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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.9 mi
00h 26m
Flight
18.72 mi
30.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.72 mi
Kilometers
30.12 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.9 mi
Kilometers
33.64 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Tue, Apr 14, 9:46 PM CDT
Return by in Haynes
Tue, Apr 14, 10:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haynes
2026-04-14T21:19
Arrive Springfield
Tue, Apr 14, 9:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Haynes
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Dawson
IL

Village in the United States

From Haynes
10.4 mi
00h 13m
To Springfield
10.5 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Borden Road

    106 m · 16 sec · Borden Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    89 m · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Route 36

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Old Route 36

  4. 4

    Continue on Elm Street

    912 ft · 24 sec · Elm Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2328 ft · 57 sec · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Buffalo Mechanicsburg Road

    2053 ft · 38 sec · Buffalo Mechanicsburg Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    2053 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    10.9 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Clear Lake Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Clear Lake Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on East Jefferson Street

    2261 ft · 1 min · East Jefferson Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North 7th Street

    124 m · 19 sec · North 7th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    768 ft · 24 sec · East Washington Street

  13. 13

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Buffalo Mechanicsburg Road
11.7 mi · 56%
Old Route 36
5.57 mi · 27%
Clear Lake Avenue
2.29 mi · 11%
South Main Street
0.44 mi · 2%
East Jefferson Street
0.43 mi · 2%
Elm Street
0.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
18.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dawson
00h 13m from Haynes
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Haynes and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.

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

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dawson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dawson.

RAIL

Springfield station

17 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Lincoln

34 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

73 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Uptown Station

83 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haynes and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 18.72 mi (30.12 km).

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#1 Haynes

Haynes is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.8494900, -89.2964800
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The capital of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County.

Population113,671
Coordinates39.8017200, -89.6437100
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: (-89.297502, 39.850879)
End: East Washington Street (-89.643712, 39.801639)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.79 L · about $2.79
Round trip
$5.58
1.48 gal · 5.58 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Haynes and Springfield. The current time is 21:19:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.