How far is Lexington, IL from Springfield, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lexington and Springfield is 73.66 miles (118.55 km).
Flight distance from Lexington, IL to Springfield, IL is 73.66 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Lexington to Springfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lexington, Illinois to Springfield, Illinois is: 85.42 miles (137.47 km) by car.
Driving from Lexington to Springfield will take approximately 01 hours 23 minutes.
#1 Lexington
City in McLean County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 2020 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°38'29"N 88°47'0"W |
| Latitude | 40.6414200 |
| Longitude | -88.7834000 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| 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 Lexington and Springfield
The distance between Lexington and Springfield is 137 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 31 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 Lexington and Springfield. The current time is 09:15:00.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 50 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 08 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 42 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 25 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 13 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 08 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 03 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.41 liters (3.01 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lexington and Springfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lexington to Springfield is $10.87 (diesel $12.96).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $10.87 | $12.39 | $13.72 | $12.96 |
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 Lexington and Springfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
