How far is Jerseyville, IL from Springfield, IL?

The driving distance from Jerseyville, IL to Springfield, IL is about 86 miles (138.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.97 mi
01h 32m
Flight
59.6 mi
95.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.6 mi
Kilometers
95.92 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.97 mi
Kilometers
138.36 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 30, 1:01 PM CDT
Return by in Jerseyville
Thu, Apr 30, 2:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jerseyville
2026-04-30T11:29
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 30, 1:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jerseyville
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
Lynnville
IL

Human settlement in United States of America

From Jerseyville
40.3 mi
00h 46m
To Springfield
45.7 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W
Destination
40°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Exchange Street

    44 m · 12 sec · West Exchange Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North State Street

    14 mi · 16 min · North State Street

  3. 3

    Continue on United States Route 67

    8.1 mi · 9 min · United States Route 67

  4. 4

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South State Avenue

    2.4 mi · 3 min · South State Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on South State Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South State Street

  7. 7

    Continue on 1440 E

    2.3 mi · 3 min · 1440 E

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 72 East: Quincy

    3068 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    30.1 mi · 32 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Springfield, Loami

    1564 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Old Route 54

    1571 ft · 34 sec · Old Route 54

  13. 13

    Continue on Wabash Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Wabash Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Veterans Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    955 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto West Monroe Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Monroe Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Chatham Road

    653 ft · 20 sec · Chatham Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · West Washington Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Lewis Street

    25 m · 5 sec · North Lewis Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Washington Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jerseyville 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 72 East
31 mi · 36%
North State Street
14 mi · 16%
Main Street
11.9 mi · 14%
United States Route 67
8.14 mi · 9%
Wabash Avenue
2.49 mi · 3%
South State Avenue
2.38 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 72 East

Merge slight left

30.1 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
59.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lynnville
00h 46m from Jerseyville
Leave By
3:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jerseyville and Clear near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86 miles (138.4 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Lynnville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Jerseyville and 45.7 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 3:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.43 one way or $22.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lynnville

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

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

RAIL

Carlinville

60 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Springfield station

61 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Alton

89 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Macomb

90 mi away
120 East Calhoun Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jerseyville and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 59.6 mi (95.92 km).

Jerseyville

#1 Jerseyville

City in Jersey County, Illinois, United States

Population8,111
Coordinates39.1200500, -90.3284500
Altitude201
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: West Exchange Street (-90.328423, 39.120007)
End: East Washington Street (-89.643712, 39.801639)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.03 gal
11.48 L · about $11.43
Round trip
$22.85
6.06 gal · 22.96 L
Estimated CO2
26.9 kg one way
Round trip: 53.9 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.43 $22.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.89 $25.77
Premium $4.65 $14.10 $28.20
Diesel $5.30 $16.07 $32.14

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Jerseyville and Springfield. The current time is 11:29:17.

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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.