How far is Carrollton, IL from Springfield, IL?
The driving distance from Carrollton, IL to Springfield, IL is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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 01h 17m.
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.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carrollton and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrollton and Springfield.
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Start on North Main Street
49 m · 5 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto North 5th Street
2692 ft · 35 sec · North 5th Street
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Continue on United States Route 67
8.1 mi · 9 min · United States Route 67
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South State Avenue
2.4 mi · 3 min · South State Avenue
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Continue on South State Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South State Street
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Continue on 1440 E
2.3 mi · 3 min · 1440 E
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Continue on Main Street
11.9 mi · 13 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 72 East: Quincy
3068 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
30.1 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Springfield, Loami
1564 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Old Route 54
1571 ft · 34 sec · Old Route 54
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Continue on Wabash Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Wabash Avenue
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Turn left onto Veterans Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Veterans Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
955 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto West Monroe Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Monroe Street
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Turn left onto Chatham Road
653 ft · 20 sec · Chatham Road
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · West Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Lewis Street
25 m · 5 sec · North Lewis Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West 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 Carrollton 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.
I 72 East
Merge slight left
30.1 mi · 00h 32m
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 Carrollton and Sunny near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carrollton to Springfield?
The road trip is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
South Jacksonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.6 miles from Carrollton and 40.1 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 3:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.80 one way or $19.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carrollton and Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near South Jacksonville
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 South Jacksonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carrollton and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 53.33 mi (85.83 km).
#1 Carrollton
Township in Greene County, Illinois
| Population | 2,352 |
| Coordinates | 39.3022700, -90.4070600 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| 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: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $9.80 | $19.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.06 | $22.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.10 | $24.20 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.79 | $27.58 |
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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