How far is Bushnell, IL from Springfield, IL?

The driving distance from Bushnell, IL to Springfield, IL is about 85.1 miles (137 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69 miles (111.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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
85.13 mi
01h 40m
Flight
69.04 mi
111.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.04 mi
Kilometers
111.11 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.13 mi
Kilometers
137 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Sat, May 30, 3:05 PM CDT
Return by in Bushnell
Sat, May 30, 4:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bushnell
2026-05-30T13:24
Arrive Springfield
Sat, May 30, 3:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bushnell
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
Havana
IL

City in Mason County, Illinois, United States

From Bushnell
42.5 mi
00h 50m
To Springfield
42.6 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Crafford Street

    14 m · 4 sec · North Crafford Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Gridley Street

    1262 ft · 58 sec · East Gridley Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cole Street

    1759 ft · 35 sec · Cole Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Green Street

    564 ft · 11 sec · North Green Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East 2100th Street

    15 mi · 24 min · East 2100th Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    12.8 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    9.6 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    22.3 mi · 36 min

  10. 10

    Continue on South 6th Street

    734 ft · 21 sec · South 6th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Old Salem Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Old Salem Road

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    11.6 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    8.1 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    821 ft · 33 sec · North 7th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    768 ft · 24 sec · East Washington Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 2100th Street
52.4 mi · 62%
Old Salem Road
13.9 mi · 16%
Cole Street
0.33 mi
East Gridley Street
0.24 mi
North 7th Street
0.16 mi
East Washington Street
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

East 2100th Street

Continue straight

22.3 mi · 00h 36m

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
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
69 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Havana
00h 50m from Bushnell
Leave By
3:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bushnell and Mostly Cloudy near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.1 miles (137 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Havana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.5 miles from Bushnell and 42.6 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 69 miles (111.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 3:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.31 one way or $22.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bushnell and Mostly Cloudy near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Havana

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Havana and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterford Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.4 mi away

Waterford Town Hall

Lewistown , IL
Lewistown, IL 61542
Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 4.9 mi away

Havana Town Hall Supervisor

Havana , IL
Havana, IL 62644
City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5 mi away

Havana Water Works Clerk

Havana , IL
227 W Main St, Havana, IL 62644
Rating 3.0/5 4 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Peoria, Illinois

52 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Macomb

55 mi away
120 East Calhoun Street
RAIL

Lincoln

62 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Springfield station

65 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bushnell and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 69.04 mi (111.11 km).

Bushnell

#1 Bushnell

Town in Florida, United States

Population2,825
Coordinates40.5528200, -90.5062400
Altitude199
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: North Crafford Street (-90.506354, 40.552869)
End: East Washington Street (-89.643712, 39.801639)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3 gal
11.37 L · about $11.31
Round trip
$22.63
6 gal · 22.74 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.3 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.31 $22.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.76 $25.52
Premium $4.65 $13.96 $27.92
Diesel $5.30 $15.91 $31.82

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Bushnell and Springfield. The current time is 13:24:45.

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.