Distance from Washington to York by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Washington (DC) to York (IL) is 718 miles or 1155 kilometers or 623 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to York is 843 miles (1358 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 125 miles or 203 km.

Flight distance from Washington, DC to York, IL in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Washington and York is 718 miles or 1155 km.
The nearest airport to Washington, is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and the nearest airport to York, is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

What is the average flight time from Washington to York?

Flight time from Washington, DC to York, IL is 1 hours 39 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Washington to York Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Washington, DC and York, IL
This map shows the distance from Washington, DC, Usa to York, IL, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Washington, District of Columbia to York, Illinois is displayed below.

Driving distance from Washington, DC to York, IL

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to York, Illinois is 843 miles or 1358 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to York, IL is 843 miles or 1358 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in York, Illinois.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to York, Illinois is approximately 843 miles (1358 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 16 to 17 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Washington, DC to York, IL

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to York, IL?
The total driving time is 16 hours, 2 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to York take?
Washington and York are 16 hours 2 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Washington and York

Time difference between Washington (DC) and York (IL) is 1 Hours.
York time is 1 Hours behind Washington.

Current local time in WashingtonCurrent local time in York
2025-12-05, 01:55:49 EST2025-12-05, 00:55:49 CST
How Far is it Between Washington District of Columbia, USA and York Illinois, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Washington, DC and York, IL in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 843 mi 1358 km 732.06 nmi
Straight line distance 718 mi 1155 km 623 nmi
Difference 125 mi 203 km 109 nmi

Washington Details

Washington is located in District of Columbia, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 38° 54' 15.3'' Longitude: W 77° 0' 59.5''
Latitude38.90425
Longitude-77.01652
StateDistrict of Columbia
Nearest airports to Washington

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York Details

York is located in Illinois, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 41° 59' 8.8'' Longitude: W 90° 3' 30''
Latitude41.98578
Longitude-90.05832
StateIllinois
Nearest airports to York

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Washington, DC and York, IL
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 28 hours 17 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 21 hours 13 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 18 hours 51 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 16 hours 58 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 15 hours 25 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 14 hours 8 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 13 hours 3 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 12 hours 7 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 11 hours 19 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 10 hours 36 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 9 hours 59 minutes