How far is Joliet, IL from Springfield, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Joliet and Springfield is 144.45 miles (232.47 km).
Flight distance from Joliet, IL to Springfield, IL is 144.45 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Joliet to Springfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Joliet, Illinois to Springfield, Illinois is: 163.81 miles (263.62 km) by car.
Driving from Joliet to Springfield will take approximately 02 hours 35 minutes.
#1 Joliet
The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois. It is located on the Des Plaines River in northeastern Illinois. Joliet is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Joliet Correctional Center and the Joliet Area Historical Museum.
| Population | 85583 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°31'31"N 88°5'0"W |
| Latitude | 41.5251900 |
| Longitude | -88.0834000 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| 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 Joliet and Springfield
The distance between Joliet and Springfield is 264 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 55 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 Joliet and Springfield. The current time is 16:30:38.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 27 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 05 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 16 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 43 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 20 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 11 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 02 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.88 liters (5.78 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Joliet and Springfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Joliet to Springfield is $20.85 (diesel $24.86).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $20.85 | $23.77 | $26.31 | $24.86 |
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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 16, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Joliet and Springfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
