How far is Camp Point, IL from Springfield, IL?

The driving distance from Camp Point, IL to Springfield, IL is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
82.57 mi
01h 37m
Flight
77.3 mi
124.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.3 mi
Kilometers
124.41 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.57 mi
Kilometers
132.88 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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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 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 AM CDT
Return by in Camp Point
Thu, Apr 23, 5:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camp Point
2026-04-23T01:58
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Camp Point
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
Bluff Springs
IL

Township in Cass County, Illinois

From Camp Point
41.3 mi
00h 48m
To Springfield
41.3 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camp Point and Springfield.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    85 m · 10 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Wood Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Wood Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Outerbelt Drive

    7.4 mi · 11 min · West Outerbelt Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road 1080 N

    8.3 mi · 12 min · County Road 1080 N

  5. 5

    Continue on Quincy Road

    1266 ft · 21 sec · Quincy Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    9 mi · 13 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    9.1 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    25.2 mi · 36 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    8.1 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    821 ft · 33 sec · North 7th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    768 ft · 24 sec · East Washington Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Camp Point 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
54.2 mi · 66%
County Road 1080 N
8.29 mi · 10%
West Outerbelt Drive
7.38 mi · 9%
West Wood Street
1.04 mi · 1%
Quincy Road
0.24 mi
North 7th Street
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Continue straight

25.2 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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
77.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bluff Springs
00h 48m from Camp Point
Leave By
3:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Camp Point and Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Camp Point to Springfield?

The road trip is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Bluff Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.3 miles from Camp Point and 41.3 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 77.3 miles (124.4 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 3:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bluff Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bluff Springs, 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 Bluff Springs.

RAIL

Macomb

59 mi away
120 East Calhoun Street
RAIL

Springfield station

63 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Lincoln

85 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Quincy

87 mi away
North 30th St. and Wisman Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camp Point and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 77.3 mi (124.41 km).

Camp Point

#1 Camp Point

Village in Adams County, Illinois, United States

Population1,080
Coordinates40.0392100, -91.0693000
Altitude220
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: South Main Street (-91.069492, 40.03921)
End: East Washington Street (-89.643712, 39.801639)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11.03 L · about $10.97
Round trip
$21.95
5.82 gal · 22.06 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.97 $21.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.38 $24.75
Premium $4.65 $13.54 $27.09
Diesel $5.30 $15.43 $30.87

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 Camp Point and Springfield. The current time is 01:58:17.

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.