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
MediumShort enough to drive comfortably in a day. Airport overhead makes flying slower door-to-door. Available flights require a connection, adding time and cost.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
6h 6m
Distance
281.5 mi
Total Cost
$94
CO2
114 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
4h 54m
27m in the air
Air Distance
223 mi
Total Cost
$184
CO2
57 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
Flight Data
Service
Connecting only
On-Time
100.0%
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 |
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.
via I 57, I 294, IL 1
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.