How far is York, IL from Virden, IL?
The driving distance from York, IL to Virden, IL is about 163.5 miles (263.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116 miles (186.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m 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 03h 46m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between York and Virden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York and Virden.
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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
43 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis
29.2 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51 (Kennedy Boulevard): Vandalia, Pana
2134 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight right onto North Kennedy Boulevard
1493 ft · 21 sec · North Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto Veterans Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Veterans Avenue
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Turn right onto Hillsboro Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Hillsboro Road
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Continue on State Road 185
7.4 mi · 13 min · State Road 185
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Continue on East Main Street
14.9 mi · 26 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto S Main St
885 ft · 18 sec · S Main St
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Tilson Street
72 m · 4 sec · Tilson Street
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Turn right onto South Hamilton Street
1421 ft · 24 sec · South Hamilton Street
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Turn slight left onto Springfield Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Springfield Road
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Continue on East Union Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · East Union Avenue
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Continue on County Road 1200 N
2296 ft · 43 sec · County Road 1200 N
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North: Springfield
2042 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
18.8 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Farmersville, Girard
2010 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Mine Avenue
631 ft · 13 sec · Mine Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Mine Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Mine Avenue
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Continue on Farmersville Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Farmersville Road
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Continue on East South Street
2719 ft · 56 sec · East South Street
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
4.3 mi · 6 min · South 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Springfield Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between York and Virden.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Cleone Road
Merge slight left
43 mi · 00h 47m
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 Virden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from York to Virden?
The road trip is about 163.5 miles (263.1 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?
Saint Elmo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.6 miles from York and 81.8 miles from Virden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116 miles (186.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.5 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 9:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.76 one way or $43.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around York and Mostly Sunny near Virden.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Elmo
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 Saint Elmo.
Effingham
Centralia station
Mattoon station
Mt. Vernon, IL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between York and Virden. Straight-line distance: 116.01 mi (186.7 km).
#1 York
Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 853 |
| Coordinates | 39.1714300, -87.6391900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Virden
City in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 3,302 |
| Coordinates | 39.5008900, -89.7678700 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: Virden (-89.76787, 39.50089)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $21.76 | $43.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.54 | $49.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.85 | $53.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.60 | $61.21 |
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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