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Drive or Fly: York, IL to Round Lake Heights, IL?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

Short enough to drive comfortably in a day. Airport overhead makes flying slower door-to-door. Available flights require a connection, adding time and cost.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

6h 6m

Distance

281.5 mi

Total Cost

$94

CO2

114 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$59
Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0
Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35
+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines
+ Comfortable one-day drive
+ Stop anywhere along the route
+ Have your own car at the destination
+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying
− Wear and tear on vehicle
− Fuel price fluctuations
Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

4h 54m

27m in the air

Air Distance

223 mi

Total Cost

$184

CO2

57 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

York, IL → CMI 103m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 27m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
ORD → Round Lake Heights, IL 44m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $129) $129
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

York, IL CMI — University of Illinois Willard Airport 69 mi, ~103m drive
Round Lake Heights, IL ORD — Chicago O'Hare International Airport 30 mi, ~44m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

100.0%

+ Less physical fatigue
+ Predictable arrival time
− Airport security and check-in overhead
− May need a rental car at destination
− Luggage fees and restrictions
− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 6h 6m 4h 54m
Total cost (1 person) $94 $184
Carbon footprint 114 kg CO2 57 kg CO2
Flexibility High Low
Luggage Unlimited Restricted
Reliability Weather dependent 100% on-time
Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices
Flight data: Statistical estimate
Airports: OurAirports
Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Jun 3, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
281.5 mi 6h 5m

via I 57, I 294, IL 1

Shortest (+0 min)
263.1 mi 6h 5m

via US 41, SR 63, I 94

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from York, IL to Round Lake Heights, IL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.