How far is Jackson, IL from Springfield, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Jackson and Springfield is 130.17 miles (209.49 km).

Flight distance from Jackson, IL to Springfield, IL is 130.17 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Jackson to Springfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Jackson, Illinois to Springfield, Illinois is: 155.72 miles (250.61 km) by car.

Driving from Jackson to Springfield will take approximately 03 hours 07 minutes.

#1 Jackson

County in Illinois, United States

Population 18488
GPS Coordinates 38°43'16"N 87°39'1"W
Latitude 38.7211600
Longitude -87.6503000
Altitude 144
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Jackson and Springfield

The distance between Jackson and Springfield is 251 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 47 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 Jackson and Springfield. The current time is 03:43:48.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 11 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 53 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 06 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 35 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 13 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 04 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 56 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.8 liters (5.49 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Jackson and Springfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Jackson to Springfield is $19.82 (diesel $23.63).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $19.82 $22.6 $25.01 $23.63

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 March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Jackson and Springfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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