How far is York, IL from South Jacksonville, IL?
The driving distance from York, IL to South Jacksonville, IL is about 185.6 miles (298.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143 miles (230.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 26m 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 04h 13m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between York and South Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York and South Jacksonville.
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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
3.3 mi · 5 min · IL 1
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Turn left onto East Angling Road
9 mi · 16 min · East Angling Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Angling Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · East Angling Road
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Continue on South York Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South York Street
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Continue on North Cleone Road
1.5 km · 2 min · North Cleone Road
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Turn left
1910 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
16 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 130
1542 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto North Haughton Highway
530 ft · 9 sec · North Haughton Highway
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Continue on 1700E
1.3 mi · 2 min · 1700E
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Continue on North Haughton Highway
1945 ft · 33 sec · North Haughton Highway
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Continue on County Road 1775 E
1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 1775 E
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Continue on County Road 1825 E
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 1825 E
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Continue on Route 130
10 mi · 15 min · Route 130
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Continue on Illinois Route 130
1.2 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 130
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Continue on 18th Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street
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Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on Illinois Route 16
5.3 mi · 7 min · Illinois Route 16
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Turn right onto Lerna Road
2702 ft · 57 sec · Lerna Road
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Turn left onto Dewitt Avenue East
5.8 mi · 10 min · Dewitt Avenue East
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Continue on Route 121
33.8 mi · 49 min · Route 121
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East Elwin Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · East Elwin Road
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Turn right onto South Business Route 51
1 km · 1 min · South Business Route 51
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Take the ramp right toward US 51 North: Springfield, Bloomington
1989 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 72 West, US 36 West: Springfield
2268 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
30.5 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South, I 72 West: Saint Louis, Jacksonville
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
28.9 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 72 Business West: Jacksonville
1987 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 72 Business West: Jacksonville
132 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto Old Route 36
1 km · 56 sec · Old Route 36
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Continue on East Morton Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Morton Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Vandalia Road
91 m · 13 sec · East Vandalia Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Vandalia Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between York and South Jacksonville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Route 121
Continue on Route 121
33.8 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny leaving York and Sunny near South Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from York to South Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 185.6 miles (298.7 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?
Bethany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.7 miles from York and 92.9 miles from South Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143 miles (230.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 8:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.70 one way or $49.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny around York and Sunny near South Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Bethany
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 Bethany.
Mattoon station
Effingham
Illinois Terminal
Lincoln
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between York and South Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 143.04 mi (230.2 km).
#1 York
Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 853 |
| Coordinates | 39.1714300, -87.6391900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Jacksonville
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 3,075 |
| Coordinates | 39.7086600, -90.2281800 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Jacksonville (-90.22818, 39.70866)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $24.70 | $49.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.86 | $55.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.48 | $60.97 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.74 | $69.48 |
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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