How far is City of Greenville, IL from Springfield, IL?
The driving distance from City of Greenville, IL to Springfield, IL is about 77.1 miles (124 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Montgomery County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Greenville and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Greenville and Springfield.
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Start on the route
145 m · 26 sec
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Turn left onto South Idler Lane
88 m · 11 sec · South Idler Lane
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Turn right onto Harris Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Harris Avenue
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Continue on West Harris Ave
565 ft · 18 sec · West Harris Ave
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
2050 ft · 1 min · South 3rd Street
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Turn left onto West College Avenue
883 ft · 18 sec · West College Avenue
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Continue on North 6th Street
2021 ft · 46 sec · North 6th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.6 km · 2 min
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Turn right
18.9 mi · 33 min
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Turn left onto Tilson Street
72 m · 4 sec · Tilson Street
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Turn right onto South Hamilton Street
1421 ft · 24 sec · South Hamilton Street
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Turn slight left onto Springfield Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Springfield Road
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Continue on East Union Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · East Union Avenue
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Continue on County Road 1200 N
2296 ft · 43 sec · County Road 1200 N
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North: Springfield
2042 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
38.8 mi · 42 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 City of Greenville 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 North
Merge slight left
38.8 mi · 00h 42m
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 City of Greenville and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Greenville to Springfield?
The road trip is about 77.1 miles (124 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Zanesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.4 miles from City of Greenville and 38.6 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 3:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Greenville and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Zanesville
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 Zanesville.
Carlinville
Springfield station
Alton
Gateway Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Greenville and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 64.67 mi (104.07 km).
#1 City of Greenville
City in Bond County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 7,000 |
| Coordinates | 38.8867000, -89.3893000 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| 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: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.26 | $20.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.57 | $23.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.66 | $25.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.43 | $28.85 |
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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