How far is Independence, IL from Springfield, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Independence and Springfield is 63.84 miles (102.74 km).
Flight distance from Independence, IL to Springfield, IL is 63.84 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Independence to Springfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Independence, Illinois to Springfield, Illinois is: 81.78 miles (131.61 km) by car.
Driving from Independence to Springfield will take approximately 01 hours 22 minutes.
#1 Independence
Township in Saline County, Illinois
| Population | 1044 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°31'53"N 90°47'29"W |
| Latitude | 39.5314400 |
| Longitude | -90.7915200 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Springfield
The capital of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County. It is located on the Sangamon River in central Illinois. Springfield is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the Illinois State Capitol.
| Population | 113671 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°48'6"N 89°38'37"W |
| Latitude | 39.8017200 |
| Longitude | -89.6437100 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Springfield: East Washington Street (-89.643712,39.801639)
Estimated Travel Time Between Independence and Springfield
The distance between Independence and Springfield is 132 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 27 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Independence and Springfield. The current time is 14:41:11.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 43 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 02 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 38 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 21 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 10 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 05 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 01 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10.92 liters (2.89 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Independence and Springfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Independence to Springfield is $10.41 (diesel $12.41).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $10.41 | $11.87 | $13.13 | $12.41 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Independence and Springfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
