How far is Lake Forest, IL from Springfield, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lake Forest and Springfield is 194.02 miles (312.25 km).

Flight distance from Lake Forest, IL to Springfield, IL is 194.02 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 26 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 24 minutes to travel from Lake Forest to Springfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lake Forest, Illinois to Springfield, Illinois is: 222.6 miles (358.24 km) by car.

Driving from Lake Forest to Springfield will take approximately 03 hours 40 minutes.

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#1 Lake Forest

City in Lake County, Illinois, United States

Population 19379
GPS Coordinates 42°15'31"N 87°50'26"W
Latitude 42.2586300
Longitude -87.8406300
Altitude 210
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 Lake Forest and Springfield

The distance between Lake Forest and Springfield is 358 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 58 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 Lake Forest and Springfield. The current time is 17:37:41.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 07 hours 25 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 05 hours 33 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 27 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 42 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 10 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 58 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 46 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 29.73 liters (7.85 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake Forest and Springfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake Forest to Springfield is $28.33 (diesel $33.78).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $28.33 $32.3 $35.75 $33.78

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 April 23, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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

Distance to Other Cities

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