How far is Chester, IL from Springfield, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Chester and Springfield is 130.8 miles (210.51 km).
Flight distance from Chester, IL to Springfield, IL is 130.8 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Chester to Springfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Chester, Illinois to Springfield, Illinois is: 153 miles (246.24 km) by car.
Driving from Chester to Springfield will take approximately 02 hours 36 minutes.
#1 Chester
City in Illinois
| Population | 8145 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°54'49"N 89°49'19"W |
| Latitude | 37.9136600 |
| Longitude | -89.8220500 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Springfield: East Washington Street (-89.643712,39.801639)
Estimated Travel Time Between Chester and Springfield
The distance between Chester and Springfield is 246 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 44 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 Chester and Springfield. The current time is 23:53:49.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 05 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 49 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 03 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 33 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 11 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 02 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 54 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.44 liters (5.4 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Chester and Springfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Chester to Springfield is $19.47 (diesel $23.22).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $19.47 | $22.2 | $24.57 | $23.22 |
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 April 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Chester and Springfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
