How far is Eden, IL from Springfield, IL?
The driving distance from Eden, IL to Springfield, IL is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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 02h 20m.
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.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eden and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eden and Springfield.
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Start on Bradford Street
31 m · 6 sec · Bradford Street
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Turn right onto Crown Street
52 m · 14 sec · Crown Street
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Turn left
8 m · 1 sec
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Keep slight left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto South Market Street
6.1 mi · 9 min · South Market Street
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
12.9 mi · 22 min
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
38.6 mi · 59 min · North 3rd Street
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Take the ramp right
1822 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
58.1 mi · 1 hr 2 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 Eden and Springfield.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North 3rd Street
Merge slight left
58.1 mi · 01h 02m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Eden 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 Eden to Springfield?
The road trip is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Worden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.4 miles from Eden and 67.9 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 1:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.46 one way or $34.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Eden and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Worden
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 Worden.
Alton
Carlinville
Gateway Transportation Center
Kirkwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eden and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 116.16 mi (186.94 km).
#1 Eden
Unincorporated settlement in Randolph County in southern Illinois, USA
| Population | 1,358 |
| Coordinates | 38.1206100, -89.6676000 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| 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: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $17.46 | $34.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.69 | $39.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.55 | $43.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.56 | $49.12 |
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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