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Continue on West Lake Street
4.1 mi · 5 min · West Lake Street
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Turn left onto Naperville Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Naperville Road
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Turn right onto West Bartlett Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · West Bartlett Road
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Continue on Middle Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Middle Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Gilbert Street
104 m · 12 sec · South Gilbert Street
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Turn left onto East State Street
608 ft · 18 sec · East State Street
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Turn left onto South Center Street
12 m · 2 sec · South Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between York and South Elgin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving York and Mostly Sunny near South Elgin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from York to South Elgin?
The road trip is about 260.8 miles (419.7 km) and usually takes 05h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Loda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.4 miles from York and 130.4 miles from South Elgin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198 miles (318.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.8 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.69 one way or $69.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around York and Mostly Sunny near South Elgin.
Stop Ideas Near Loda
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 Loda.
Rantoul
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Illinois Terminal
Danville, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between York and South Elgin. Straight-line distance: 198.02 mi (318.68 km).
#1 York
Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 853 |
| Coordinates | 39.1714300, -87.6391900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Elgin
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 24,646 |
| Coordinates | 41.9941900, -88.2923000 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Elgin (-88.2923, 41.99419)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 420 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 15m |
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 | $34.69 | $69.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.13 | $78.26 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.82 | $85.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $48.80 | $97.59 |
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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