How far is Carbondale, IL from Springfield, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Carbondale and Springfield is 145.16 miles (233.62 km).

Flight distance from Carbondale, IL to Springfield, IL is 145.16 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Carbondale to Springfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Carbondale, Illinois to Springfield, Illinois is: 174.02 miles (280.06 km) by car.

Driving from Carbondale to Springfield will take approximately 02 hours 59 minutes.

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#1 Carbondale

City in Illinois, USA

Population 25036
GPS Coordinates 37°43'38"N 89°13'0"W
Latitude 37.7272700
Longitude -89.2167500
Altitude 126
Country United States
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#2 Springfield

The capital of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County. It is located on the Sangamon River in central Illinois. Springfield is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the Illinois State Capitol.

Population 113671
GPS Coordinates 39°48'6"N 89°38'37"W
Latitude 39.8017200
Longitude -89.6437100
Altitude 182
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Carbondale and Springfield

The distance between Carbondale and Springfield is 280 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 06 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Carbondale and Springfield. The current time is 00:38:03.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 47 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 21 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 28 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 54 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 29 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 19 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 10 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.24 liters (6.14 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Carbondale and Springfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Carbondale to Springfield is $22.15 (diesel $26.4).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $22.15 $25.25 $27.95 $26.4

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Carbondale and Springfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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