How far is Depue, IL from Springfield, IL?

The driving distance from Depue, IL to Springfield, IL is about 124.4 miles (200.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.7 miles (171.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
124.38 mi
02h 12m
Flight
106.67 mi
171.67 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.67 mi
Kilometers
171.67 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.38 mi
Kilometers
200.17 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 10:25 PM CDT
Return by in Depue
Thu, Apr 23, 12:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Depue
2026-04-22T20:13
Arrive Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 10:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Depue
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Morton
IL

Village in Tazewell County, Illinois

From Depue
62.1 mi
01h 06m
To Springfield
62.3 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Depue and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Depue and Springfield.

  1. 1

    Start on West 4th Street

    1237 ft · 36 sec · West 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto 1245 North Avenue

    8.2 mi · 14 min · 1245 North Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left

    32.6 mi · 39 min

  5. 5

    Continue on North Galena Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · North Galena Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Northeast Adams Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Adams Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Northeast Jefferson Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp sharp left toward I 74 East, IL 29 South: Bloomington, Pekin

    1039 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Murray Baker Bridge

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Murray Baker Bridge

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 155 South: Lincoln

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    31.8 mi · 34 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    28.7 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 97 West

    2280 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Clear Lake Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Clear Lake Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on East Jefferson Street

    2261 ft · 1 min · East Jefferson Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North 7th Street

    124 m · 19 sec · North 7th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    768 ft · 24 sec · East Washington Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Depue and Springfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 155 South
61.3 mi · 49%
1245 North Avenue
8.22 mi · 7%
Murray Baker Bridge
7.34 mi · 6%
North Galena Road
7.29 mi · 6%
Clear Lake Avenue
2.12 mi · 2%
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
1.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

32.6 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
106.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morton
01h 06m from Depue
Leave By
2:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Depue and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Depue to Springfield?

The road trip is about 124.4 miles (200.2 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Morton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.1 miles from Depue and 62.3 miles from Springfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 106.7 miles (171.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 2:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.55 one way or $33.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Depue and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Morton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Morton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morton.

BUS

Peoria, Illinois

20 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Uptown Station

42 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Lincoln

52 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Pontiac station

75 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Depue and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 106.67 mi (171.67 km).

Depue

#1 Depue

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,838
Coordinates41.3242000, -89.3067500
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The capital of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County.

Population113,671
Coordinates39.8017200, -89.6437100
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: West 4th Street (-89.30675, 41.324219)
End: East Washington Street (-89.643712, 39.801639)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.39 gal
16.61 L · about $16.55
Round trip
$33.11
8.78 gal · 33.22 L
Estimated CO2
39 kg one way
Round trip: 78 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.55 $33.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.67 $37.34
Premium $4.65 $20.43 $40.86
Diesel $5.30 $23.28 $46.57

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Depue and Springfield. The current time is 20:13:38.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.