How far is Lacon, IL from Springfield, IL?
The driving distance from Lacon, IL to Springfield, IL is about 98.8 miles (159 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
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.
Township in Tazewell County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lacon and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lacon and Springfield.
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Start on 5th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Railroad Street
2544 ft · 33 sec · Railroad Street
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Continue on IL 29
9.1 mi · 11 min · IL 29
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Continue on North State Route 29
6 mi · 8 min · North State Route 29
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Continue on North Galena Road
2427 ft · 37 sec · North Galena Road
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Continue on North Galena Road
7.3 mi · 11 min · North Galena Road
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Continue on Northeast Adams Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Adams Street
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Continue on Northeast Jefferson Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Jefferson Avenue
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Take the ramp sharp left toward I 74 East, IL 29 South: Bloomington, Pekin
1039 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Murray Baker Bridge
7.3 mi · 9 min · Murray Baker Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward I 155 South: Lincoln
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
31.8 mi · 34 min
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Merge slight left
28.7 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 97 West
2280 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Clear Lake Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Clear Lake Avenue
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Continue on East Jefferson Street
2261 ft · 1 min · East Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto North 7th Street
124 m · 19 sec · North 7th Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
768 ft · 24 sec · East 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 Lacon 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.
I 155 South
Continue straight
31.8 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lacon and Sunny near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lacon to Springfield?
The road trip is about 98.8 miles (159 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Hopedale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from Lacon and 48.9 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 3:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.16 one way or $26.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lacon and Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Hopedale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Allentown City Hall
Village of Morton- Village Hall
Pekin City Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hopedale.
Lincoln
Peoria, Illinois
Uptown Station
Springfield station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lacon and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 85.38 mi (137.41 km).
#1 Lacon
City in Marshall County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,713 |
| Coordinates | 41.0247600, -89.4112000 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| 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: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.16 | $26.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.84 | $29.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.24 | $32.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.51 | $37.02 |
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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