How far is Haynes, IL from Springfield, IL?
The driving distance from Haynes, IL to Springfield, IL is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Haynes and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haynes and Springfield.
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Start on Borden Road
106 m · 16 sec · Borden Road
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Turn right
89 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Old Route 36
5.6 mi · 8 min · Old Route 36
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Continue on Elm Street
912 ft · 24 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2328 ft · 57 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Buffalo Mechanicsburg Road
2053 ft · 38 sec · Buffalo Mechanicsburg Road
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Take the ramp right
2053 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
10.9 mi · 12 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 Haynes 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.
Buffalo Mechanicsburg Road
Merge slight left
10.9 mi · 00h 12m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Haynes to Springfield?
The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Dawson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Haynes and 10.5 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.79 one way or $5.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Haynes and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Dawson
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Haynes and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 18.72 mi (30.12 km).
#1 Haynes
Haynes is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.8494900, -89.2964800 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| 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: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.15 | $6.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.92 | $7.85 |
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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