How far is Greenville, IL from Springfield, IL?
The driving distance from Greenville, IL to Springfield, IL is about 75 miles (120.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
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.
Township in Montgomery County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenville and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Springfield.
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Start on North 3rd Street
51 m · 12 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn left onto West College Avenue
883 ft · 18 sec · West College Avenue
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Continue on North 6th Street
2021 ft · 46 sec · North 6th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.6 km · 2 min
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Turn right
18.9 mi · 33 min
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Turn left onto Tilson Street
72 m · 4 sec · Tilson Street
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Turn right onto South Hamilton Street
1421 ft · 24 sec · South Hamilton Street
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Turn slight left onto Springfield Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Springfield Road
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Continue on East Union Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · East Union Avenue
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Continue on County Road 1200 N
2296 ft · 43 sec · County Road 1200 N
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North: Springfield
2042 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
38.8 mi · 42 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 Greenville and Springfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 North
Merge slight left
38.8 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Greenville and Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Springfield?
The road trip is about 75 miles (120.7 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Zanesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Greenville and 37.4 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.96 one way or $19.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Greenville and Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Zanesville
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 Zanesville.
Carlinville
Springfield station
Alton
Gateway Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 64.03 mi (103.05 km).
#1 Greenville
City in Bond County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 6,365 |
| Coordinates | 38.8922700, -89.4131400 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| 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: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $9.96 | $19.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.23 | $22.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.29 | $24.57 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.00 | $28.01 |
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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