How far is Kingston, IL from Springfield, IL?
The driving distance from Kingston, IL to Springfield, IL is about 95 miles (152.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kingston and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingston and Springfield.
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Start on North 408th Avenue
616 ft · 32 sec · North 408th Avenue
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Turn left onto East 2500th Street
148 m · 23 sec · East 2500th Street
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Turn right onto North 400th Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · North 400th Avenue
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Turn left onto East 2400th Street
4.1 mi · 10 min · East 2400th Street
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Continue on Twnshp 1700E
3.2 mi · 8 min · Twnshp 1700E
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Continue on Township Road 1745E
3114 ft · 1 min · Township Road 1745E
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Continue on County Highway 4
121 m · 17 sec · County Highway 4
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Take the ramp left
1343 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
70.7 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Springfield, Loami
1564 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Old Route 54
1571 ft · 34 sec · Old Route 54
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Continue on Wabash Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Wabash Avenue
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Turn left onto Veterans Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Veterans Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
955 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto West Monroe Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Monroe Street
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Turn left onto Chatham Road
653 ft · 20 sec · Chatham Road
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · West Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Lewis Street
25 m · 5 sec · North Lewis Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingston and Springfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
County Highway 4
Merge slight left
70.7 mi · 01h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kingston and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kingston to Springfield?
The road trip is about 95 miles (152.9 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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 44.2 miles from Kingston and 50.8 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 3:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.63 one way or $25.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Kingston and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Lynnville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lynnville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kingston and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 73.48 mi (118.25 km).
#1 Kingston
Village in Illinois, USA
| Population | 1,160 |
| Coordinates | 39.8167100, -91.0279100 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Springfield
The capital of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County.
| Population | 113,671 |
| Coordinates | 39.8017200, -89.6437100 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Washington Street (-89.643712, 39.801639)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $12.63 | $25.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.25 | $28.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.59 | $31.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.77 | $35.54 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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