How far is Galena from Springfield?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Galena and Springfield is 185.24 miles (298.12 km).
Flight distance from Galena, IL to Springfield, IL is 185.24 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 28 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 25 minutes to travel from Galena to Springfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Galena, Illinois to Springfield, Illinois is: 235.8 miles (379.48 km) by car.
Driving from Galena to Springfield will take approximately 04 hours 04 minutes.
#1 Galena
County seat of Jo Daviess County, Illinois
| Population | 3151 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°25'0"N 90°25'44"W |
| Latitude | 42.4166700 |
| Longitude | -90.4290200 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Springfield
City in and county seat of Sangamon County, Illinois, United States and Illinois federated state capital city
| 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 Galena and Springfield
The distance between Galena and Springfield is 379 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 12 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 Galena and Springfield. The current time is 09:01:36.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 51 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 53 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 42 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 55 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 22 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 08 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 56 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 31.5 liters (8.32 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Galena and Springfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Galena to Springfield is $34.13 (diesel $40.35).
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 per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.102 (Diesel $4.849) /gallon. Last changed prices on July 01, 2022.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Galena and Springfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
