How far is Beach Park, IL from Springfield, IL?
The driving distance from Beach Park, IL to Springfield, IL is about 235 miles (378.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203.6 miles (327.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Livingston County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beach Park and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beach Park and Springfield.
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Start on the route
93 m · 26 sec
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Turn right
64 m · 20 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Beach Road
131 m · 16 sec · West Beach Road
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Turn right onto North Lewis Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · North Lewis Avenue
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Turn right onto West Yorkhouse Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Yorkhouse Road
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Turn left onto North Green Bay Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · North Green Bay Road
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Turn slight right
44 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Grand Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 41 South: Chicago
1743 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Skokie Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Skokie Highway
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Turn slight right onto IL 43 South, IL 120 West
2872 ft · 51 sec
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Continue on Waukegan Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Waukegan Road
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Turn right onto Buckley Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Buckley Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 94 Toll East: Chicago
1998 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
11 mi · 13 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
22.7 mi · 29 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Chicago, St. Louis
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
2295 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
119.4 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
59.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 97 West
2280 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Clear Lake Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Clear Lake Avenue
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Continue on East Jefferson Street
2261 ft · 1 min · East Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto North 7th Street
124 m · 19 sec · North 7th Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
768 ft · 24 sec · East Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beach Park and Springfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
119 mi · 02h 13m
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 Beach Park and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beach Park to Springfield?
The road trip is about 235 miles (378.2 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?
Odell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.9 miles from Beach Park and 118.1 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203.6 miles (327.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 9:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.26 one way or $62.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Beach Park and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Odell
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 Odell.
Dwight station
Pontiac station
Gilman
Kankakee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beach Park and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 203.53 mi (327.55 km).
#1 Beach Park
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 13,641 |
| Coordinates | 42.4222400, -87.8573000 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Springfield
The capital of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County.
| Population | 113,671 |
| Coordinates | 39.8017200, -89.6437100 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Washington Street (-89.643712, 39.801639)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 378 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
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 | $31.26 | $62.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.26 | $70.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.58 | $77.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.97 | $87.94 |
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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