How far is Chatsworth, IL from Springfield, IL?
The driving distance from Chatsworth, IL to Springfield, IL is about 115.9 miles (186.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97 miles (156.1 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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.
Township in McLean County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chatsworth and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chatsworth and Springfield.
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Start on 4th Street
83 m · 14 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East 800 N Road
1346 ft · 21 sec · East 800 N Road
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Continue on East 830 North Road
2 mi · 3 min · East 830 North Road
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Continue on East 825 North Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · East 825 North Road
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Continue on East Wabash Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Wabash Street
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Continue on East 820 North Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · East 820 North Road
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Continue on East 800 North Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · East 800 North Road
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Continue on East Oak Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · East Oak Street
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Continue on East 800 North Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · East 800 North Road
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Continue on East 3100 North Road
6.4 mi · 9 min · East 3100 North Road
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Continue on East Cemetery Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Cemetery Avenue
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Continue on East 3100 North Road
1845 ft · 40 sec · East 3100 North Road
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Turn left onto I 55 South: Bloomington
2380 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
28.9 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
59.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 97 West
2280 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Clear Lake Avenue
2.1 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 Chatsworth 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 55 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
59.5 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chatsworth and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chatsworth to Springfield?
The road trip is about 115.9 miles (186.5 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?
Funks Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from Chatsworth and 58 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97 miles (156.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 $15.42 one way or $30.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Chatsworth and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Funks Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City of Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington Finance Department
City Hall - Town of Normal
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Funks Grove.
Uptown Station
Lincoln
Peoria, Illinois
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chatsworth and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 96.96 mi (156.05 km).
#1 Chatsworth
Township in Livingston County, Illinois
| Population | 1,104 |
| Coordinates | 40.7536500, -88.2919900 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| 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: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $15.42 | $30.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.39 | $34.79 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.03 | $38.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.69 | $43.39 |
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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