How far is York, IL from Springfield, IL?
The driving distance from York, IL to Springfield, IL is about 148.8 miles (239.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between York and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York and Springfield.
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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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Continue on Clear Lake Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · Clear Lake Avenue
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Continue on East Jefferson Street
2261 ft · 1 min · East Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto North 7th Street
124 m · 19 sec · North 7th Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
768 ft · 24 sec · East Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between York and Springfield.
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 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 leaving York and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from York to Springfield?
The road trip is about 148.8 miles (239.4 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Allenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.8 miles from York and 74 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 12:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.49 one way or $48.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around York and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Allenville
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 Allenville.
Mattoon station
Effingham
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between York and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 115.42 mi (185.75 km).
#1 York
Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 853 |
| Coordinates | 39.1714300, -87.6391900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Springfield
The capital of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County.
| Population | 113,671 |
| Coordinates | 39.8017200, -89.6437100 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Washington Street (-89.643712, 39.801639)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $4.67 | $24.49 | $48.98 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $27.78 | $55.57 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $30.64 | $61.29 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $34.50 | $69.00 |
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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