How far is Assumption, IL from Springfield, IL?

The driving distance from Assumption, IL to Springfield, IL is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.5 mi
00h 53m
Flight
37.13 mi
59.76 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.13 mi
Kilometers
59.76 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.5 mi
Kilometers
68.39 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 10:39 PM CDT
Return by in Assumption
Wed, Apr 22, 11:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Assumption
2026-04-22T21:46
Arrive Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 10:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Assumption
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Harristown
IL

Village in the United States

From Assumption
30.3 mi
00h 26m
To Springfield
12.2 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Assumption and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Assumption and Springfield.

  1. 1

    Start on East 1st Street

    32 m · 10 sec · East 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Oak Street

    1151 ft · 52 sec · North Oak Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East 1200 North Road

    2240 ft · 1 min · East 1200 North Road

  4. 4

    Continue on County Highway 6

    825 ft · 24 sec · County Highway 6

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North 2600 East Road

    2760 ft · 48 sec · North 2600 East Road

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    25.5 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 72 West, US 36 West: Springfield

    2268 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    30.5 mi · 33 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Clear Lake Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Clear Lake Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on East Jefferson Street

    2261 ft · 1 min · East Jefferson Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North 7th Street

    124 m · 19 sec · North 7th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    768 ft · 24 sec · East Washington Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Assumption and Springfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 72 West
31 mi · 73%
North 2600 East Road
26 mi · 61%
Clear Lake Avenue
2.29 mi · 5%
East Jefferson Street
0.43 mi · 1%
East 1200 North Road
0.42 mi · 1%
North Oak Street
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 72 West

Merge slight left

30.5 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
37.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harristown
00h 26m from Assumption
Leave By
4:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Assumption and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Assumption to Springfield?

The road trip is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Harristown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Assumption and 12.2 miles from Springfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.66 one way or $11.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Assumption and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Harristown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Harristown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harristown.

RAIL

Lincoln

40 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Springfield station

49 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

73 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Mattoon station

73 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Assumption and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 37.13 mi (59.76 km).

Assumption

#1 Assumption

City in Christian County, Illinois, United States

Population1,056
Coordinates39.5203200, -89.0489700
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The capital of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County.

Population113,671
Coordinates39.8017200, -89.6437100
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: East 1st Street (-89.048987, 39.520268)
End: East Washington Street (-89.643712, 39.801639)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.5 gal
5.68 L · about $5.66
Round trip
$11.31
3 gal · 11.36 L
Estimated CO2
13.3 kg one way
Round trip: 26.7 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.66 $11.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.38 $12.76
Premium $4.65 $6.98 $13.96
Diesel $5.30 $7.96 $15.91

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Assumption and Springfield. The current time is 21:46:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.