How far is Harristown, IL from Springfield, IL?
The driving distance from Harristown, IL to Springfield, IL is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Sangamon County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harristown and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harristown and Springfield.
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Start on Snyder Street
72 m · 14 sec · Snyder Street
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Turn right onto 1st Street
105 m · 20 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto North Meridian Street
2779 ft · 1 min · North Meridian Street
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Turn right onto West Harristown Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · West Harristown Boulevard
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Continue on West Eldorado Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · West Eldorado Street
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Turn left onto South Four Bridges Road
2945 ft · 1 min · South Four Bridges Road
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Take the ramp right
1775 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
24.2 mi · 26 min
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Continue on Clear Lake Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · 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 Harristown 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.
South Four Bridges Road
Merge slight left
24.2 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Harristown and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harristown to Springfield?
The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Lanesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Harristown and 16.2 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Harristown and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Lanesville
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 Lanesville.
Springfield station
Lincoln
Carlinville
Uptown Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harristown and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 29.92 mi (48.15 km).
#1 Harristown
Village in the United States
| Population | 1,278 |
| Coordinates | 39.8539300, -89.0839700 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| 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: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.31 | $10.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.05 | $12.09 |
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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