How far is Galesburg, IL from Springfield, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Galesburg and Springfield is 87.96 miles (141.56 km).
Flight distance from Galesburg, IL to Springfield, IL is 87.96 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 14 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 13 minutes to travel from Galesburg to Springfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Galesburg, Illinois to Springfield, Illinois is: 119.35 miles (192.07 km) by car.
Driving from Galesburg to Springfield will take approximately 01 hours 56 minutes.
#1 Galesburg
County seat of Knox County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 29803 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°56'52"N 90°22'16"W |
| Latitude | 40.9478200 |
| Longitude | -90.3712400 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Springfield
The capital of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County. It is located on the Sangamon River in central Illinois. Springfield is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the Illinois State Capitol.
| 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 Galesburg and Springfield
The distance between Galesburg and Springfield is 192 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 08 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 Galesburg and Springfield. The current time is 07:07:18.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 58 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 59 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 23 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 59 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 42 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 35 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 29 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 15.94 liters (4.21 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Galesburg and Springfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Galesburg to Springfield is $15.19 (diesel $18.11).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $15.19 | $17.32 | $19.17 | $18.11 |
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 (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Galesburg and Springfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
