How far is York, IL from Utica, IL?
The driving distance from York, IL to Utica, IL is about 218.1 miles (351 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.4 miles (267.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 12m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between York and Utica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York and Utica.
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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
31.3 mi · 46 min · IL 1
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Continue on IL Route 1
2.4 mi · 6 min · IL Route 1
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Continue on Georgetown Road
10 mi · 15 min · Georgetown Road
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Continue on 1575 E US 36
1700 ft · 29 sec · 1575 E US 36
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Continue on Georgetown Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road
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Continue on North State Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Street
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Continue on Georgetown Road
13.7 mi · 21 min · Georgetown Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 West: Champaign
1238 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West
2147 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
86.2 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 59 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North: Rockford
57.5 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: LaSalle, Peru, Ottowa
2097 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Richard Hallett Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Richard Hallett Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
2118 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto West Canal Street
54 m · 8 sec · West Canal Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Canal Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between York and Utica.
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 74 West
Merge slight left
86.2 mi · 01h 33m
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.
Sunny leaving York and Sunny near Utica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from York to Utica?
The road trip is about 218.1 miles (351 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?
Lake of the Woods is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.1 miles from York and 109.1 miles from Utica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.4 miles (267.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.04 one way or $58.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around York and Sunny near Utica.
Stop Ideas Near Lake of the Woods
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 Lake of the Woods.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between York and Utica. Straight-line distance: 166.39 mi (267.78 km).
#1 York
Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 853 |
| Coordinates | 39.1714300, -87.6391900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Utica
Village also known as Utica, in LaSalle County, Illinois
| Population | 1,988 |
| Coordinates | 41.3405900, -89.0100800 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
End: Utica (-89.01008, 41.34059)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 351 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $29.04 | $58.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.75 | $65.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.84 | $71.67 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.84 | $81.68 |
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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