How far is Ina, IL from Springfield, IL?

The driving distance from Ina, IL to Springfield, IL is about 159.1 miles (256 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
159.1 mi
02h 33m
Flight
120.76 mi
194.35 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Ina.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.76 mi
Kilometers
194.35 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.1 mi
Kilometers
256.05 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:25 AM CDT
Return by in Ina
Thu, Apr 23, 5:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ina
2026-04-23T00:52
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ina
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Vandalia
IL

Township in Fayette County, Illinois

From Ina
70.8 mi
01h 16m
To Springfield
88.3 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ina and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ina and Springfield.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    6 m · 6 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    1289 ft · 35 sec · West 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto South Oak Street

    1187 ft · 33 sec · South Oak Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue

    1027 ft · 29 sec · North Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway

    13 mi · 14 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

    20.5 mi · 22 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval

    2199 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto West Main Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East Poplar Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · East Poplar Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Poplar

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Poplar

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 150E

    10.4 mi · 12 min · 150E

  13. 13

    Continue on 300E

    13.5 mi · 15 min · 300E

  14. 14

    Turn left

    2405 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Kennedy Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Kennedy Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on County Road 875 East

    11.1 mi · 13 min · County Road 875 East

  17. 17

    Continue on South Superior Street

    15.1 mi · 17 min · South Superior Street

  18. 18

    Continue on County Road 2400 East

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 2400 East

  19. 19

    Continue on Fair Avenue

    3070 ft · 2 min · Fair Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on South Poplar Street

    1675 ft · 29 sec · South Poplar Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1948 ft · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South State Street

    1084 ft · 53 sec · South State Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    1470 ft · 46 sec · West Washington Street

  24. 24

    Continue on N 2000 East Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · N 2000 East Road

  25. 25

    Continue on State Route 29

    5.1 mi · 8 min · State Route 29

  26. 26

    Continue on East Park Street

    5.3 mi · 8 min · East Park Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Webster Street

    2286 ft · 33 sec · North Webster Street

  28. 28

    Continue on West Springfield Road

    15.7 mi · 19 min · West Springfield Road

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  32. 32

    Turn straight

    1 mi · 2 min

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Clear Lake Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Clear Lake Avenue

  34. 34

    Continue on East Jefferson Street

    2261 ft · 1 min · East Jefferson Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto North 7th Street

    124 m · 19 sec · North 7th Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    768 ft · 24 sec · East Washington Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ina and Springfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
37 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ken Gray Expressway
33.4 mi · 21%
West Springfield Road
23.4 mi · 15%
South Superior Street
15.1 mi · 10%
300E
13.5 mi · 8%
County Road 875 East
11.1 mi · 7%
150E
10.4 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Ken Gray Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

20.5 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.3 mi
120.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vandalia
01h 16m from Ina
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ina and Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ina to Springfield?

The road trip is about 159.1 miles (256 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Vandalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.8 miles from Ina and 88.3 miles from Springfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 1:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.16 one way or $42.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ina and Sunny near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Vandalia

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vandalia, 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 Vandalia.

RAIL

Centralia station

48 mi away
108 East Broadway
RAIL

Effingham

51 mi away
401 West National Ave.
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

73 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard
RAIL

Carlinville

77 mi away
128 Alton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ina and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 120.76 mi (194.35 km).

Ina

#1 Ina

Village in Jefferson County, United States

Population2,279
Coordinates38.1511600, -88.9039600
Altitude131
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: South Main Street (-88.903985, 38.151161)
End: East Washington Street (-89.643712, 39.801639)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.61 gal
21.25 L · about $21.16
Round trip
$42.31
11.22 gal · 42.5 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.7 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.16 $42.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.86 $47.72
Premium $4.65 $26.11 $52.22
Diesel $5.30 $29.76 $59.51

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ina and Springfield. The current time is 00:52:23.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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