How far is Carlinville, IL from Springfield, IL?
The driving distance from Carlinville, IL to Springfield, IL is about 54 miles (86.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carlinville and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carlinville and Springfield.
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Start on South Side Square
640 ft · 12 sec · South Side Square
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Exit the rotary onto North Broad Street
1 km · 56 sec · North Broad Street
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Turn slight right
13.7 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto West South Street
2719 ft · 54 sec · West South Street
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Continue on Farmersville Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Farmersville Road
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Continue on Mine Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Mine Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Mine Avenue
626 ft · 13 sec · Mine Avenue
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Turn left
2241 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
19.7 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 55 Business North: Springfield
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 Business North: Springfield
891 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 Business North: Springfield
3.8 mi · 9 min
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Continue on East Old State Capitol Plaza
125 m · 16 sec · East Old State Capitol Plaza
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Turn right onto East Washington Street
1169 ft · 37 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 Carlinville and Springfield.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Mine Avenue
Merge slight left
19.7 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Carlinville 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 Carlinville to Springfield?
The road trip is about 54 miles (86.9 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Farmersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Carlinville and 30.5 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 4:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.16 one way or $14.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carlinville and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Farmersville
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 Farmersville.
Carlinville
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carlinville and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 38.23 mi (61.52 km).
#1 Carlinville
City in Illinois
| Population | 5,441 |
| Coordinates | 39.2797700, -89.8817700 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| 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: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.16 | $14.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.84 | $17.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.08 | $20.16 |
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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