How far is Leland Grove, IL from Springfield, IL?
The driving distance from Leland Grove, IL to Springfield, IL is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.5 miles (4.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leland Grove and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leland Grove and Springfield.
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Start on Cherry Road
141 m · 21 sec · Cherry Road
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Turn left onto Bates Avenue
817 ft · 30 sec · Bates Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Noble Avenue
1336 ft · 50 sec · Noble Avenue
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Turn right onto West Laurel Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Laurel Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South 6th Street
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Continue on East Old State Capitol Plaza
125 m · 16 sec · East Old State Capitol Plaza
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Turn right onto East Washington Street
1169 ft · 37 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 Leland Grove and Springfield.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Laurel Street
Turn right onto West Laurel Street
1.48 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Leland Grove and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leland Grove to Springfield?
The road trip is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km) and usually takes 00h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Southern View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.7 miles from Leland Grove and 1.9 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.5 miles (4.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.49 one way or $0.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Leland Grove and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Southern View
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 Southern View.
Springfield station
Lincoln
Carlinville
Uptown Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leland Grove and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 2.55 mi (4.1 km).
#1 Leland Grove
City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,451 |
| Coordinates | 39.7770000, -89.6792700 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| 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: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.49 | $0.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.55 | $1.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.61 | $1.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $0.69 | $1.38 |
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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