How far is Divernon, IL from Springfield, IL?

The driving distance from Divernon, IL to Springfield, IL is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.67 mi
00h 24m
Flight
16.33 mi
26.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.33 mi
Kilometers
26.28 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.67 mi
Kilometers
34.87 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Sat, May 30, 4:43 PM CDT
Return by in Divernon
Sat, May 30, 5:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Divernon
2026-05-30T16:19
Arrive Springfield
Sat, May 30, 4:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Divernon
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cotton Hill
IL

Township in Sangamon County, Illinois

From Divernon
8.7 mi
00h 12m
To Springfield
13 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph E
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Dodds Street

    611 ft · 32 sec · West Dodds Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South State Street

    751 ft · 25 sec · South State Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Brown Street

    2659 ft · 1 min · East Brown Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Divernon Road

    606 ft · 19 sec · East Divernon Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1511 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 55 Business North: Springfield

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 Business North: Springfield

    891 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 Business North: Springfield

    3.8 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Continue on East Old State Capitol Plaza

    125 m · 16 sec · East Old State Capitol Plaza

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    1169 ft · 37 sec · East Washington Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Divernon Road
11.4 mi · 53%
I 55 Business North
4.64 mi · 21%
East Brown Street
0.5 mi · 2%
East Washington Street
0.22 mi · 1%
South State Street
0.14 mi · 1%
West Dodds Street
0.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Divernon Road

Merge slight left

11.3 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
16.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cotton Hill
00h 12m from Divernon
Leave By
7:40 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Divernon and Mostly Cloudy near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cotton Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from Divernon and 13 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.87 one way or $5.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Divernon and Mostly Cloudy near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Cotton Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cotton Hill, 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 Cotton Hill.

RAIL

Springfield station

12 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

51 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Lincoln

55 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Alton

98 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Divernon and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 16.33 mi (26.28 km).

Divernon

#1 Divernon

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,096
Coordinates39.5656100, -89.6573200
Altitude187
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 Dodds Street (-89.657319, 39.565581)
End: East Washington Street (-89.643712, 39.801639)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.89 L · about $2.87
Round trip
$5.73
1.52 gal · 5.78 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.87 $5.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.23 $6.46
Premium $4.65 $3.54 $7.07
Diesel $5.30 $4.03 $8.06

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Divernon and Springfield. The current time is 16:19:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.