How far is Grandview, IL from Springfield, IL?
The driving distance from Grandview, IL to Springfield, IL is about 2.6 miles (4.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.7 miles (2.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 15m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 07m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grandview and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grandview and Springfield.
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Start on Wolfe Street
2794 ft · 2 min · Wolfe Street
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Continue on East Moffat Avenue
1 km · 2 min · East Moffat Avenue
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Turn left onto North 16th Street
1959 ft · 58 sec · North 16th Street
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Turn slight right
91 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Clear Lake Avenue
1510 ft · 39 sec · Clear Lake Avenue
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Continue on East Jefferson Street
2261 ft · 1 min · East Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto North 7th Street
124 m · 19 sec · North 7th Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
768 ft · 24 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 Grandview and Springfield.
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.
East Moffat Avenue
Continue on East Moffat Avenue
0.64 mi · 00h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Grandview and Sunny near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grandview to Springfield?
The road trip is about 2.6 miles (4.2 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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?
Leland Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.2 miles from Grandview and 1.4 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.7 miles (2.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 8:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.34 one way or $0.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grandview and Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Leland Grove
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 Leland Grove.
Springfield station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grandview and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 1.67 mi (2.69 km).
#1 Grandview
City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,369 |
| Coordinates | 39.8164400, -89.6187100 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| 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: 4 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $0.34 | $0.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.38 | $0.77 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.42 | $0.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $0.48 | $0.95 |
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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