How far is York, IL from Urbana, IL?

The driving distance from York, IL to Urbana, IL is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
99.83 mi
02h 27m
Flight
71.58 mi
115.2 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.58 mi
Kilometers
115.2 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.83 mi
Kilometers
160.66 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Urbana
Thu, May 14, 5:47 AM CDT
Return by in York
Thu, May 14, 8:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave York
2026-05-14T03:19
Arrive Urbana
Thu, May 14, 5:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in York
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Chrisman
IL

City in Edgar County, Illinois, United States

From York
49.9 mi
01h 13m
To Urbana
49.9 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between York and Urbana.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between York and Urbana.

  1. 1

    Start on North York Street

    621 ft · 29 sec · North York Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Broadway Street

    1290 ft · 57 sec · West Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East 150th Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto IL 1

    31.3 mi · 46 min · IL 1

  5. 5

    Continue on IL Route 1

    2.4 mi · 6 min · IL Route 1

  6. 6

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    10 mi · 15 min · Georgetown Road

  7. 7

    Continue on 1575 E US 36

    1700 ft · 29 sec · 1575 E US 36

  8. 8

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North State Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    13.7 mi · 21 min · Georgetown Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 West: Champaign

    1238 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West

    2147 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    28 mi · 30 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 130: University Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on East University Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East University Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Vine Street

    1473 ft · 49 sec · North Vine Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1108 ft · 31 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Race Street

    925 ft · 35 sec · South Race Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    70 m · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    37 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between York and Urbana.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
IL 1
31.3 mi · 31%
Georgetown Road
29.8 mi · 30%
I 74 West
28.7 mi · 29%
IL Route 1
2.4 mi · 2%
East 150th Road
1.95 mi · 2%
North State Street
1.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

IL 1

Turn sharp right onto IL 1

31.3 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
71.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chrisman
01h 13m from York
Leave By
1:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving York and Sunny near Urbana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from York to Urbana?

The road trip is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Chrisman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.9 miles from York and 49.9 miles from Urbana.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 1:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.27 one way or $26.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around York and Sunny near Urbana.

Stop Ideas Near Chrisman

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chrisman, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chrisman.

BUS

Danville, Illinois

35 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

60 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Mattoon station

70 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

70 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between York and Urbana. Straight-line distance: 71.58 mi (115.2 km).

York

#1 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Urbana

#2 Urbana

County seat of Champaign County, Illinois, United States

Population7,093
Coordinates40.1105900, -88.2072700
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: York (-87.63919, 39.17143)
End: Urbana (-88.20727, 40.11059)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.52 gal
13.33 L · about $13.27
Round trip
$26.55
7.04 gal · 26.66 L
Estimated CO2
31.3 kg one way
Round trip: 62.6 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.27 $26.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.97 $29.94
Premium $4.65 $16.38 $32.76
Diesel $5.30 $18.67 $37.34

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between York and Urbana. The current time is 03:19:45.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.