How far is Catlin, IL from Springfield, IL?
The driving distance from Catlin, IL to Springfield, IL is about 120.5 miles (194 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
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 Piatt County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Catlin and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Catlin and Springfield.
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Start on East Vermilion Street
107 m · 15 sec · East Vermilion Street
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Turn left onto North Paris Street
1533 ft · 42 sec · North Paris Street
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Continue on Catlin Tilton Road
3.1 mi · 8 min · Catlin Tilton Road
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Continue on West 5th Street
2559 ft · 1 min · West 5th Street
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Turn left onto North G Street
1334 ft · 42 sec · North G Street
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Turn left onto 1st Street
42 m · 4 sec · 1st Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 74 West: Champaign
961 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left
34 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 57 North: Chicago, Memphis
1001 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
1.1 km · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 72 West: Decatur
2596 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
78.3 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Continue on Clear Lake Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Clear Lake Avenue
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Continue on East Jefferson Street
2261 ft · 1 min · East Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto North 7th Street
124 m · 19 sec · North 7th Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
768 ft · 24 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 Catlin and Springfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 72 West
Merge slight left
78.3 mi · 01h 24m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Catlin and Sunny near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Catlin to Springfield?
The road trip is about 120.5 miles (194 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.1 miles from Catlin and 59.3 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 2:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.03 one way or $32.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Catlin and Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Monticello
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 Monticello.
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Mattoon station
Uptown Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Catlin and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 104.46 mi (168.12 km).
#1 Catlin
Village in Vermilion County, Illinois
| Population | 1,899 |
| Coordinates | 40.0650400, -87.7019700 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| 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: 194 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.03 | $32.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.08 | $36.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.78 | $39.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.54 | $45.08 |
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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